Owakudani Experience: Legendary Black Eggs 🥚🌋

Owakudani is THE spot in Hakone you gotta check out—this place is famous for its iconic black eggs, which get their color from being boiled in super sulphur-rich hot springs powered by the volcano. Yep, you read that right! The smell? Strong. Like, really strong. If you’re sensitive to funky volcanic scents, you’ve been warned. 😅 But honestly, I found it kinda cool—it’s all part of the Owakudani vibe!

The Hakone Ropeway ride to Owakudani Station (1300 Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0631) is seriously fun! The views are next-level and cruising over the steaming landscape feels totally unreal. Just a heads-up: the gondola gets a bit warm, and it’s all thanks to the volcano doing its thing. 🔥

Once you hop off, make your way to Oowakudani Kurotamagokan (1251 Sengokuhara, Hakone). This is where you can try Hakone’s famous black eggs. I grabbed a set of four for 500 yen—not too harsh on the wallet! Tbh, the taste isn’t too different from a regular boiled egg, but the legend here is spicy: eat seven black eggs and *boom*, your lifespan jumps up! 🍳💪 Not sure if it’s true, but I’m here for the vibes.

One random but cool thing I noticed—the eggs are pitch black when you buy them, but if you let ’em sit for a while in your fridge, they turn this yellow-marble color. Kinda satisfying to watch! 😂

Owakudani (Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0631) is open year-round, from 09:00 to 16:20 so you’ve got plenty of time to explore, soak up crazy views, and snap pics for the ’Gram. If you’re down for some hot volcanic air, breathtaking sights, and legendary eats, Owakudani is a total must-visit.

Ready for the adventure? Hop on the ropeway, grab those black eggs, and don’t forget to make a wish for extra years! 😎🌋🥚

Post by Tex-Traveling Diary | Sep 24, 2025