Known as onsen, these natural thermal baths have long been cherished in Japan for their therapeutic ... Another highlight is ...

Head to the unsung Japanese region of Tohoku to discover its traditional inns, and immerse yourself in the thermal waters ...

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 ...

Japanese culture is famous for its rich traditions and customs, particularly in the realm of hospitality. The idea of ...

Japan's Mount Fuji introduces a £20 climbing fee and new restrictions to tackle overtourism and safety concerns.

Mount Fuji is a UNESCO World heritage site, a world-famous landmark and an icon of Japan. But it has also become a “trash ... in 2023 as a way to manage the popular photo op. The snowy onsen town of ...

From classic sights to lesser-known gems and transport tips to seasonal highlights, here’s the lowdown on visiting Japan.

When visiting Japan, travelers can stay at a traditional ryokan with a communal onsen or opt for a private dip in an open-air bath like this one in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

Japan's famous natural hot springs, or onsens, are facing a crisis due to overtourism, which is dangerously depleting water ...

Certain kinds of accommodation offer a window into the national soul. Step onto the flagstones of an ancient English inn, into the pine-panelled cosiness of an Alpine rifugio or beyond the gates ...