Owakudani nature trail was a good one. It gave a feeling that one is walking in the midst of a volcano with the steam seeping out of the rocks. It must be due to the hot springs. Not sure though. People are warned not to stay on too long as there is a concentration of toxic gases at times. It is like the earth has opened up partially here and shows itself through smoldering rocks & poisonous gases.
Another unique thing about Owakudani is the volcanic eggs. Don't go by the term "volcanic eggs". The eggs (regular ones) are boiled in the water coming from the hot springs. Not sure again. Due to some chemical reaction, the outer surface of the eggs turn black. Nothing different with the boiled egg inside. It tastes like any other boiled egg. They claim that having one such egg increases your lifespan by 7 years. Well, we get a pack of 6 for 500Y. It was selling like hot cakes..:).. Lot of people wanting to live long i guess.. or just soaking in the experience.. :)
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