[2025 Fujikawaguchiko Attraction] Travel Guide for Fugaku Wind Cave (Updated Jun)

#Natural Landscape #100 Ways to Travel In the lush green forest of Aokigahara Jukai, a 30-minute drive from Kawaguchiko Station, there is a famous cave - Fugaku Wind Cave, where the average temperature is 0-3 degrees. Even in summer you will feel cool. Until the early Showa period, the Fugaku Wind Cave served as a natural cold storage for silkworm pupae. It is now designated as a natural monument of Japan. You only need to walk for 15 minutes to complete the tour route. In the cave, you can see icicles, lava shelves, rope-shaped lava, etc. that do not melt even in summer. You can come here to escape the heat in summer. Fugaku Wind Cave is indeed a good place to cool off in summer. ✅Fee Adults 300 yen Children 150 yen ✅Transportation information From Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyuko Line, take the green line bus for 30 minutes. It is recommended to buy a one-day or two-day ticket for a better value. #travelblogger #japan #kawaguchiko

❄️Cool even in summer! An extraordinary experience at the mysterious cave, Fugaku Wind Cave🌋 Fugaku Wind Cave, quietly nestled in the Aokigahara Jukai forest at the foot of Mt. Fuji, is a mysterious cave designated as a national natural monument✨ When you enter, the average temperature is only about 3℃! Even in midsummer, you'll be surrounded by cool air and feel as if you've wandered into another world❄️ Inside the cave, you'll find art created by nature, such as icicles, lava shelves, and silvery moss, allowing you to truly experience the mystery of the earth. I visited alone, but the space surrounded by silence and cool air made me feel like my mind was calmed. It's also perfect for an exploration date for couples 💑 🚗Access: ・About 20-25 minutes by car from Kawaguchiko IC on the Chuo Expressway ・About 30 minutes by bus from Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyuko Line, get off at the "Fu-ana" bus stop Domestic travel #Couple travel #Solo travel #Absolutely free travel #Fugaku Fu-ana #Mt. Fuji sightseeing #Cave exploration #Natural monument #Summer resort #Mysterious experience

✨ Highlights of the Trip A blend of natural scenery, hot spring experiences, and local cuisine Focus on Lake Kawaguchi and surrounding areas for a relaxed itinerary Perfect for travelers who enjoy photography, strolling, and unwinding 📅 Day 1: Depart for Lake Kawaguchi and enjoy lakeside leisure ▶ Itinerary Morning: Take a highway bus from Tokyo's Shinjuku to Lake Kawaguchi (approximately 1.5–2 hours). It’s recommended to catch a bus before 10 AM to arrive before noon. Noon: Upon arrival, have lunch near the station, such as at "Houtou Fudou," where you can try Yamanashi’s specialty pumpkin noodle soup. Afternoon: Check into your hotel or guesthouse, then head to the Tenjosan Park Ropeway. From the summit, you can enjoy panoramic views of Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji. On clear days, you might see the stunning symmetrical "Upside-down Fuji" reflection. Evening: Take a lakeside stroll and visit Oishi Park, where seasonal flower fields create a picturesque backdrop against Mount Fuji. Night: Stay at accommodations with hot springs (e.g., Konansou, Wind Terrace KUKUNA, or Fuji Onsenji Yumedono). Opt for a kaiseki dinner and relax in an open-air hot spring while stargazing for ultimate relaxation. 📅 Day 2: Explore Mount Fuji’s natural and cultural attractions ▶ Itinerary Morning: After breakfast, visit Oshino Hakkai, a charming village surrounded by eight crystal-clear spring ponds. Known as "Japan’s Jiuzhaigou," it’s perfect for leisurely photography and strolling. Noon: Have lunch at a teahouse near Oshino Hakkai and enjoy a traditional Japanese set meal. Afternoon: Explore Fugaku Wind Cave and Narusawa Ice Cave, two natural lava caves formed by Mount Fuji’s volcanic activity. The temperature inside remains between 0–5°C year-round, offering a refreshing escape during hot weather. If time permits, visit Arakurayama Sengen Park and climb its 398 steps for the iconic view of Mount Fuji alongside a five-story pagoda. Night: Return to Lake Kawaguchi for dinner at local izakayas or small eateries. Try dishes like "Yoshida Udon" or fried lotus root balls. 📅 Day 3: Art, relaxation, and shopping before heading back to Tokyo ▶ Itinerary Morning: Visit the Music Forest Museum, which houses a collection of European music boxes and automated musical instruments. Daily performances are available, and the European-style setting is great for photos. Alternatively, visit the Kawaguchiko Museum of Art or simply relax by the lake with a coffee. Noon: Enjoy a light meal or dessert at Hana Terrace, a lakeside shopping street featuring souvenir shops and boutique stores for leisurely browsing. Afternoon: Take a highway bus or Fujikyu Railway back to Tokyo, concluding your 3-day, 2-night trip. 🍜 Food Recommendations (Original Description) Houtou Nabe: A hearty noodle soup often enjoyed by locals in winter. The flat, thick noodles are paired with pumpkin, mushrooms, and vegetables for a filling meal. Yoshida Udon: Chewier than regular udon, with a salty broth often served with pork and cabbage. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish originating from workers’ meals. Mount Fuji-themed Desserts: From Mount Fuji-shaped cream puffs and melon bread to ice cream, these creative treats are worth trying. Many shops offer unique variations.

#Spring0yenTrip Fugaku Wind Cave is a natural lava cave located in the Aokigahara Jukai forest at the foot of Mt. Fuji, and is designated as a national natural monument. Here are its attractions and how to get there. Attractions: * A natural refrigerator: The average temperature inside the cave is about 3°C ​​throughout the year, making it very cool, and you can experience a cool space even in summer. It was once used as a storage facility for silkworm eggs and seeds. * Fantastic icicles: From winter to spring, huge natural icicles form inside the cave, creating a mysterious sight. The best time to see them is from early January to late May. * Unique topography: You can see various topography created when the lava cools and hardens. The beauty of the shapes created by the power of nature, such as lava shelves, rope-shaped lava, and tree-shaped lava, is overwhelming. * Sound absorption effect: The basalt that makes up the walls of the cave has the property of absorbing sound, and the inside is a mysterious space where sound does not reverberate. * Easy exploration: The cave is 201m long, has little elevation change, and can be explored on foot in about 15 minutes, making it easy for even small children and the elderly to enjoy. * Aokigahara Jukai: The Aokigahara Jukai is surrounded by lush nature. There are walking paths, so you can enjoy forest bathing in addition to cave exploration. Access: * Car: * About 15 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC on the Chuo Expressway * From Gotemba IC or Fuji IC on the Tomei Expressway, take National Route 138 and the Higashi-Fujigoko Road * Free parking available * Bus: * From Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyuko Line, take the Saiko/Aokigahara Tour Retro Bus for about 30 minutes, get off at the Fugaku Fu-ketsu bus stop, and walk a short distance * There are also buses available from Mt. Fuji Station on the Fujikyuko Line * ​​Train: * Transfer to Otsuki Station on the JR Chuo Line, get off at Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyuko Line, then take the bus Price: * Adults: 350 yen * Children (elementary school students and under): 200 yen * Group discounts available Opening hours: * Regular hours: 9:00-17:00 (may vary depending on the season and weather) * May be closed during the New Year holidays Fugaku Wind Cave is a fascinating tourist spot where you can easily experience the mystical space created by the nature of Mt. Fuji. If you are in the Kawaguchiko area, be sure to stop by.

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 The Fugaku Wind Cave is a fascinating but also depressing natural attraction. Entering this dank space, you’ll feel a mysterious and unsettling atmosphere. Inside the dark cave, the air is cool, and the sound of dripping water accompanied by the faint light adds a sense of mystery. The environment here is completely different from the outside world. The humidity and low temperature make people feel the power and ruthlessness of nature. Although it is a bit depressing, this is the charm of exploring natural wonders. In such an environment, you can deeply experience the history and changes of the earth. If you plan to visit Fugaku Wind Cave, we recommend that you dress appropriately and tread carefully to enjoy this unique adventure. Practical information: When entering the Wind Cave, it is recommended to go with a companion to ensure safety and increase the courage to support each other! 🌌🕳️✨

#2月好地方2025 Fugaku Wind Cave is a mysterious underground space known for its low temperature, which remains between one and two degrees all year round. In this icy environment, there are many creepy legends and historical stories hidden. It is said that as early as the Edo period, this place was once an ice transportation base. Ice was transported from here to Edo and became an important resource for people to cool off at that time. The thick ice and cold air make this place a natural ice storage in winter. In addition, the Fugaku Wind Cave was once used to raise silkworms. Legend has it that the environment here is very suitable for the growth of silkworms, which makes people imagine the vibrant scene of the past. However, the darkness and coldness of this underground space also makes people feel a little uneasy. As you walk into the wind cave, the cold air hits you in the face. The surrounding rock walls are covered with ice crystals, as if whispering stories of the past. Every step you take echoes, as if some invisible presence is watching you. The Fugaku Wind Cave is not only a natural wonder, but also a witness to history, making people full of curiosity and awe about this mysterious underground world. Whether you are tracing the footsteps of the past or feeling the cold fear, this place will bring you an unforgettable experience.

📍Fugaku Wind Cave is located in Kawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan It is a naturally formed wind hole. In fact, a wind cave is an underground cave formed by the action of wind. The air flow in the wind cave is stable and the temperature is lower than outside. This creates a natural cooling system This wind cave is not only an important place for scientific research It also attracted a large number of tourists to visit🌟 Another natural wonder worth visiting is the Wuze Ice Cave An ice cave is an ice cave formed underground. Usually in winter, groundwater seeps to the surface Then it freezes into ice at low temperatures The ice layer in the Wuze Ice Cave can be several meters thick. Forming a cold cave world This ice cave is also a popular tourist attraction🌟 Visitors can experience the unique ice cave atmosphere inside But you need to climb some stairs, remember to prepare your energy💗 #GlobalTravel

Volcanic by-products are very diverse. Recently, an island called "Nishinoshima" was formed by undersea volcanic activity. I've already forgotten how wind holes are formed... Maybe trees burn in the lava, releasing gas, which accumulates in the lava and creates a cavity, which then collapses over a long period of time? It's not like a limestone cave, so it's probably not something that rainwater or groundwater created the hole... Anyway, wind holes are cooler than limestone caves! Even in summer, there is snow or ice, and the temperature inside the cave is apparently in the single digits. So you can't stay long in summer clothes lol And I was worried that my camera would break from condensation due to the temperature difference. Apparently, in the past, this cold was used for sericulture. It's the opposite of today's greenhouse cultivation. I often hear that limestone caves were used to store "ice" in the days before refrigerators. Nowadays, it is used for low-temperature aging of wine, sake, and alcohol. Highly recommended for those who are tired of the hot weather every day. Please be careful not to damage the equipment lol #Yamanashi #YamanashiPrefectureTourism #Yamanashi #YamanashiTourism #YamanashiTrip #FujikawaguchikoTown #Mt.Fuji #Lava #Windhole #Summer #SummerRetreat #SummerRetreatSpot

#2024wish If visiting Aokigahara Forest, I recommend stopping by both Wind and Ice Cave. First, I stopped at Wind Cave then walked to Ice Cave. I believe the entrance was ¥350 a person for each cave. Wind cave was not as busy as the other one. Once you descend into the cave, you instantly feel it get colder. Historically, they used this cave to store stuff, it acted like a natural refrigerator. The cave is small, I'd say 20 minutes tops for a visit. There is plenty of parking and a nice visitor center as well. I want to visit this place in 2024.

Found in a cave-shaped cave with a rich natural undulation. It's an adventure world full of curiosity! Because it is circular, you can enjoy the various expressions of the cave by going around it once. The Narusawa Ice Cave is located at the eastern entrance of the Aokigahara Jukai forest, and is counted as one of the Fuji Five Lakes sightseeing spots that attracts tourists all year round. These two tunnel-shaped caves were created when a scorching hot lava flow (Aokigahara Maruo) flowed down between the old parasitic volcanoes during the eruption of Nagaoyama, a lateral volcano of Mt. Fuji, in 864 (Jogan 6), more than 1,150 years ago. Since being designated a natural monument by the Ministry of Education in 1929, it has been introduced to the world and is a valuable geological presence. By the way, the tree-shaped lava group in Narusawa Village is said to be one of the world's largest in the number of spiracle formations. There is also a shop where you can eat Kikyoya's Shingen Mochi soft serve ice cream, which is delicious♪ #Yamanashi Prefecture #Trip to Lake Kawaguchi #Yamanashi #Lake Kawaguchi #Fugaku Ice Cave #Ice Cave #Kikyoya #Shingen Mochi #Shingen Mochi Ice Cream #Tourism #Yamanashi Tourist #Yamanashi Trip #Yamanashi Gourmet

You can explore the gentle cave. This cave is a valuable natural monument with historical value, and is a horizontal cave type cave that is easy for children and the elderly to walk through. In the days before refrigeration equipment, it was used as a natural refrigerator. Fugaku Wind Cave is surrounded by the lush greenery of the Aokigahara Jukai forest. Inside, it is cool and refreshing even in summer, with an average temperature of 3 degrees. Until the early Showa period, this natural refrigerator was used to store silkworm eggs! It is also designated as a national natural monument. The cave is 201m long and 8.7m high, and strangely, no sound reverberates inside. This is because the basalt of the walls has the property of absorbing sound. On the 15-minute observation course, you can see icicles that do not melt even in summer, lava shelves, and rope-shaped lava. The Fugaku Wind Cave Shop has been renovated and reopened. Forest Station "Fuana-no-Kai" We have a wide selection of classic Yamanashi and Shizuoka sweets, Koshu wine, and local sake. We also have hiking goods available. We also sell jackets and rain gear, so please use them to protect yourself from the cold. We also have a food corner. Please enjoy local delicacies such as Fujinomiya yakisoba and Yoshida udon. #Yamanashi #Yamanashi Prefecture #Yamanashi Tourism #Yamanashi Trip #Fuana #Fugaku Fuana #Lake Kawaguchi #Lake Kawaguchi Trip #Corn Soft Serve Ice Cream

Depending on the angle, the hole looks like a heart? Fugaku Wind Cave is surrounded by the lush greenery of the Aokigahara Jukai forest. Inside, it is cool and refreshing even in summer, with an average temperature of 3 degrees. Until the early Showa period, it was used as a natural refrigerator to store silkworm eggs! It is also designated as a national natural monument. The wind cave is a 15-minute course, so it is a horizontal cave type cave that is easy for children and the elderly to walk through. The ice cave is short, about 10 minutes, but there are steps and narrow paths, so it may be difficult for elderly people. Photos ①②⑤Wind Cave③④Ice Cave Address: Fugaku Wind Cave 2068-1 Aokigahara, Nishiko, Fujikawaguchiko-cho, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Narusawa Ice Cave 8533 Narusawa-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Paid Tourist Spot: The ice cave is the main attraction, but I personally like the wind cave. Food & Restaurant: Yes Shopping: Yes Toilets: Yes Parking: Yes