What other travelers are saying about Owakudani Valley
Its a 3,000-year-old active volcanic valley in Hakone. Don't miss trying Kuro-Tamago (Black Eggs), which turn black due to a chemical reaction while being boiled in the sulfur-rich hot springs. Be sure to carry a mask to avoid the strong sulfur odor in the area. The valley can be quite dusty and windy, so if you have respiratory issues, it's best to avoid.
100% worth the time to get up here.
It may take some time to get up the rope way, but it's most definitely worth it. The views at the very top are spectacular. Many opportunities to see Fuji-san, the twilight made it even better.
The volcanic smell isn't that bad, but you can definitely smell the sulfur in the air.
Black egg was pretty dang good too. A nice warm snack. The winds were pretty wild during our visit and it did get pretty cold. So bring something warm to wear if you're going up in autumn.
It will take you a bit of time to get back down so be prepared for a long journey.
Beautiful scenery. This place had so many visitors in February during off season. Like I am talking at least a little over 1,000 people on the summit the day we were there. Mt Fuji was on full display. The staff were prepared with their iconic black sulfur cooked eggs for the thousands of people there. I would love to come back during less crowded times but I am not sure if that time exists here anymore.
Interesting place with steam from volcano. Able to view mount Fuji from here. Do try the black egg cook with volcanic hot spring water. Ropeway to and fro was fun. Had lunch up and the price wasn't too expensive. Overall a fun experience.
Crowded and everything had a strong sulfur smell to it which was to be expected. Once you take in the magnificent view, there really isn't much to do besides purchase souvenirs. You can also purchase the famous black eggs that are cooked in the sulfur springs. It's very visually stunning, but flavors are pretty mild. About 400 yen for 4 eggs. It's pretty worth it for the experience. From here, you can take the ropeway to Lake Ashi. Which does offer some exquisite views.
