There are hot springs scattered all over Japan, but not very many have kept the ambiance and spirit of how “onsen-gai” towns, in my book, should be. Many big hotels sprang up in places blessed ...

It would come as no surprise to our ancestors, then, that a growing number of travellers are opting for wellness holidays ...

A Japanese hot spring town popular with tourists is limiting entry to daytrippers during the peak winter season in a bid to tackle overtourism. Japan saw a record number of visitors last year.

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 ...

A Japanese hot spring town popular with tourists is limiting entry to daytrippers during the peak winter season in a bid to tackle overtourism. Japan saw a record number of visitors last year. Ginzan ...