It can be hard to find a good, authentic, rustic onsen hot spring complex that isn’t geared towards tourists in Tokyo, so ...

An onsen gastronomy trek in rural Japan is a triple indulgence in hot springs, local delicacies and scenic walks. Read more ...

A SURGE in foreign tourists has led to increased water consumption, causing water shortages in hot spring resorts across ...

This lesser-visited town in Japan is a dream destination featuring hot springs, rich history, and breathtaking scenery for an ...

Springtime in Japan is synonymous with sakura. Since time immemorial, the cherryblossom has been immortalised in poems and ...

The Setouchi DMO highlights the beauty, culture, and experiences of seven prefectures surrounding the Seto Inland Sea. It ...

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 ...

For a hot water pool to be called an onsen, then the water has to contain at least one of nineteen elements that occur naturally in the hot spring water. Plus it’s got to be at least 25C (77F ...