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

Japan is home to 27,000 hot springs sources, but overtourism has reduced some of the country’s onsen water supply to a record ...

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

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

FUKUSHIMA—The recent deaths of three hotel workers in the mountains here underscored the dangers of hydrogen sulfide poisoning among people who manage hot spring sources. Although onsen guests ...

Also known as a "departure tax", this tax was introduced in 2019. It is automatically included in travel fares and applies to ...

Initially, Ureshino was a hotspot for domestic tourists. There were only a meagre 25,000 residents here. Over time, Ureshino ...

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

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 ...