While the crowds continue to gather in Tokyo and Kyoto, now is the right time to venture off the beaten path to rural hot ...

These days, it’s hard not to know what an onsen town is. But back when I visited Japan for the third time in 2019, I had no idea this side of Japan even existed. It was only thanks to Papu’s ...

Experience unparalleled relaxation with your very own private onsen at Chalet Ivy Jozankei in Hokkaido. Immerse yourself in the soothing comforts of a Japanese hot spring, and enjoy the stunning ...

This town in Kyushu is Japanese onsen central with almost 30 separate baths on offer. Better still, a special wooden tegata ticket allows you to experience any three of your choosing. It is almost ...

Going to an onsen or a public bathhouse is a quintessentially Japanese experience. Onsen waters are natural and volcanic, pumped up from the ground, while bathhouse waters are simply reheated.

Japanese hospitality is in a category all its own, and its 5-star properties set a global standard. Combine their care and innovation with the nation’s onsen surplus, and you’ve got every excuse to ...

Sleep on the shores of one of Japan’s most scenic bays in the upscale Matsushima Sakan Shoan ryokan. Discover the spectacular seascapes and storied history of the Tōhoku coast by hiking along the ...

If you only see Tokyo here, you’re missing out. From Hiroshima to Hokkaido, these top cities and adventure outposts beyond the capital will open your eyes to the rest of must-see Japan. But you can’t ...