What other travelers are saying about Owakudani Valley
It is a scenic place to visit.
However, do note of the sulphur emission. Do wear a mask if you have a sensitive nose.
Having sunglasses will be great, too.
There is no entrance fee, but you will need to get there via a tour bus or the rope way.
Visited this place in a clear day. Unique place, with a lot of dining options. Wanted to join the guided walk, but the walk was sold out. So, I recommend book online in advance.
Even without the guided walk and you are talking the ropeway, this is a nice stop and good lunch place.
Awesome place to visit. It is mind blowing to think that you can go to the top of an active Volcano. You could see the actual vent holes and gasses coming out of the volcano and it looked like you could schedule a more indepth tour to some of the monitoring sites. It was also pretty cool to eat an egg that was cooked in the volcano. Pro tip: plan to spend a little time reading the details around the park.
Heavy wind and thick cloud on our day of visit. Suggest waiting at the ticket office 15 mins before the tour starts, and if the tour is safe to proceed, buy tickets then. Staff at the ticketing office were very helpful.
Safety helmets, shelters with gas masks, show the extent of safety precaution taken.
When you first get there, you’ll notice a strong sulfur smell, but you get used to it after. Parking costs around 500 yen, which isn’t too bad. You can buy four eggs for the same price. It’s a popular spot with a fantastic view of Mt Fuji, so expect to see a lot of tourists, mostly foreigners. Overall, it’s a cool place to check out if you’re in the area!