Owakudani
大涌谷
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Owakudani
Owakudani is a place worth a visit in Hakone, Kanagawa. Travel through its seasons and highlights across 1 on-location videos before you visit.
Owakudani is a volcanic landslide from Hakone Volcano in Hakone Town, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is located on the north slope of Mt. Kanagatake, the central crater hill of Hakone Volcano, at an altitude of 800 m to 1,000 m, and it is also an active fumarole area in the geothermal zone. It is the largest of the many fumarole zones on Hakone Volcano. In addition, hot springs are created using fumes and groundwater, and they are also a source of hot springs for many accommodation facilities (described later).
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History & Culture
A Valley of Steam
Owakudani is a sulfurous volcanic valley created by an eruption of Hakone's caldera some 3,000 years ago. Its boiling pools are used to make the famous black eggs, said to add years to one's life.
Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan
Around 9:00–17:00 (ropeway hours)
Free (ropeway separate)
Hours and fees are a guide and may change — please check official information before your visit.
