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

The first thing to consider about the Japanese onsen is whether or not being naked in public bothers you. I’m not referring ...

There are two types of bathhouses in Tokyo and throughout Japan: onsen and sento ... while sento simply use heated tap water (although some do add minerals and infusions to the water).

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.

THIS POST MAY CONTAIN COMPENSATED AND AFFILIATE LINKS MORE INFORMATION IN OUR DISCLAIMER #1 THING TO DO Best Way to Experience an Onsen Stay at an onsen town in Japan. Book a ryokan, and explore ...

April in Kansai bursts with color and excitement. Alongside cherry blossom festivals and seasonal traditions, you'll also ...

Do you have questions about the biggest ... Spend a night at one of the ryokan - traditional Japanese inns known for their tatami rooms, onsen baths and hospitality. Shibu, with its cobblestone ...

People in Japan love bathing in hot springs, 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...