It can be hard to find a good, authentic, rustic onsen hot spring complex that isn’t geared towards tourists in Tokyo, so whenever we find one we’re always tempted to keep it a secret. However, one of ...

The three victims were the general manager of Kagetsu Highland Hotel at the Takayu Onsen hot spring resort and two employees. They were found collapsed in a depression created by snow on Feb.

The Kinugawa Onsen district in Tochigi Prefecture is one of the top three hot spring resort areas in Japan, historically known for its hot spring sources that date back to the late 1600s.

Japan is home to over 3,000 onsen. Our explorer visits two old hot springs to learn the significance of bathing to the Japanese spirit. Deep in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture is the town of ...

or onsen. And since the old days, it has been common for people to check into residential hot-spring inns for extended stays to boost their health, heal their aches and regain their well-being.

Located in the mountains of Miaoli, about 90 minutes from central Taipei, Onsen Papawaqa is one of the few hot spring resorts on the west coast of Taiwan. The highlight of the 64-room property is ...

YAMAGATA--A hot spring resort in this prefecture renowned ... of snow falls during a 24-hour period. The Hijiori Onsen resort is in the village of Okura, northern Yamagata Prefecture, an area ...

An onsen gastronomy trek in rural Japan is a triple indulgence in hot springs, local delicacies and scenic walks. Read more ...

The country is home to 27,000 natural hot spring sources, but a surge in tourism has left some onsen towns running low on water; leaving local officials feeling anything but zen. One of those ...