What other travelers are saying about Owakudani Valley
Went on late March on a cloudy day but we managed to get good view from the observatory deck and the ropeway. It was quite fascinating from the ropeway, although Mount Fuji was covered. Sulphur smell was rather strong but expected. On top of a mountain, there’s a museum with 100JPY admission which gave a good information about Owakudani’s history, how hot springs work, etc. worth a visit for that price! There’s also a cafe (great black curry bread!!) and souvenir shop. Of course we had to get the black eggs, personally it doesn’t taste that different but good to try.
While visiting Hakone, we stopped by this popular tourist spot in the volcanic valley. It was fun to see the steam and the unique landscape. We tried the famous black eggs that are boiled in the hot springs—they say eating one adds seven years to your life! It was a fun experience and worth checking out if you're in the area.
Very unique and interesting area to visit in Hakone. It's definitely worth a visit if you are in town and on the fence about it. That being said, it can get very busy depending on the day and time so plan ahead and give yourself ample of spare time as there can be long lines and queues for the cable cars or trams and boat cruises.
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.
