The massive influx of foreign tourists has proven to be more bane than boon for the Japanese onsen [hot spring] industry.

Visitors are rushing to Japan at the moment as the weak yen is ... pavements and stopped traffic to get the perfect shot. Ginzan Onsen, a hot spring town in the Yamagata region, is now limiting ...

Japan is home to over 3,000 onsen. Our explorer visits two old hot springs to learn the significance of bathing to the Japanese spirit. Deep in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture is the town of ...

Onsen destinations offering relaxation and wellness options are still the option of choice for both domestic and foreign ...

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 ...

In 2022, the Kusatsu onsen in Gunma Prefecture toppled Hakone in annual rankings released by the Jalan Research Center, which specializes in tourism and leisure activities. Hakone had held the top ...

And while its capital, Tokyo, is a must-visit for first timers, Japan has so much more to offer travelers of all types, from cherry blossoms to white sand beaches to soothing onsen (hot spring spas).