2023 December 21, It was rainy and windy, actually my destination was Hakone due to weather problems they stopped the ferries so I went to Owakudani with my wife. While reaching there, you will see the long queue of the vehicles almost 30min I guess. It’s a popular place so can’t help most of the parking lot is full but there is also 2nd park under the main park mostly people don’t know or they don’t want to park there but if you can’t find parking at the top there is another parking lot near to toilet so park there rather than searching spot on top parking. Main attraction of the Owakudani is black egg and the ropeway. There is 2 path, 1path lead to Hakone and another to around volcano side I don’t remember the name. For autumn season Hakone side ropeway is best to see momiji and volcano side is for view. For the Up&Down per person ¥2500 I think it’s expensive in my opinion. It’s really windy there but you don’t feel cold because of the surroundings volcano but still it will be good ideas to carry extra clothes.