Bathing in an “Onsen,” or hot spring, should be on any bucket list for Japan, even if you aren’t a big wellness girlie — although the physical and mental benefits are definitely part of the draw. Each ...

As Tokyo celebrates the 400th anniversary of the Edo shogunate this year, Oedo-Onsen Monogatari opened in March, offering onsens in an atmosphere reminiscent of old Tokyo streets and towns. The onsen ...

Winter is the best time to stay at a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) in one of Japan’s many onsen (hot spring) towns. The experience is an attraction in itself: don a yukata (a more casual kimono), ...

The picturesque town of Shibu Onsen in Nagano prefecture is the perfect balm for a busy visit to Japan. It’s traditional, quaint, and a glorious place to explore several uniquely Japanese experiences.