An urban explorer recently documented a largely abandoned, yet remarkably well-preserved, Japanese resort town. Kinugawa Onsen, located in Nikkō, a city in central Japan's Tochigi Prefecture, was once ...

While friends and family carve up the powdery mountains, treat yourself to a trip to one of these famous onsen towns, writes Arundhati Hazra. Sitting in a hot spring pool in the chilly winter air, ...

While the crowds continue to gather in Tokyo and Kyoto, now is the right time to venture off the beaten path to rural hot ...

In Japan, bathing in the nude with strangers is just a regular part of onsen culture. But for many foreign visitors, taking that first plunge can be intimidating.

NOZAWA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Nozawa Onsen Tourism Association (headquartered in Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture, Representative: Kenji Kono) will be proactively promoting wellness ...

Experience unparalleled relaxation with your very own private onsen at Chalet Ivy Jozankei in Hokkaido. Immerse yourself in the soothing comforts of a Japanese hot spring, and enjoy the stunning ...

While in the Japanese capital, Tamara Davison checks into Hoshinoya Tokyo, a haven in the middle of the city where guests ...

The Zao Onsen Ski Resort in northern Japan offers Aspen‑style deep powder and trails lined with its famed “snow monsters,” pine trees glistening with ice and snow from biting Siberian winds. For ...