A new high-speed train stop unlocks Kaga, a destination for onsen, nourishing food and traditional crafts, as an easy-to-reach getaway from Japan’s capital. A riverside cafe pops up from spring ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to 27,000 ...

After visiting Japan for the first time in 2018 with a group of college friends, I was excited to return in September as a travel writer. Having ruthlessly researched everything to do, brushing up on ...

In Onsen Master, your day consists of taking customers to the onsen of their choice, as well as keep up with maintenance. Most of the time, however, you are dealing with the customers and making baths ...

Private hot tubs are ideal for social distancing. As the cold weather approaches the option to relax and rejuvenate in your own private hot tub while traveling is an added bonus to any trip. This is ...

Akiu Onsen is an onsen (hot spring) town located in Sendai City. It is counted among the three famous hot springs in Oshu (northern Tohoku region), along with Naruko Onsen, also in Miyagi Prefecture, ...

It's no secret that Japan is experiencing overtourism, but actually it's only parts of Japan-because too many tourists are gathering in major cities like Tokyo and Kyoto. A wonderful way to avoid the ...

Hakone has a history of 1200 years as a hot spring hot spot. A short 1 to 2-hour journey away from the city center, it’s just right for a day trip to see the sights as you go around the abundant shops ...

There are more than 3,000 onsens in Japan, found throughout the country and these hot spring pools come in all shapes and sizes. There are outdoor pools, indoor pools and those that are traditional ...