Owakudani and the Hakone Ropeway
Owakudani, Japan
The ropeway passes above pale volcanic slopes and rising steam, offering one of Hakone’s most dramatic views. At Owakudani, viewpoints reveal the active landscape that supplies the area’s hot springs, and clear weather may bring Mount Fuji into sight. The famous black eggs are a local curiosity, coloured by the spring water in which they are cooked. Check operating conditions and the operator’s volcanic-gas guidance before travelling; access can change with conditions.