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    Narusawa Ice Cave is located at the eastern entrance to the Aokigahara Sea of Trees. These two tunnel-shaped caves were formed more than 1150 years ago, in 864, during the eruption of Mount Nagao, a side volcano of Mount Fuji, when a scorching hot lava flow (Aokigahara Maruo) flowed down between old parasitic volcanoes.
    The total length of these pit-shaped caves is 153 m and the height is 3.6 m. The tree-shaped lava group is said to be one of the largest in the world in terms of the number of spiracles (when there is water, such as a small pond or river, where lava flows, the water is suddenly heated by the lava and boils, expanding as steam, breaking through the lava and creating a chimney) The area is said to be one of the largest in the world.
    Since being designated a natural monument by the Ministry of Education in 1929, it has been introduced to the world and has become a valuable geological entity.

    ADDRESS 8533 Narusawa-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi 401-0320
    PHONE 0555-85-2301
    E-MAIL None.
    ACCESS By train
    Fujikyu Line Kawaguchiko Station Narusawa-Seishin-ko/Hotosu-ko excursion bus (Blue Line) 40 mins.　
    6-minute walk from Narusawa Hyouana bus stop.

    Fujikyu Line Kawaguchiko Station 21 mins by taxi

    By car
    Chuo Expressway Kawaguchiko IC 25 mins.
    CAR PARK Free Parking lot 1 20 regular cars, 5 buses Parking lot 2 70 regular cars
    Parking lot 3, 10 standard vehicles.
    REGULAR HOLIDAY 10/16～3/31
    OPENING TIME 9：00
    CLOSING TIME 17：00
    LANGUAGE Basically Japanese
    TOILET Located in front of the entrance
    OTHER FACILITIES KURURI Fuji-san = Guided = Jukai Walk and Wind & Ice Cave Exploration available on this website.
    PAYING METHOD Entry fees are cash only.
    Shops accept cash and credit cards (JCB/VISA/MASTER).
    TAX FREE None.
    OFFICIAL WEBSITE

    https://www.mtfuji-cave.com/
    GOOGLE MAP

    https://maps.app.goo.gl/nTE8HMVFzvaB47H56
    NOTES

    Before entering the Narusawa Ice cave
    1.Be careful overhead (the lowest point is 91cm).
    Be careful where you step (slippery, many steps).
    3.Be aware of the temperature difference (up to 20°C from the outside temperature).
    4.Children under 100cm tall are not allowed in the cave.
    Pets are not allowed in the cave.

    Walking between Wind Cave and Ice Cave, 30 mins via Tokai Shizen Hodo (Tokai Nature Trail), 20 mins via R139.