■Owakudani Valley, Hakone

🌋 Spot Overview (100 words)

Owakudani is an active volcanic valley in Hakone, known for its dramatic sulfur vents, steaming landscapes, and impressive views of Mt. Fuji on clear days. Formed by an eruption over 3,000 years ago, the area offers a rare chance to experience geothermal activity up close. Visitors can explore designated walking paths, enjoy the Hakone Ropeway, and try the famous black eggs boiled in volcanic hot springs. Located at an elevation of around 1,000 meters, Owakudani is noticeably cooler and windier than the lowlands, making it a refreshing and unforgettable stop in Hakone.

🌟 Highlights – Owakudani

  • Active volcanic terrain with steaming vents and sulfur clouds
  • Mt. Fuji viewpoint on clear days
  • Hakone Ropeway offering panoramic aerial views
  • Black eggs (Kuro‑tamago) said to add seven years to your life
  • Geology exhibits & shops at the visitor center
  • Unique high‑altitude scenery unlike anywhere else in Hakone

💡 Useful Tips for Visitors

  • Temperature is lower than the lowlands due to the 1,000m elevation—bring a jacket even in warmer months.
  • Wind can be strong on the mountaintop; secure hats and loose items.
  • Volcanic gases may cause temporary closures—check conditions in advance.
  • Ropeway may suspend operations during high winds or volcanic alerts.
  • Stay on marked paths for safety.
  • Best visibility for Mt. Fuji is usually in the morning.

🚐 Access from Shimizu Port (Hinode Pier)

1. Taxi / Private Transfer – Fastest & Most Convenient

  • Travel time: approx. 1 hour 20–30 minutes
  • Ideal for cruise passengers with limited time
  • Easy to combine with Lake Ashi or Hakone Shrine

2. Shuttle Bus → JR Shimizu Station → Train → Odawara → Hakone Ropeway

  1. Shuttle Bus
    • Hinode Pier → JR Shimizu Station（10 min）
  2. JR Train
    • Shimizu → Odawara Station（approx. 60–70 min）
  3. Hakone Transport
    • Odawara → Hakone Ropeway (Togendai or Sounzan)（30–40 min）
  4. Ropeway
    • Ride to Owakudani Station

Total: approx. 1 hour 50 min – 2 hours 10 min

📍 Location

Address: Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa
Located in the volcanic valley between Sounzan and Togendai on the Hakone Ropeway.

Sights and Experience from Shimizu Port

■Shimizu Area
S-Pulse Dream Plaza (Shimizu Port), Shimizu　　Ryugeji Temple, Shimizu　　Seishintei Tea House, Shimizu Funakoshi Tsutsumi Park, Shizuoka, Shimizu　　Shimizu Ekimae Ginza Shopping Street, Shimizu　　Shimizu Fish Market, Riverside Market, Shimizu　　Shimizu Port Seamen’s Inn Museum”SUEHIRO”, Shimizu　　Minowa Inari Shrine, Shimizu　　Shimizuminato Jirocho Seika (Jirocho’s Birthplace), Shimizu　　Miho no Matsubara　　Nihondaira ( Yume-Terrace)　　Nihondaira Ocha Kaikan　　Nihondaira Ropeway　　Nippondaira Hotel　　Kunozan Toshogu Shrine　　Satta Pass　　Jiji-in Temple, Shizuoka　　▲Shizuoka City Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art 【Long-Term Closure】
■Shizuoka Area
Oden Yokocho ( Aoba Yokocho), Shizuoka　　Shizuoka City Museum of History　　Shizuoka Gofuku-cho Shopping Street　　Shizuoka Hobby Square　　Shizuoka Sengen Shrine, Shizuoka　　Sumpu Castle Park, Shizuoka
■Eastern Shizuoka Area
Lake Ashi (Ashinoko)　　Hakone Area　　Owakudani Valley, Hakone　　Mishima Sky Walk　　Fuji Safari Park　　Fuji Bussharito Heiwa Park, Gotemba　　Gotemba Premium Outlets, Gotemba　　Mt.Fuji World Heritage Centre, Shizuoka　　Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, Fuji-City　　Jinba Falls, Fujinomiya　　Lake Tanuki　　Shiraito Falls, Fujinomiya　　Taiseki-Ji Temple, Fujinomiya　　Obuchi-sasaba, Fuji-City
■Close to Mt.Fuji
Oshino Hakkai　　Lake Kawaguchi　　Lake Motosu　　Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nemba　　Arakurayama Sengen Park, Fujiyoshida　　Kitaguchihongu Fuji Sengenjinja, Fujiyoshida　　Narusawa Ice Cave　　Yurari Hot Springs （Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari）