The Aokigahara forest in Japan

Rannoch · 7 Aug 2018 at 19:58

Heading to Tokyo next summer with my brother who lives in Bangkok at present.

Anyone been to the Aokigahara forest? Want to see Mount Fuji so it’s on the to-do list.

Been watching YouTube and other videos but they are all about the suicides and idiots scaring themselves at night. My brother wants to camp overnight but I’m not so sure. I think it’s forbidden but plenty of people have done it, stumbling upon a body or getting lost doesn’t float my boat.

Raymond Lin · 7 Aug 2018 at 20:01

Just stay in a Ryokan, much nicer, more traditional than camping….

p.s. good luck in the summer, it's been hitting 40c this past couple of weeks.

jsmoke · 7 Aug 2018 at 20:02

What's so special about the forest?

Rannoch · 7 Aug 2018 at 20:03

Raymond Lin said:
Just stay in a Ryokan, much nicer, more traditional than camping….

p.s. good luck in the summer, it's been hitting 40c this past couple of weeks.

That’s a very good point, will have to wait for a cooler month.

Kanpai · 7 Aug 2018 at 20:03

Raymond Lin said:
Just stay in a Ryokan, much nicer, more traditional than camping….

p.s. good luck in the summer, it's been hitting 40c this past couple of weeks.

What he said.

Kozantei Ubuya ryokan opposite Mt Fuji get's my vote, great views of Mt Fuji from there and great service all round!

View from the room:

Rannoch · 7 Aug 2018 at 20:05

Cheers for the Ryokan tips guys, will certainly check it out. It’s my brother who’s up for camping overnight, due to the reputation of the forest.

Raymond Lin · 7 Aug 2018 at 20:05

Vargas said:
That’s a very good point, will have to wait for a cooler month.

Best months are

March and April, September to November. Although September can be risky as it is typhoon season.

Raymond Lin · 7 Aug 2018 at 20:06

Vargas said:
Cheers for the Ryokan tips guys, will certainly check it out. It’s my brother who’s up for camping overnight, due to the reputation of the forest.

It's not Blair Witch you know, respect the dead, don't be a Logan.

Rannoch · 7 Aug 2018 at 20:09

SpartaK said:
What he said.

Kozantei Ubuya ryokan opposite Mt Fuji get's my vote, great views of Mt Fuji from there and great service all round!

View from the room:

Cracking view.

Raymond Lin · 7 Aug 2018 at 20:13

Vargas said:
Cracking view.

Mt Fuji is massive, you can see it from Tokyo.

Rannoch · 7 Aug 2018 at 20:13

Raymond Lin said:
Best months are

March and April, September to November. Although September can be risky as it is typhoon season.

Temp in April look good.

Raymond Lin · 7 Aug 2018 at 20:15

Vargas said:
Temp in April look good.

April is also Sakura season, it will be busy but the place is very pretty.

Kanpai · 7 Aug 2018 at 20:15

Raymond Lin said:
Mt Fuji is massive, you can see it from Tokyo.

I bet that building was completed the next day.

Level = Japan

Rannoch · 7 Aug 2018 at 20:15

jsmoke said:
What's so special about the forest?

Unfortunately its the second most popular place in the world to commit suicide.

Raymond Lin · 7 Aug 2018 at 20:16

SpartaK said:
I bet that building was completed the next day.

Level = Japan

Bloody annoying because the photo from the Hotel didn't have that building….it would make a much better photo and now it's ruined!

Rannoch · 7 Aug 2018 at 20:17

Raymond Lin said:
It's not Blair Witch you know, respect the dead, don't be a Logan.

Yeah, what he did was heartless.

G-MAN2004 · 7 Aug 2018 at 20:18

Just don't record the bodies and put the video on YouTube.

Rannoch · 7 Aug 2018 at 20:18

Raymond Lin said:
Mt Fuji is massive, you can see it from Tokyo.

Cracking photo.

Raymond Lin · 7 Aug 2018 at 20:18

Tbh, just don't go there.

Rannoch · 7 Aug 2018 at 20:21

G-MAN2004 said:
Just don't record the bodies and put the video on YouTube.

If I do upload anything, it will just be the beauty of the forest during the day and night.