Next, we'll board the mile-long aerial tramway to Ōwakudani (which is translated as "Great Boiling Valley"). Ōwakudani is an area known for its active sulphur vents and hot springs. If the weather is clear and sunny as we ascend, we'll see more spectacular landscapes, including the striking image of Lake Ashi with Mt. Fuji ascending gradually behind it. If you've never been on an aerial tramway before, it will be an exhilarating experience!
Once we reach the hot springs of Ōwakudani, you may hear about a local speciality called kuro-tamago ("black egg"), which is an egg boiled in the hot springs. When boiled, the eggs turn black and smell slightly sulphuric. Local folklore says the eating one kuro-tamago will add 7 years to your life. Eating two-and-a-half can give you up to 17 years--but that's supposedly the limit. {Editor's Note: Now, that's one clever marketing tool for selling hard-boiled eggs!} 
At the
end of the day, we'll check into a traditional "ryokan" hotel for some rest and
relaxation. The term ryokan describes
an inn or cottage that incorporates traditional Japanese elements such as tatami floors,
futon beds, Japanese-style baths and local cuisine. After an authentic Japanese
meal, you can take full advantage of the natural 