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Narusawa Ice Cave (solo trip)

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How Solo-Friendly is Narusawa Ice Cave?

79%Solo-Friendly
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What makes it 79% Solo-Friendly: The cave offers a quick, inexpensive adventure with ice pillars and self-guided pace; but travel requires crouching stairs and 0 °C air, so fitness and warm clothes are necessary.

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Positives:

  • Easy parking: Choose from three free lots near the entrance.
  • Multilingual guides: Pick up free English leaflets at the ticket booth.

Challenges:

  • Low ceilings: Stooping is required in tunnels as narrow as 91 cm.
  • Cold interior: Bring a warm layer; temperatures stay around 0 °C.
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What is Narusawa Ice Cave?

  • A lava tube cave at the eastern entrance of Aokigahara forest, sculpted by Mount Fuji’s side volcano eruption 1,150 years ago
  • A 153-meter-long vertical tunnel that sustains near-freezing temperatures year-round, hosting natural ice stalactites and basalt formations
  • A national natural monument since 1929, showcasing the enduring relationship between volcanic lava flows and perennial ice structures

What is so special about Narusawa Ice Cave for solo trip?

  1. Short 153 m lava tube with year-round ice formations
  2. Ideal for solo photography of stalactites and glowing moss
  3. Free parking and benches for snack breaks
  4. Combine with Fugaku Wind Cave via a discounted combo ticket

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Include cave tour, forest trail and snack break

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Solo-Friendly Activities in Narusawa Ice Cave

Explore the lava tube:

Walk the 153 m tunnel with year-round ice and lava formations.

Tip: Wear sturdy shoes and a warm jacket for the 0 °C interior.

Photograph ice stalactites:

Capture pillar-like icicles formed by frozen droplets.

Tip: Use a headlamp or low-light camera mode at the deepest section.

Walk to Fugaku Wind Cave:

Follow the 15-min Tokai Nature Trail through Aokigahara.

Tip: Pick up a free trail map at the ticket booth.

Rest at Roadside Station Narusawa:

Relax on benches near the cave shop.

Tip: Try a Shingen Mochi parfait from the onsite café.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Narusawa Ice Cave

  1. Combine with Wind Cave: Buy the ¥500 combo ticket to enter both caves on the same day.
  2. Arrive early: Visit before 10 AM to avoid midday crowds.
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Reviews of Narusawa Ice Cave

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Weirong Lee

Weirong Lee

Dec 2025

Quick 10 min experience through a cave with a nicely set out path and stairs, and two shrines. The ceiling in some parts are really low so you'd have to crouch / bend to navigate through, but it's not too difficult. It's cold as well so do layer up before heading in. We didn't see too much ice, they may have melted over the years?

Michael W.

Michael W.

Oct 2025

Narusawa Ice Cave is another place I visited during my trip to Mt. Fuji. Visiting this ice cave offers a great opportunity for physical activity and exercise. I'm glad I can handle it. The Narusawa Ice Cave is not particularly impressive. However, it's fun if you have a whole group of friends who can go together.

Tyrone H

Tyrone H

Oct 2025

A unique and memorable stop near Mount Fuji. The Narusawa Ice Cave takes you through narrow lava-tube tunnels with impressive ice formations that stay frozen all year. It’s short (so take your time and make the most of it) but fascinating, about a 20-minute walk through chilly, dim passages that feel like an underground adventure. It can be slippery and tight in spots, even a section to almost cr...

Anna Krzak

Anna Krzak

Oct 2025

Located in the Aokigahara Forest at the northwestern foot of Mt. Fuji, Narusawa Ice Cave is a small lava tube formed about 1,150 years ago during one of Fuji’s eruptions. The temperature inside remains around 0–3°C throughout the year, allowing impressive ice formations to persist even in summer. The walking path is short — about 150 meters — leading down a narrow, slippery tunnel with solidified...

Alex Chester

Alex Chester

Oct 2025

Cheap but cheerful cave experience amongst beautiful naturescape. Visit during winter to see ice pillars. We visited in autumn & signs pre-warned ice pillars had melted, so we knew what to expect. Still went for the experience! Steep but short climb down 21m. Cold, so prepare accordingly. Watch your head for low hanging rocks. A short section where we had to pretty much crawl through - a unique ex...

When is the best time to visit Narusawa Ice Cave (Mount Fuji Area, Japan)?

Visit between March and August to see full icicle formations. Expect minimal ice from November to January.

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Typical Budget for Solo Traveler (1 Adult)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Ice Cave entryJPY 350
Snacks at cave shopJPY 650
Total EstimatedJPY 1,000

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Map of Narusawa Ice Cave

Address: Japan, 〒401-0320 Yamanashi, Minamitsuru District, Narusawa, 鳴沢8533

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About Narusawa Ice Cave

Opening Hours

Monday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Website

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Phone Number

+81 555-85-2301

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