Monte Fuji y santuario de Hakone - Privado

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Hakone Shrine stands at the foot of Mount Hakone along the shores of Lake Ashi. A path leads from the torii gate in Lake Ashi up a series of steps flanked by lanterns through the forest to the main building of the shrine, which sits peacefully among the tall trees. The shrine is beautiful throughout the year, and is particularly breathtaking when shrouded in mist.

Death Valley or Owakudani is located in the mountain town of Hakone. Once the springs are reached, kuro-tamago, or black eggs, can be purchased five at a time. The eggs are ordinary chicken eggs but the shell turns black due to being boiled in the hot sulfur spring. Local tradition holds that for each black egg eaten, seven years is added to one's life.

Some 3000 years ago Mount Hakone erupted leaving the hot spring filled crater. All along the path to the egg vendor are active sulfuric geysers, which can be hazardous at times. The valley is sometimes referred to as ""The Death Valley"" by locals. On clear days either route delivers spectacular views of the ominous Mt. Fuji.

Meeting/pick-up point: Pick-up at the hotel.
Duration: Nine hours.
Start/opening time: At 9am.
Languages: English.