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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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).

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 ...