What other travelers are saying about Owakudani Valley
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.
Gorgeous views of Mt Fuji! Tasty eggs and various souvenirs you can purchase in the shops depending on what you’re looking for. They had exclusive Hello Kitty merch for the area that was very cute! Only downside for us was how windy it was the day we visited so we couldn’t stay out that long!
You will smell sulphur all the way from the start of the ropeway station. Use the cloth masks they provide you with.
There is a mount Fuji view but you will miss it 97 percent of the time.
Black eggs here are a tourist trap.
The beauty is that you are in the middle of an active gas leak which can or should be a volcano. As the signs say, run if you hear anything.
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.
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.
