- Location: Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan
The archipelago on which Japan is located is at the junction of lithospheric plates. That's why the country is so often shaken by earthquakes, and houses are built of rice paper. However, there is in this and its zest. No, not in frequent earthquakes, but in other manifestations of seismic activity - it is about the Valley of Geysers in Ovakudani.
What this place will interest tourists?
Valley of geysers Ovakudani arose after the eruption of the volcano Hakone, which occurred more than 3 thousand years ago. After this event, several young volcanoes formed in its crater, which in diameter is 13 km in diameter, and sulfur springs began to break out.
Today, the Ovakudani Valley of Geysers is a must on most tourist routes. The first thing that a traveler feels when he arrives at this place is the smell of sulfur. However, the view that appears before the tourist is very picturesque - the green tops of the trees, the mountain slopes and the waters of Lake Asinoko.
There is in the Valley of geysers Ovakudan and its own tradition . According to the legend, whoever eats a black hen's egg from thermal springs , the health of 10 years will be added. Why black? Because they cook it in those same sulfuric sources, why the shell gets an exotic color. Otherwise, do not worry - the egg as an egg, its composition after this method of cooking does not change. By the way, these "apples" of black color are sold, even at the foot of the volcano - in case there is no possibility to rise to the sources, but still want to give yourself longevity. The cost varies between $ 4.5.
How to get to the Valley of Geysers of Ovakudani?
The Hakone Ropeway cable car leads to Ovakudun. Its beginning is at an altitude of 1044 m above sea level. In just 8 minutes the gondola will take you to the thermal springs, simultaneously opening a wonderful opportunity to look around the neighborhood.
To get here from Tokyo , take the train to Odawara station, then change to the Hakone Tozan line, which goes to Gora station.