Permission to enter the reopening of Hakone Mt. “Ropeway” and “Black Egg” business September 19th 19:37
While access to the crater area has been restricted at Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture for four months, Hakone has been exempt from the entry of operators to resume part of the Hakone Ropeway, which has been completely suspended. Allowed.
In May, the Hakone eruption warning level was raised to “2”, and the Hakone Ropeway was completely suspended due to the restricted access to the crater and other craters. Production and sale of “Black Egg” has also been discontinued.
On the 19th, four months after the regulation, Hakone-machi exceptionally allowed these two operators to enter the restricted area, saying that they were able to secure safety, such as completing the construction of shelters and shelters. Announced.
Operators are required to take safety measures such as the placement of volcanic observers to watch out for craters and the restrictions on time and place of stay.
In response, the Hakone Ropeway will resume operation on the 21st section between Choshi Station and Togendai Station outside the restricted area.
A company that manufactures black eggs is also preparing to resume sales.
According to Hakone, “We made a decision based on the requests of tourists and businesses before the autumn tourist season, giving priority to human life.”