As part of the Mount Fuji UNESCO Heritage Site, this sacred Japanese village offers tranquil ponds, historic shrines, and the ...

Experience a fusion of ancient hospitality and modern luxury across three historic Japanese regions, offering volcanic hot springs, imperial suites, sake tasting, and more.

Under such circumstances, it is crucial for ryokan, restaurants and other facilities to collaborate with each other to attract tourists to their towns. At the Kusatsu onsen hot spring resort in ...

This will mark you as an old hand at Japan’s onsen culture as well as put you and your fellow bathers at ease. If you go to a Japanese public bath there will be lockers, so undress and store ...

The area is home to an onsen town of some of the country’s highest quality thermal water - but without the crowds - and traditional accommodation at ‘ryokans’ (inns). “Made up of two areas ...

NOTO PENINSULA – Soaking in the mineral-rich onsen hot spring water, I let out an involuntary sigh of bliss as the knots in my body loosen after a day of travel. Visiting an onsen is a favourite ...

I’m walking through my hotel room at the Kayotei in Yamanaka Onsen, Japan, and I can’t find my bed. The suite – one of just 10 – is stunning and huge. Four separate rooms are kept apart by ...

Despite its central location, the ryokan is a sanctuary of peace, ensuring deep restful nights of sleep. Start your mornings with green tea and a traditional Japanese breakfast. In the evenings, wash ...

Under such circumstances, it is crucial for ryokan, restaurants and other facilities to collaborate with each other to attract tourists to their towns. At the Kusatsu onsen hot spring resort in Gunma ...

A walking tour can be the best way to explore Japan, following the footsteps of pilgrims & exploring wilderness trails, encountering Zen gardens & onsen baths, historic temples and tea houses.

For the past two decades, a traditional "ryokan" inn in southwestern Japan has been spreading its hospitality more broadly than most, dedicating more than half of its rooms to give shelter to stray ...