【GARVY】 Activity Assault of the navigator Koharu Ojima Activity Experience note June issue theme "caving (cave exploration)"

Rare in the world!
Made by the eruption of Mt. Fuji
Explore the lava cave!

This time, we will experience the activity "caving" to explore the cave. There are many caves in Japan, but this time it is a cave made of lava, which is rare in the world, in the Aokigahara Jukai at the foot of Mt. Fuji. This time, we will develop many natural activities based in Lake Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture. Country Lake Systems I asked Mr. Nowachi for a guide.

① The guide staff will pick you up at the entrance of Aokigahara Jukai by private car.
② Go to the entrance of the cave while strolling through the forest of Fuji. It also provides an easy-to-understand explanation of the environment using panels. There is no doubt that you will be very excited about the mysterious space!
③ Put on a helmet and gloves and tighten your mind! A cave awaits at the end of the hole in the back.
④ Invade the cave! I'm excited about what kind of adventure is waiting for me!
⑤ I'm not scared (sweat)!

Aokigahara Jukai is an area that is also famous as "Fuji no Jukai". Some people may have a scary image, but it is very popular as a tourist destination because it is located on a cold and solid lava flow and the natural scenery that can only be seen here in the world is spreading. It is.

Go to the cave while strolling through this Fuji tree sea. What makes Aokigahara, which feels eerie and mysterious, different from other forests is that the "roots of trees" are exposed on the ground. This may be a factor that makes you feel frightened. As it survives on the ground solidified by the lava flow, the roots of the tree are deformed, and you can feel the strength of nature again. After walking for a while, I finally arrived at the entrance of the cave!

The tension goes up at once. As you go down the hole, you can feel the temperature suddenly drop. Fuji's cave is said to be 0 to 2 degrees Celsius throughout the year. It used to be used as a natural freezer, and the inside is full of ice. The ground is also frozen and it slips again. The cameraman who accompanied me also fell (laughs). We recommend shoes that are not slippery. I have experienced some Japanese caves, but each one has different characteristics and atmosphere, which is interesting.

⑥ You can see icicles all over the cave all year round!
⑦ Ice icicles everywhere! It's cold!
⑧ Follow the road without a road carefully while sliding. The scene is darker than the photo!
⑨ We will teach each other the scaffolding and proceed in cooperation. Be careful overhead!

After a short walk, the natural light is completely out of reach, and only the headlights and guides are relied on. This tension is irresistible. Kuu ~! Tension goes up!

In the cave, you can see many large and small ice cave specialties such as "ice cave" and "icicle". It's a pity that I can't convey it well in the photo, but when I shine a light on it, I can come across a very mysterious sight.

Besides, you can only experience here, such as turning off all the lights and experiencing the "true darkness", and seeing historical objects that show that the ice cave was used as a refrigerator in the Edo period. Produces caving.

Caving seems to require physical strength, but this cave has ladders in places where it is difficult to climb up and down, and you can experience it from the age of six. The guide will support you well, so we recommend you to join as a family! There is no doubt that children will be pleased!

⑩ After exploring the cave, survive safely! Looking up while taking a breather, you can see the forest of trees and sea. A very beautiful landscape was waiting. This activity has a very mysterious atmosphere from the beginning to the end. I was overwhelmed by the power of nature!


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