There are many myths and legends surrounding the world's forests, but this one in particular has a particularly deadly association.

Aokigahara is one of Japan's natural wonders. But it also sits on a sore point between cultures. ... It’s also home to some of Japan’s more beautiful ice caves, which are frozen year-round.

Turns out, Aokigahara is littered with caves. The two most worth visiting are the Wind Cave and the Bat Cave. And yes, the Bat Cave has a Nature Center near the entrance with the obligatory Batman ...

But not everyone goes to Aokigahara forest for this purpose. Tourists visit to see the enchanting Narusawa Ice Cave, as well as to experience the quiet of the woods.