Owakudani (solo trip)

Beautiful mining place on the top Of the mountain. You get to it through the ropeway. Do not go back the way you came up and rather continue to the lake and take the pirate ship back. This is the best way to do the circle.

Tourist Tourist Tourist, we were there during the summer and the Japanese school holiday. There place is full to the brim. Restaurants are packed. No place to sit at all. The top there, sulfur smell is quite strong. Got to the try their famous black egg. The was a saying that you eat one black egg, you will be 7 years younger !

The visitor centre comprises of much needed amenities as well as a souvenir shop. Everyone and their mother is buying black eggs (4 for ¥500). If you are wondering where do people get the black soft cream from, it's from a shop (極楽茶屋) further south from the visitor centre, so don't waste time here.

This area was originally called the "Valley of Hell" (地獄谷), but was renamed "Owakudani" (大湧谷, literally "Great Boiling Valley") after Emperor Meiji visited. It’s a volcanic landscape with continuous volcanic gas emissions that fill the air with a strong sulfur smell. Give the local specialty, the black eggs, a try, although they taste just like regular boiled eggs.

Beautiful views of views of Mt. Fuji and Hakone's mountains. In case you did not read it or planning to visit note: * If the concentrations of volcanic gas exceed specified level, or occur eruptions suddenly, please take refuge to the following evacuation shelters, listening out for instructions and announcements. As of the day we visited on March 21st and 22nd ,2025 there are about 7 shelters and...