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Private Hiking Guide to Aokigahara | Explore the Sea of Trees!

One of the most mysterious and attractive hiking courses in Japan is Aokigahara’s hiking course.
The forest called the sea of trees (Jukai, 樹海) is a place full of natural, powerful life.
There is an unspoilt primeval forest, there is magnificent Mt.Fuji in front of you, there is a caves. It is a hiking course with plenty of adventure elements.

Tour details

Price : 4500 yen per person

Distance : 11 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★☆☆☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting point : Shinjuku Station or Mt. Fuji Station (Fujisan-eki, 富士山駅)  on the Fujikyuko Line.
The exact meeting point will be set by your guide after booking confirmation but will be in the area of either Mt.Fuji Station, or Shinjuku Station in Tokyo. Transportation to the start point is not included in the tour price.

Meeting time : It is necessary to arrive at Fuji Station by 9:30 am.

What you can experience at this Course :

・Mt. Fuji magnificent view from Kōyō-daix (Koyadai, 紅葉台)
・Ice holes created about 1,000 years ago
・Mysterious and beautiful Aokigahara Jukai
・Hot spring while watching Mt. Fuji (optional)

The land of Aokigahara is almost covered with beautiful green moss.
The land of Aokigahara is almost covered with beautiful green moss.

Hike to Aokigahara is a very exciting and relaxing experience.
The hiking course is primarily flat because of the vast land and not mountains.
Of course, because it is a natural road, there are some irregularities, but basically you will be able to enjoy safe and comfortable hiking.

My recommended rental shop for outdoor goods is here.
If you have shoes for hiking, it’s better.

If weather is good from Kōyōdai (Koyodai, Kodai-dai) you can see magnificent Mt. Fuji.
If weather is good from Kōyōdai (Koyodai, Kodai-dai) you can see magnificent Mt. Fuji. Unfortunately this day it was cloudy day.

There are two large caves on these courses, which are called Togaku Wind Cave(Togaku-fūketsu, 富岳風穴) and Narusawa Ice Hole(Narusawa-hyō-ketsu, 鳴沢氷穴), both of which are natural caves made more than 1000 years ago, you can experience the exploration of the underground world .
And Kōyōdai(Koyodai, 紅葉台), the last destination of this course, will offer you the best view of Mt. Fuji if it is sunny.
If you want it you can relax and return home completely with natural hot springs.

Fuji viewing hot spring Yurari | 富士眺望の湯 ゆらり
Fuji viewing hot spring “Yurari “| 富士眺望の湯 ゆらり

For more information on this course, click here.

Disclaimer

Please read and give me consent before booking for this tour.

Hiking is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, snake bite, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite. By participation in this event you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never run alone and use your own common sense.

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Guide for Hiking of The Sea of Trees (Aokigahara Jukai at the Foot of Mt.Fuji)

What you can experience at this Course :

・Mt. Fuji magnificent view
・Ice hole created about 1,000 years ago
・Mysterious and beautiful Aokigahara Jukai
・Hot spring while watching Mt. Fuji

Jukai’s running course :

jukai
jukai

The Aokigahara Jukai is a vast primitive forest spreading over Lake Motosu, Lake Saiko, Lake Shoujin, which is the foot of Mount Fuji.

On this day I started from the side of Lake Motosu, passed by Lake Shoujin, stopped by ice hole and the highlight looked at Lake Saiko from Kouyoudai.
I could completely relax at the goal’s hot spring, because in this hot spring I can soaking in a natural hot water while looking at the magnificent view of Mt.Fuji.

A landscape with 300 years old trees such as fir and beech growing on the lava flows is beautiful and you can enjoy a mysterious sight as if you landed on another planet that is not the earth.

If you believe that you get lost if you go to Jukai it is a mistake.
The hiking road is well maintained and easy to understand and it is not easy to get lost as it is installed along the national highway.
People who are likely to get lost are people who ignore hiking roads for the purpose of collecting mushrooms and wild plants.

There are some ancient ice holes in jukai.
The Narusawa ice hole which I visited that day is a natural cave that was created about 1,000 years ago and you can experience the world of ice with an average annual temperature of 3 degrees.
If you will visit at Jukai for hiking, you can cool down your body that burned for the running at this ice hole.

Also,
On Kouyoudai, you may be able to see the magnificent view of Mt.Fuji that is colored with autumn leaves. (If you visit in early November. )

Since the goal is a hot spring, you can take a return trip after healing the tired body slowly.

Difficulty of this course :

It is Beginners Level.
Although there are some ups and downs, it is a relatively flat road of about 15 km.
This course is also recommended for hiking beginners.

Belongings :

· Shoes for hiking
It is okay if you do not have shoes for hiking.
However, please be aware that there are some uneven parts.

· Backpack for hiking
It is okay if you do not have a backpack for hiking.
However, a backpack that is easy for you to run is good.

My recommended rental shop for outdoor goods in Tokyo is here.
If you have shoes for hiking, it’s better.

·water

· Light snacks (rice balls, sandwiches, etc.)

· Clothes for cold weather
Windbreaker etc…

·towel

· Change clothes (if you will visit hot spring.)

· Others you need in the mountain …

Schedule of the day :

Mt. Fuji station (9:30) → departure from the bus (9: 50) → Lake Motosu (10:50) → trailhead (11:10) → snack break (13: 00) → Narusawa ice hole (14: 00) → Kouyoudai (15: 00) → hot spring (15: 30)

Jukai Hiking Course Map :

Jukai Hiking Map | Click on the image above and you can see the enlarged version.
Jukai Hiking Map | Click on the image above and you can see the enlarged version.
Recommended after running :
Fuji viewing hot spring Yurari | 富士眺望の湯 ゆらり
Fuji viewing hot spring Yurari | 富士眺望の湯 ゆらり

Address :
8532-5 Narusawa village South Tsuru County, Yamanashi Prefecture
Tel:
0555-85-3126
website:
https://www.fuji-yurari.jp/
Map:

Closed:
open 365 days per year
Business hours:
10: 00 ~ 22: 00 Reception is until 21:00
Usage fee:
(Rental bath towel with face towel)
■ 10: 00-19: 00
Weekday 1,300 yen Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 1,500 yen
■ 19: 00-22: 00
Weekday 1,100 yen Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 1,300 yen

Do you need a guide for this hiking course?

If you are looking for guide of this hiking course, please refer to the following.

Private Hiking Guide to Aokigahara | Explore the Sea of Trees!

Private Trail Running Guide to Aokigahara | Explore the Sea of Trees!

One of the most mysterious and attractive hiking trails in Japan is Aokigahara’s trail.
The forest called the sea of trees (Jukai, 樹海) is a place full of natural, powerful life.
There is an unspoilt primeval forest, there is magnificent Mt.Fuji in front of you, there is a caves. It is a hiking course with plenty of adventure elements.

Tour details

Price : 3000 yen per person

Distance : 11 km

Private Tour (Your family and friends are OK.)

Difficulty : ★☆☆☆☆

Language : English, Japanese

Meeting point : Shinjuku Station or Mt. Fuji Station (Fujisan-eki, 富士山駅)  on the Fujikyuko Line.
The exact meeting point will be set by your guide after booking confirmation but will be in the area of either Mt.Fuji Station, or Shinjuku Station in Tokyo. Transportation to the start point is not included in the tour price.

Meeting time : It is necessary to arrive at Fuji Station by 9:30 am.

What you can experience at this Course :

・Mt. Fuji magnificent view from Kōyō-daix (Koyadai, 紅葉台)
・Ice holes created about 1,000 years ago
・Mysterious and beautiful Aokigahara Jukai
・Hot spring while watching Mt. Fuji (optional)

The land of Aokigahara is almost covered with beautiful green moss.
The land of Aokigahara is almost covered with beautiful green moss.

Aokigahara trail running is a very exciting and relaxing experience.
The running course is primarily flat because of the vast land and not mountains.
Of course, because it is a natural road, there are some irregularities, but basically you will be able to enjoy safe and comfortable trail running.

My recommended rental shop for outdoor goods is here.
If you have shoes for trail running, it’s better.

If weather is good from Kōyōdai (Koyodai, Kodai-dai) you can see magnificent Mt. Fuji.
If weather is good from Kōyōdai (Koyodai, Kodai-dai) you can see magnificent Mt. Fuji. Unfortunately this day it was cloudy day.

There are two large caves on these courses, which are called Togaku Wind Cave(Togaku-fūketsu, 富岳風穴) and Narusawa Ice Hole(Narusawa-hyō-ketsu, 鳴沢氷穴), both of which are natural caves made more than 1000 years ago, you can experience the exploration of the underground world .
And Kōyōdai(Koyodai, 紅葉台), the last destination of this course, will offer you the best view of Mt. Fuji if it is sunny.
If you want it you can relax and return home completely with natural hot springs.

Fuji viewing hot spring Yurari | 富士眺望の湯 ゆらり
Fuji viewing hot spring “Yurari “| 富士眺望の湯 ゆらり

For more information on this trail, click here.

Disclaimer

Please read and give me consent before booking for this tour.

Trail running is an inherently dangerous activity that can lead to serious injuries including but not limited to slip and fall injuries, fractures, snake bite, heat exhaustion, poison oak, ticks and frostbite. By participation in this event you agree to not hold these organizers liable for any harm that may come to you, your guests, or your property. Always remember to let the event organizer know if you are leaving the group. Stay on the trail, never run alone and use your own common sense.

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The 3 rd Mt.Fuji Mount Ultra Free Walking 125 km ( April 27th to 28th in 2019 )

Description:

Walking around magnificent Mt.Fuji proficient!
■ Walk lightly (luggage staff will keep you)
■ Established full aid (about every 10 km)
■ Help for Retired People (Traveling along the path)

 

Date :

April 20 (Sat), 21 (Sun) in 2019
The plan will go on, rain or shine.

Application period :

October 31, 2018 – April 6, 2019

Venue :

Shizuoka Prefecture Fujinomiya City Mt. Fuji Hongu Asama Taisha (start · goal)

Location :

Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Categories:

125 km

Entry fee:

12,000 yen

Organizer information · Inquiries

Secretariat

Osaka Prefecture Osaka-shi Abeno-ku West Tanabe Town 2-6-21-325 within Actrep Corporation

Japan Ultra Walking Association Secretariat

Tel

0120-151-840

Fax

06-6699-5800

Inquire

sports@actrep.com

Official site

https://www.actrep-sports.com/

Booking site :

Sports Entry : https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event/t/76961

The above official website is written in Japanese.　

Hike to Mt.Momokura | The most accessible mountain to get the great view of Mt.Fuji from Tokyo

Course Date of Mt.Momokura

Difficulty of this trail: ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
Trail appearance rate: ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
Start: Saruhashi station 猿橋駅
Goul: Saruhashi station 猿橋駅
Total distance: 13 km
elevation: 1003.4 m
Total difference in elevation: 683 m
Walking time: 4 and a half hours

Course Guide of Mt.Momokura

trail of momokura mount
Trail of momokura mount
  1. Saruhashi Station 猿橋駅
  2. Fukusenji temple 福泉寺
  3. Mt.Momokura 百蔵山
  4. Bus Stop “Entrance of Mt.Momokura’trail”  百蔵山登山口バス停
  5. Yutando Spa 湯立人鉱泉
  6. Saruhasih bridge 猿橋
  7. Saruhashi Station 猿橋駅

Map of Mt.Momokura

the map of momokura mount
the map of momokura mount | Clicking the image will display the enlarged size with a new tab.

Access Guide of Mt.Momokura

North gata of saruhashi station
North gata of saruhashi station

Shinjuku station as a departure place.

Shinjuku Station
↑
JR Chuo Line: 53 min
↓
Takao Station
↑
JR Chuo Main Line: 32 min
↓
Saruhashi Station

Transportation expense
2640 yen (round trip)

Advice

The dangerous place on this course is a steep slope that has gone a little from the top of the mountain.
It is very slippery so let’s slowly proceed while grasping the tree in front of your eyes.
Of course climbing shoes are necessary.
If you plan to go to the next Mt.Ogi it will take at least 4 hours to Torisawa station.

Features of “Mt. Momokura” course

group photo of the summit
group photo of the summit

Mt.Momokura is popular with hikers as it can be accessed directly from Saruhashi station.
It is also popular that you can enjoy the wonderful view of Mount Fuji from the top of the mountain.
There are five hiking routes on this mountain, but on this blog I will introduce a route from Saruhashi station along Kazuno river to Fukusenji temple to the summit.
After going down the mountain, I will introduce a hot spring with a mysterious atmosphere called Yutando Spa and a bridge with a splendid view called Saruhashi Bridge.

Start from Saruhashi station and cross Katsura river and you can see Mount Momokura.
If you go straight ahead, it is the shortest course, but turn left and proceed along Kazuno river.
Mount Momokura on the right from the river road and Mount Iwadono on the left are the best views.

When you return to the road again from the river road, you will arrive at the small and beautiful Fukusenji temple.
As soon as you follow the road that turns left before the temple, you will arrive at the trail soon.
Iwadono mounts and settlements watching from the trail are also good views.
After passing the small shrine in the trail you will be on the ridge road.

We arrive at the top of Mt.Momokura in about 2 hours from the temple at the foot.
The summit is a large square, all the hikers are facing in the same direction and enjoying lunch.
That’s right, they are facing the direction of Mt.Fuji.
From the summit of Mt.Momokura, we can enjoy the magnificent view of Mt.Fuji which are chosed as “beautiful Mt.Fuji 12 scenery” if the weather is good.

When stepping a little from the top of the mountain, a steep slope will appear, please proceed carefully not to fall.
You will arrive at Bus Stop “Entrance of Mt. Momokura ‘trail” in about an hour.
The last destination is Yurando Spa, which is a mysterious spa like an ordinary private house.
Currently it is open only on weekends and offers shower and natural hot spring at 1000 yen.
In addition, you can enjoy pickles and japanese tea made by grandma in the wide room of tatami mat.
If you have time, I recommend visiting “Saruhashi Bridge” which became famous as a strange bridge in the Edo period.

After Hiking…

Yutando Kosen 湯立人鉱泉
Yutando Kosen 湯立人鉱泉

Yutando Sapa

Yutando Sapa may not be considered a hot spring as it is apparently an ordinary private house.
But this mysterious Spa is a mysterious spa that has been going on since 300 years ago.

Business hours: 12 o’clock – 17 o’clock
Business days: only on Saturdays and Sundays
Access: 15 minutes on foot from Sarikebashi Station North Exit
Tel: 0554-22-0622

Saruhashi Bridge

saruhashi bridge
saruhashi bridge

The bridge with an unusual structure became the theme of the picture of Ukiyo painter Hiroshige Utagawa.

Saruhashi called the 3 most strange bridge in the Edo Period.
The carpenters could not make a stepladder because the valley was deep, they supported the bridge with reinforcing material that protruded from both sides.
Hiroshige Utagawa visited this bridge in 1841 and sketched and later released Kōyō_Saruhashi_no_zu(甲陽猿橋之図).
Using a vertically long screen, fresh composition while keeping the natural landscape and lyricism, is said to be the best masterpiece of Hiroshige.

Kōyō_Saruhashi_no_zu
Kōyō_Saruhashi_no_zu(甲陽猿橋之図). Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1797–1858 Tokyo (Edo)
Valley seen from Saruibashi
Valley seen from Saruibashi

Do you need a guide?

If you are looking for guide of this hiking or Trail running course, please refer to the following.

Private Hiking Tour | Mount Momokura where the view of Mt.Fuji is beautiful