Eggs of volcano ”Owakudani” in Japan gives your life 7 years longer

Owakudani was created 3000 years ago by the last eruption of Mt. Hakone. It is the explosion crater and you can still see, smell, and feel the volcanic activity closely. Eggs are boiled by near the hot spring and it is believed that one black egg adds seven years to your life span.

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Look at Japan as the volcanic country

Owakudani is the popular sightseeing spot because of the proximity to Hakone where the most famous hot spring town in Japan. The view of Owakudani is wild; the white smoke and the smell of sulfur are floating as if you landed a different planet. Today, this area is called Owakudani, but the former name was “Jigokudani” which literally means the valley in hell. If you visit, you will understand why this place is named after hell.

Eggs with the unique myth

Black eggs are popular food in Owakudani. These are regular eggs but boiled in the hot spring. Due to the chemical reaction, their shells change to black. Besides its outside, the egg white is white like a normal boiled egg and tastes little bit saltier than normal eggs. Because "Enmeijizo", the guardian deity of children who represents longevity, is enshrined so if you eat one egg, it gives your life seven years longer. You can buy black eggs at the shop beside Owakudani where other souvenirs and the ice cream made from black eggs are also available.

Another tip to enjoy the Hakone area

The Hakone Ropeway is the best way to get Owakudani. Along the journey, the scene is frequently changed. You will enjoy greenish mountains and lake views. The spectacular view of Owakudani is also dynamic. In addition, the marvelous view of Mt. Fuji is impressive in sunshiny days. The ropeway connects Sounzan Station where the Hakone Tozan Cable Car stops with Togendai Station at the shore of Lake Ashinoko. On the way, it stops at Owakudani Station.

How to visit?

Hakone Area offers the Hakone Free Pass which fully covers the public transportation in Hakone including the trains, buses, cable cars, ropeways and boats. Optionally, you can get the discounted ticket for the round trip from Shinjuku Station to Hakone. The pass is available at Shinjuku Station or other Odakyu Line stations. From Shinjuku Station, it is about 2 hours 40 mins to Owakudani via the trains, cable car and ropeway.

Address: 1251 Sengokuhara, Hakone machi, Ashigara shimogun Kanagawa 250-0631
Tel：+81-(0)460-84-5201

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Hakone Hiking

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Let’s enjoy a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji and lake Ashinoko with its wilder and breathtaking landscape! Hakone, located 90 km from Tokyo, is a popular tourist resort with unsurpassed scenic beauty. A special romance train takes you there from Shinjuku Sta. in 80 minutes.

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