Japan’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply connected to nature. Known for its volcanic terrain, lush forests, ...

Compared to many of the onsen you’ll find around Japan, these waters have relatively little odor ... Opened in 1796, Yosenkaku Iwamatsu Ryokan is famous for its natural rock bath. There are a variety ...

After looking into each country, it named Japan the No. 1 spot in Asia for wellness — and the second-best nation in the world ...

Soaking in a Japanese hot spring is the perfect way to heal a tired body and mind. In 2025, Kusatsu Onsen heads a nationwide ranking of hot springs. In the 2025 ranking of the most popular hot ...

Japan is home to over 3,000 onsen. Our explorer visits two old hot ... believe that onsens or hot springs can heal you. It is famous that the eighth Shogun Yoshimune and the tenth Shogun Ieharu ...

Each year between mid-November and April, winter sports fans from around the world flock to Japan for the country’s renowned ...

Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, has begun limiting entry to day trippers during winter peak season, becoming another destination to tackle ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

But the hot springs – called onsen in Japanese – located all over the country are a major business that is beloved by locals and tourists alike. The industry fears that developing geothermal ...

Discover Japan’s Noto Peninsula on a 5-day Walk Japan tour blending cuisine, hot springs and culture while supporting ...

Ginzan Onsen, a stunning Japanese town which is rumoured to have been the muse behind an iconic film, is now dealing with the strains of overtourism and has set a limit on the number of tourists.

Shimane Prefecture — located in the southwest of Japan’s main island near Hiroshima Prefecture — is an off-the-beaten-path ...