Mt. Hakone / Owakudani live camera | Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashio District, Kanagawa

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This page features live camera footage installed at Owakudani in Sengokuhara, Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture. You can check active steam activity at Mount Hakone, congestion around the Owakudani parking area, and the surrounding weather in real time.

Owakudani is a volcanic landscape located at an elevation of 1,044 meters. It was formed by a volcanic landslide of the Hakone volcano and spreads across the northern slope of Mount Kanmurigatake at around 800 to 1,000 meters above sea level. Volcanic steam activity continues today, and hydrogen sulfide is present in this active geothermal area. The place was once called Jigokudani, or Hell Valley, during the Edo period. Owakudani’s famous black eggs, made in the hot spring ponds, are still sold at Owakudani Kurotamagokan.

This article includes multiple camera sources provided or managed by the Japan Meteorological Agency, Owakudani Kurotamagokan, the Internet Nature Research Institute, and the Kanagawa Prefecture Crisis Management and Disaster Prevention Division. Please also use the local weather forecast, rain cloud radar and Google Map when checking current conditions.

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Live Camera Information
Highlights and Sightseeing Information for Owakudani
Access and Parking at Owakudani
Volcanic Activity and Safety Information at Owakudani
Weather in Hakone, Kanagawa
Rain cloud radar in Hakone, Kanagawa
Map of Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa (Google Maps)
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Stream type – Still images
Provider and management – Japan Meteorological Agency, Owakudani Kurotamagokan, Internet Nature Research Institute, and Kanagawa Prefecture Crisis Management and Disaster Prevention Division
Related sites – Owakudani Kurotamagokan and Kanagawa Prefecture Hakone and Owakudani Information
Location – Owakudani, Sengokuhara, Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture 250-0631, Japan

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Highlights and Sightseeing Information for Owakudani

Owakudani is one of Hakone’s best-known sightseeing spots and attracts many visitors throughout the year. From the walking paths in the park, visitors can experience white volcanic steam up close, while the barren landscape with little vegetation conveys the dynamic power of the Hakone volcano.

At Owakudani Kurotamagokan, the famous kuro-tamago, or black eggs, are sold. Their shells turn black after being boiled in Owakudani’s hot spring ponds. The eggs are popular because of the traditional saying that eating one adds seven years to your life, and they have become a classic part of Owakudani sightseeing. Sales are generally from around 9:00 to 16:30, though times may vary by season, and lines can form because the eggs are produced in batches.

Autumn colors are usually at their best from late October to early November, when volcanic steam and fall foliage create a striking landscape. Hydrangeas can also be seen in the surrounding area from June to July. Because Owakudani remains volcanically active, restricted areas are in place. Before entering, check the latest information from Kanagawa Prefecture and the Hakone Tourist Association.

Access and Parking at Owakudani

The most convenient way to access Owakudani is by using the Hakone Ropeway between Sounzan Station and Owakudani Station. From Owakudani Station, it takes about 5 minutes on foot to reach the park area. By car, it is about 30 to 40 minutes from the Tomei Expressway Gotemba IC via National Route 138, or around 60 minutes via the Atsugi IC route.

The Owakudani parking lot, officially the Kanagawa Prefectural Owakudani Park parking lot, accommodates about 120 passenger cars and 15 buses. The fee for passenger cars is 600 yen for up to 2 hours, with additional charges every 30 minutes afterward. On weekends, during Golden Week and in the autumn foliage season, the parking lot can become very crowded or full, so checking congestion on the live camera before going is recommended.

As of May 2026, the section of Prefectural Route 734 between the Owakudani junction and the Owakudani park parking lot is passable only from 9:00 to 17:00. Please check the Kanagawa Prefecture official website for the latest traffic restriction information.

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Volcanic Activity and Safety Information at Owakudani

Owakudani remains an area of active volcanic activity, and the surrounding area is designated as a restricted zone. Entry requires advance reservation through the Hakone Tourist Association’s guided-entry online reservation site, as well as a cooperation fee. The Japan Meteorological Agency monitors volcanic activity around the clock using seismic instruments and surveillance cameras. If an eruption warning is issued, follow instructions from local authorities immediately.

The volcanic alert level for Mount Hakone and the latest restrictions are updated by the Japan Meteorological Agency, Kanagawa Prefecture and the Hakone Tourist Association. The live camera footage on this page can help you observe steam activity in real time, but official sources should always be used for final disaster-prevention decisions.

Some hiking routes may also be closed. Before visiting, check the latest information on the Hakone Tourist Association’s official website.