Aokigahara
青木ヶ原 · 후지카와구치코정
forest near Mount Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:17
Welcome to Aokigahara, a forest that exists in the cultural imagination as a place of both profound natural beauty and haunting tragedy. Known as the 'Sea of Trees,' or Jukai, this 12-square-mile woodland sits at the northwestern…
Listen in the app2Narusawa Ice Cave — The Subterranean Refrigerator1:42
Our first stop is the Narusawa Ice Cave, a natural lava tube formed over a thousand years ago during the Jogan eruption. As you descend the steep, narrow steps into the cave, you will experience a dramatic drop in temperature. …
Listen in the app3Fugaku Wind Cave — The Echo of the Earth1:45
Just a short walk from the Ice Cave is its sibling, the Fugaku Wind Cave. Unlike the steep descent of Narusawa, the Wind Cave offers a more horizontal and accessible exploration. …
Listen in the app4The Porous Floor — Walking on Roots and Ash1:45
As we move deeper into the forest, pay close attention to the ground beneath your feet. You are not walking on traditional soil, but on a thick carpet of moss and leaf litter that covers a jagged, unstable layer of volcanic rock. …
Listen in the app5Legends of the Yurei — The Spiritual Shadow1:45
Aokigahara has long been a place of spiritual significance in Japanese folklore. It is believed by some to be haunted by 'Yurei'—the restless spirits of those who died with a heavy burden of grief, anger, or regret. …
Listen in the app6The Diversity of Life — Beyond the Myth1:42
It is a common misconception that Aokigahara is a 'dead' forest. In reality, it is teeming with life. …
Listen in the app7Lake Motosu — The Fuji Overlook1:42
Our journey through the forest leads us toward its western edge, near the shores of Lake Motosu. This is one of the 'Fuji Five Lakes' and is famously depicted on the Japanese 1,000-yen note. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:44
As we exit the forest and return to the main road, take a final moment to look back at the dense canopy of Aokigahara. You have walked through a landscape of extremes—of fire and ice, of silence and shadow, of tragedy and…
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What is Aokigahara?
Aokigahara is a place in 후지카와구치코정 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 후지카와구치코정 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 22 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.4736, 138.6400 |
| Last updated |
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