What makes it 80% Couple-Friendly: Couples can enjoy a shared gondola view of Mt Fuji, taste kuro-tamago, and relax in the café; limited seating and strong sulfur smells may shorten romantic outdoor stays.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Ride the ropeway, taste black eggs, and explore the museum without rushing.
Hakone Ropeway Ride:
Glide from Sōunzan to Ōwakudani over the volcanic valley.
Tip: Start early to catch clear views of Mt. Fuji.
Black-Egg Tasting:
Share four kuro-tamago boiled in volcanic water.
Tip: Try them warm at the stall near the ropeway station.
Hakone Geomuseum:
Explore interactive exhibits on volcanic geology.
Tip: Visit on weekdays to avoid peak crowds.
Mt. Fuji Viewpoint:
Admire Mount Fuji from the ropeway station terrace.
Tip: Clear skies after sunrise offer the best panorama.
Guided Nature Trail:
Walk among steam vents and learn volcanic science.
Tip: Book online in advance; tours fill up quickly.

Avraham Weijel
You'll need some luck visiting here. When it's not cloudy, you'll have an amazing view of Mount Fuji, but sometimes you're just in a cloud, and won't be able to see much of it. Don't pass over the black eggs. Don't worry about them. They are regular chicken eggs cooked in the sulfur water and have the scale chemical reacted. Is good for a few pictures home... You can see some of the results of the...
James Bartrop
What an incredible experience at Owakudani Kurotamagokan! We were lucky to visit on a perfectly clear day, and the view of Fuji-san was absolutely breathtaking—one of those sights you never forget. The volcanic valley is surreal, with dramatic landscapes and plumes of steam rising all around. I didn’t try the famous black egg, but the aroma of sulfur from the hot springs reminded me just how uniq...
Kira Kovi
Very crowded, and the eggs they advertise look like they've been dyed black- and they taste like regular hard boiled eggs. I guess I just had high expectations. I did not go through any of the mineral exhibits they had due to my time constraints- perhaps it would have made this a better experience for me if I had, but I took the ropeway instead which was over priced (2000¥ a person for twenty minu...
Hien Le
The view is nice, but the eggs are just regular hard boiled eggs. The store is packed to the brim even during week days, but at least they have a dedicated line for black eggs. Felt like a marketing ploy to be honest, but well, the view itself is amazing. The black egg experience can be skipped in my opinion. The crowd in the store is just not worth it. Do come here for the view though.
Anthey C
I visited Owakudani Kurotamagokan while exploring Hakone. The Ropeway (free with the Hakone Free Pass) makes it easy to reach, but you do need to walk down a bit to get to the actual shop. Don’t mistake it for the smaller one right outside the Ropeway station. The staff keep everything organized, and the shop sells really nice snacks and souvenirs that are well packaged and fairly priced. They als...
Winter mornings often offer the clearest views of Mt. Fuji. Summer afternoons can be misty; plan for early visits.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Ropeway round-trip ticket | JPY 2,500 |
| Black-egg pack (4 eggs) | JPY 500 |
| Geomuseum admission (2 adults) | JPY 200 |
| Nature Trail guided tour (2) | JPY 1,600 |
| Total Estimated | JPY 4,800 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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