While some prefectures, such as Oita, are undoubtedly heavy hitters when it comes to the density of natural onsen, in fact, many Japanese cities are only a stone’s throw away from a hot springs ...

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

However, since there is yet to be regulation against private establishments discriminating against those with tattoos in Japan, technically, the final word is up to the onsen on a case-by-case basis.

(Translated from Japanese. Banner photo: The Sainokawara outdoor bath in Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma Prefecture, where visitors can enjoy an expansive feeling. Courtesy the Kusatsu Onsen Tourism ...

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’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply connected to nature. Known for its volcanic terrain, lush forests, ...

Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan ... onsen (hot spring spas). U.S. News took into account cultural attractions, culinary options and accessibility (among other factors) to bring you the ...

Gero city imposed the feet-only rule in December at the Funsenchi outdoor hot spring, part of the Gero resort, one of Japan’s three ... city limited the Funsenchi onsen only to clothed people ...

Niseko is renowned as one of Japan's leading ... a wide variety of outdoor activities, ranging from mountain biking and whitewater rafting to hiking, horseback riding and onsen hot springs.

Each year between mid-November and April, winter sports fans from around the world flock to Japan for the country’s renowned ...

Looming over its fertile valleys filled with cedar trees, volcanoes smoulder and seethe, while geothermally heated waters course beneath the ground, feeding countless onsen (hot spring pools).

The dessert is cooked in the steam of hot spring water that is available at the Myoban onsen resort in Beppu ... every month and is registered by the Japan Anniversary Association.