Cable Car & Lake Ashiniko

Back in the bus and next stop was the at Hakone Ropeway (cable car) at Ōwakudan "Great Boiling Valley which is a volcanic valley with active sulphur vents being so pungent and hot springs in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture,

Japan. It was created around 3,000 years ago, as a result of the explosion of the Hakone volcano.[1]

Kuro-tamago hard-boiled eggs
It is a popular tourist site for its scenic views, volcanic activity, and kuro-tamago is "black egg" a local variety of hard-boiled eggs that uses the hot springs in their preparation. As a result of them being boiled in the mineral-rich waters of the valley, which contain high levels of sulfur, the egg shells turn black and give off a slightly sulfuric odour; eating one is said to add seven years to your life. valley which takes you down to Ashinoko Lake, it is a scenic lake in the Hakone area of Kanagawa Prefecture in Honshū, Japan. It is a crater lake that lies along the southwest wall of the caldera of Mount Hakone, a complex volcano that last erupted in 1170 CE at Ōwakudani. The lake is known for its views of Mount Fuji, its numerous hot springs, historical sites, and ryokan. The lake is located on the Tōkaidō road, the main link between Kyoto and Tokyo. A number of pleasure boats and ferries traverse the lake, providing scenic views for tourists and passengers. Several of the boats are inspired by the design of the warships.
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