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

There are traditional Japanese inns, and ryokans here, some dating back 400 years and like any onsen town there are ...

Nagano Prefecture, a mountainous region in central Japan just a train ride away from ... there’s plenty of terrain to explore. Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort in the northeastern corner of the ...

Full of minerals and relaxation, the hot springs of Nagano ... Also known as snow monkeys, Japanese macaque monkeys have enjoyed taking baths in the natural onsen for decades.

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world ...

We meet two Americans who preserve Japanese traditions. Chris Hinds ensures the safe conduct of Nozawa Onsen's fire festival in Nagano Prefecture, and Andrew Mancabelli crafts Japanese armor in ...

2 hours from Tokyo, Nagano is a magnet for skiers ... Spend a night at one of the ryokan - traditional Japanese inns known for their tatami rooms, onsen baths and hospitality.

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 ...