The Fujigoko (Fuji Five Lakes) were created by Mt. Fuji’s lava flows long ago.  And a few of them were created in the year 864 when there was the great eruption of the Jougan era of Mt. Fuji which also, created a fantastic forest known as Aokigahara Jukai, “the sea of trees,” spreading across the Northwest foot of mt. fuji. The Aokigahara forest trees grow in natural volcanic planting pots, in rich peat moss. It spans over 3000 hectares, the forest comprising of primary of hemlock fir, Japanese cypress, plus other evergreen trees, and broadleafs such as the longstalk holly, Japanese andromeda, oak, Fuji cherry, and maple. There is no accurate count of the number caves some with ice throughout the forest and area. The forests popularity is growing among nature photographers, fine art photographer with its incalculable mythological forms appearing from tree roots and moss growing in around and over volcanic lava.  But perhaps you are interested in a slightly different vantage point for your photography tour?  There are Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Yamanakako pleasure cruises only minutes from the town centers, so you can enjoy Mt. Fuji and Kawaguchiko or Yamanakako while feeling the brisk embrace of the autumn winds as you take spectacular photos.  The natural landscapes surrounding Mt. Fuji include the breathtaking Chureito Pagoda, which by itself is worthy of a photo gallery.  However, when you can compose the perfect shot of the pagoda in the foreground and Mt. Fuji in the background, you will begin to understand the magic of region.