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

Known as onsen, these natural thermal baths have long been cherished in Japan for their therapeutic ... Another highlight is Beppu's famous Jigoku (or the Seven Hells of Beppu).

The town of Matsuyama, on the island of Shikoku, is a gem for the adventurous traveler. It hosts one of Japan's most ...

There are two types of bathhouses in Tokyo and throughout Japan: onsen and sento. While there are obvious similarities between the two – they're both communal hot-water baths and visitors must ...

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

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 ...