Owakudani

A volcanic fumarole area in Hakone, about 6 km from Kowakudani on National Route 1 towards Kojiri and Owakudani. Volcanic gases (hydrogen sulphide and sulphur dioxide) are monitored 24 hours a day, and when levels rise an announcement may ask visitors to shelter indoors (people with asthma, respiratory conditions or pacemakers are advised not to visit). The nature trail is open only on guided tours. The road from the Owakudani junction to Owakudani is closed at night (17:00–9:00).

Hours

Car park 9:00–16:20 (9:00–16:00 in December and January), exit by 16:40. May close or change hours due to weather

Parking

147 / ¥500

神奈川県足柄下郡箱根町仙石原1251-1（大涌谷駐車場＆インフォメーションセンター）