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Lake Saiko Bat Cave

GeologyWildlifeLava Caves

The largest lava cave in the Fuji Five Lakes area, protected as bat habitat and explored using helmets along low natural passages.

Best time to visit: Jul–Aug – Cool underground visit

Lake Saiko Bat Cave
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Lake Saiko Bat CaveReference photo · selected conditions are not photographed yet

Recorded capture month: Jul · Historical photo, not a live view

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12°C

Mainly clear

💧 1% rain chance · wind 10 km/h

Hourly forecast

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🌤️18°💧 20%

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When to see this place

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CAVE · DAY

March–November · Cave opening season

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Suitability

Stroller: Not recommended

Nursing room: Not verified

Noise level: moderate

Kids: Terrain, weather and operating restrictions vary; check the official source before visiting.

Rules

Fire: no fire

Drones: banned

Coordinates

35.4756, 138.6667

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Nearby places

Within 30 km, closest first.

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Koyodai and Sankodai Observatory

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Aokigahara Jukai Forest

A dense forest growing over the 864 lava flow, best explored only on signed nature trails and official cave routes.

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Saiko Camp Village Gnome

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Saiko Jiyu Campground

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Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-09-28