Aokigahara Healing Forest Walk
wellness
Aokigahara Healing Forest Walk
青木ヶ原樹海
Overview
Guided forest therapy walks through a lava-formed woodland at Mount Fuji's base.
A unique lava-formed forest at the northwestern base of Mount Fuji, where guided nature therapy walks follow marked trails through a dense canopy of hemlock, cypress, and hardwood trees growing over 1,200-year-old lava flows. The forest's unusual geological formations, lava tubes, ice caves, and root-wrapped rock, create a landscape unlike anywhere else in Japan. Guided wellness walks focus on mindful observation and forest bathing techniques.
Local tips
Always go with a certified nature guide. The forest is dense and trails can be disorienting. Book through the Fujikawaguchiko tourist office for accredited forest therapy guides.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 青木ヶ原樹海
- Nearest station
- Kofu Station (40 min drive)
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Reservations
- Day-use bathing is usually walk-in. Private baths and overnight stays should be booked ahead. Peak times are late afternoon and weekends.
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