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About Owakudani sulphur 2013/2/12 03:02
Hi,

this April I'll go for about two weeks to Japan, and one of my first stops will be in Hakone, where I plan to do the "round course" and visit Owakudani.
I was wondering about one thing. How strong are the sulphuric fumes there? Because I know that the sulphur smell stays for a long time on clothes, and I'd prefer not to have that smell for the whole Japan trip. I'm worried about my jacket for example, since I don't plan to bring one extra just to go there.
by Alex (guest)  

Re: About Owakudani sulphur 2013/2/12 10:02
Sulfur smell adsorption no longer than you think.

if travel start from Tokyo or major big city before,
buy "Deodorizing spray" at 100YEN shop cheap.
http://pds.exblog.jp/pds/1/201105/30/67/a0114467_10421194.jpg

if shop staff cannot understand mean "Deodorizing"
say by japanese "Syo-syu[ÁL] spray".
or save pic on cellphone/iPad and show.

And sulfur make silver accessory be black.
especilly "wedding ring" dangerous in bath time by onsen water like this.
http://photozou.jp/photo/show/139226/39567722
(left: after right:before)
by TCG (guest) rate this post as useful

Re: About Owakudani sulphur 2013/2/12 18:05
Thank you very much TCG for your answer, I'll keep in mind your advice.

I'd like to know the experience of someone who went there, and how was the sulphur smell at the end of the day.
by Alex (guest) rate this post as useful

Re: About Owakudani sulphur 2013/2/12 18:50
I was just at Owakudani this past weekend and have been there 3 or 4 times in total. You can smell light sulfur in the air there, but it's never stuck to clothing.
by undercrimson rate this post as useful

Re: About Owakudani sulphur 2013/2/12 19:02
You smell it for sure when you are there, but it doesn't "stick" to your clothing. That's been my impression so far. If you stay in an "onsen" hot spring inn and soak yourself good, and put on a "yukata" bathrobe immediately after, it stays around you. But if you travel through Owakudani, no, the smell doesn't hang onto you :)
by AK rate this post as useful

Re: About Owakudani sulphur 2013/2/14 17:21
Thank you! That's what I was hoping to hear. :)
by Alex (guest) rate this post as useful

Re: About Owakudani sulphur 2013/2/14 17:34
I have struggled to fill actual smell there.
by aivanov3 rate this post as useful

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