Known for its Olympic-worthy mountains, alpine forests, and highlands crossed by rivers and ponds, Joshin Etsu Kogen National ...

Living in one of the most volcanically active countries in the world can have its perks, not least the abundance of natural hot springs or onsen. Tokyo included, the Nippon Onsen Research Association ...

It’s not easy to find a natural hot spring in the most populated city in the world. But Hoshinoya Tokyo has gone to great lengths. The luxurious ryokan (Japanese inn), which has a no-shoe policy ...

Nikko transforms into a calm, snow‑covered escape in winter, pairing gentle ski slopes with steaming onsen and easy rail ...

Tokyo, Feb 2 (EFE).- A new complex set in traditional Japanese settings combining hot spring baths, called ‘onsen,’ and seafood delicacies opened its doors this week on the artificial island of Toyosu ...

In Tokyo, sushi is finally getting its revenge. The Ooedo-Onsen-Monogatari, a hot-springs spa in the city’s Odaiba area, has a special treatment added to its menu: Doctor Fish’s “pedicure” and ...

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Guests staying at these two ryokans have their pick of the city’s al fresco bathing on very different budgets. It’s not easy to find a natural hot spring in the most populated city in the world. But ...