Owakudani Kurotamago Kan
Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan
You can see very close clear view of Mt fuji from this place if weather is good
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:25
Welcome to Owakudani, or the 'Great Boiling Valley.' Standing at an altitude of approximately 1,044 meters, this is an active volcanic zone created about 3,000 years ago during the last eruption of Mount Hakone. As soon as you…
Listen in the app2The Kurotamago Kan — Home of the Seven-Year Egg1:20
The Kurotamago Kan is the bustling heart of Owakudani. This facility is where visitors gather to purchase the legendary 'Kuro-tamago' or black eggs. …
Listen in the app3The Boiling Pools — The Production Site1:17
While visitors are generally restricted from getting too close to the active vents for safety reasons, you can observe the specialized equipment used to transport the eggs. A small aerial cableway is often used to lower crates of…
Listen in the app4Enmei Jizo — The Guardian of Longevity1:16
Near the shops stands the Enmei Jizo, a stone statue of the bodhisattva Jizo. Legend has it that the famous monk Kobo Daishi (Kukai) visited this valley over a thousand years ago. …
Listen in the app5Mount Fuji Observation Deck — The Iconic Backdrop1:11
On a clear day, the most spectacular feature of Owakudani is not the steam, but the view of Mount Fuji. The observation deck near the Kurotamago Kan offers one of the most iconic panoramic views in Japan. …
Listen in the app6The Hakone Ropeway — A Journey Through the Air1:15
Your arrival and departure from Owakudani via the Hakone Ropeway is an integral part of the experience. The gondolas glide high above the valley floor, providing a literal bird’s-eye view of the steaming vents and the yellowed…
Listen in the app7The Souvenir Shop — Volcanic Specialties1:16
Before leaving, a visit to the large souvenir shop inside the Kurotamago Kan is essential. This is one of the most extensive gift shops in the Hakone region, offering a vast selection of local specialties. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:06
As the gondola carries you away from Owakudani, or as you board the bus back to the center of Hakone, take a moment to reflect on the raw energy you have just witnessed. We have walked on the edge of a living volcano, tasted eggs…
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What is Owakudani Kurotamago Kan?
Owakudani Kurotamago Kan is a place in Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 10 min 06 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.2499, 139.0228 |
| Last updated |
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