Owakudani is the place where you can observe the dynamic activity of the volcano at work. You would get to see the boiling water cauldrons and fumarolic gas blowing up white smoke. It is a popular spot that tourist would not miss when visiting Hakone.
As it is situated at the mountain top, you would need to take the cable-car/ ropeway to reach Owakudani. The cable-car ride itself is a not-to-miss experience where you enjoy the view of the valley floor spreading under your eyes on the way from Sounzan to Owakudani, and the beautiful scenery of Mount Fuji and Lake Ashi on the way to Togendai.