Travel guide to Owakudani in Hakone, Japan

Scenic spot introduction:

Hakone Owakudani, also known as "The Great Hell", is the most famous tourist attraction in Hakone. Owakudani is the remains of a crater formed by a massive volcanic eruption about 400,000 years ago. The geothermal steam spewing out from the cracks in the rocks makes it even more spectacular. From here, you can also enjoy the beautiful view of Mount Fuji and the Hakone mountains.

Attractions distribution:

Owakudani is famous for its spectacular volcanic ruins and billowing geothermal steam, and visitors can enjoy the scenery up close on the walking trail. The area near Owakudani will smell the pungent sulfur smell unique to the volcano. A must-do when visiting Owakudani is to eat black jade japonica at a teahouse. It is said that it can prolong life. In addition, you can also overlook Mount Fuji from Owakudani and enjoy the unobstructed view.

Scenic spot features:

Sightseeing, adventure, ruins, volcanoes