What is the history of Aokigahara?

Historically, Aokigahara was known as a place where monks would go to starve themselves to death. According to Japanese folklore, the ghosts of those who have committed suicide wander in limbo in the forest, and those who enter are at risk of never coming out.

Can you enter Aokigahara?

Tourists can take a tour alone, or travel with a local guide to visit the forest and its numerous caves.

How was Aokigahara formed?

The Aokigahara Forest was formed by the volcanic eruption of Mt. Fuji about 1,200 years ago. It is believed that the forest was formed after the volcanic eruption of Mt. Fuji about 1,200 years ago when the new trees sprouted out of cooled lava.

What does aokigahara mean in Japanese?

The name in part translates as “Sea of Trees,” though with good reason it is often referred to as “Suicide Forest.”

Was the forest filmed in aokigahara?

Filming. Principal photography began on May 17, 2015, in Tokyo, Japan. As filming in the Aokigahara forest is not permitted by the government, the filmmakers chose a forest near the Tara Mountain in Serbia to double as the Japanese forest in which the film is set.

How much does it cost to go to suicide forest?

While entry to the forest is FREE, these caves incur their own entrance fees (300 YEN +).

How do you get from aokigahara to Tokyo?

Take the Chuo Line and go from Tokyo Station to Takao Station. It will take roughly 1 hour and will cost you less than 1,000 yen. Change train and take the Chuo Line to Otsuki Station. It will take around 35 minutes and will cost a little more than 500 yen.

Is the forest based on a true story?

While not narratively based on a true story, The Forest is set in Japan’s Aokigahara Forest, aka the “Sea of Trees” (Jukai), and has to do with the location’s association with suicide. In the movie, Dormer plays twins, one of whom is looking for the other after she disappeared in Aokigahara.

What country has the most suicidal deaths?

Greenland
The most suicidal state in the entire world is by a wide margin Greenland, with Lithuania being the most suicidal country in 2019. Europe is the most suicidal region in the world, while the Eastern Mediterranean is the least….Latest.

Is the Forest based off a true story?

Are there animals in aokigahara forest?

Flora and fauna Mammals include the Asian black bear, small Japanese mole, bats, mice, deer, fox, boar, wild rabbit, Japanese mink and Japanese squirrel.