Late October–November · Volcanic autumn
Colour reaches the high valley earlier than the lakeshore; check ropeway operation before leaving.
Tourism source ↗An active volcanic valley with steam vents, sulphur-rich scenery, Mount Fuji viewpoints and the famous black eggs. Access can close because of gas, wind or volcanic conditions.
Best time to visit: Oct–Nov – Volcanic autumn
💡 Confirm current opening hours, transport and weather on the linked official Hakone source.
Owakudani volcanic valleyMonth match · time or weather may differ
Recorded capture month: Oct · Historical photo, not a live view
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12°C
Partly cloudy
💧 0% rain chance · wind 9 km/h
Hourly forecast
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Forecast: Open-Meteo
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Parking
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A DIFFERENT JAPAN, EVERY MONTH
When to see this place
Typical viewing windows. Weather and bloom dates vary each year; these are not live forecasts.
Suitability
Stroller: Accessible
Nursing room: Not verified
Noise level: lively
Kids: Strong sulphur gas can affect people with asthma, heart or respiratory conditions; obey closure signs.
Rules
Fire: no fire
Drones: banned
Nearby places
Within 30 km, closest first.
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Hakone Skyline
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Hakone Ropeway
Aerial transport linking Sounzan, Owakudani, Ubako and Togendai with views over the volcanic valley, Lake Ashi and, in clear weather, Mount Fuji.
1 km away
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Pola Museum of Art
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Hakone Venetian Glass Museum
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Okada Museum of Art
A large Kowakudani museum presenting Japanese and East Asian painting, ceramics and decorative art, with a garden and footbath area.
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Hakone Open-Air Museum
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Chisuji Falls
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Sources, photo credits and verification
Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-09-28