Hakone travel guide
Best Street Food in Hakone: Where & What to Eat
Hakone is famous for kuro-tamago — eggs boiled black in the volcanic springs of Owakudani, legendarily adding years to your life. The area is also known for handmade soba, onsen tamago (slow-cooked hot-spring eggs) and kaiseki dinners served at onsen ryokan.
Eating in Hakone: what you need to know
Hakone’s food is mountain-and-onsen fare: black eggs from the volcanic springs, handmade soba, and kaiseki dinners if you stay in a ryokan. Don’t leave without a kuro-tamago.
Must-try dishes in Hakone
| Dish | What it is | Where to try it | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuro-tamago (black eggs) | Eggs boiled in Owakudani’s sulphur springs until the shells turn black — said to add seven years to your life | Owakudani valley stalls | ¥500 for five |
| Onsen tamago & soba | Slow-cooked hot-spring eggs and buckwheat noodles, a mountain staple | Teahouses around Gora and Motohakone | ¥900–1,400 |
| Kaiseki ryokan dinner | A multi-course seasonal dinner served in your room or a private dining room | Any onsen ryokan (included in half-board stays) | Part of the room rate |
The best food spots in Hakone
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Owakudani egg stalls · Owakudani
Cuisine: Snack · Expect to pay: ¥500
Must order: A bag of five kuro-tamago
Owakudani, Hakone
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Hatsuhana Soba · Hakone-Yumoto
Cuisine: Soba · Expect to pay: ¥1,200
Must order: Yamaimo soba (grated yam)
Hakone-Yumoto, near the station
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Bakery & Table · Motohakone
Cuisine: Café · Expect to pay: ¥1,000–1,800
Must order: Lunch with a Lake Ashi view
Motohakone lakeside, Hakone
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What food is Hakone famous for?
Hakone is famous for kuro-tamago — eggs boiled black in the volcanic springs of Owakudani, legendarily adding years to your life. The area is also known for handmade soba, onsen tamago (slow-cooked hot-spring eggs) and kaiseki dinners served at onsen ryokan.
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