Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, has begun limiting entry to day trippers during winter peak season, becoming another destination to tackle ...

The Japanese onsen — natural hot spring bath — is often described as similar to a spa, but the comparison substantially understates how different the experiences are. Japan has approximately 27,000 ...

I visited Matsunoyama Onsen for the first time. Despite being counted as one of the 'Three Great Medicinal Hot Springs of ...

Dōgo Onsen is Ehime Prefecture’s prime tourism draw. The onsen hot spring district, two kilometers from prefectural capital Matsuyama’s center, is filled with old-fashioned ryokan inns and restaurants ...

If you are staying at Zao Onsen Ski Resort, it is recommended to choose a hotel that is directly connected to the slopes or ...

Have you ever seen an onsen or hot tub powered by a car engine? This video explores the unique concept of utilizing ...

Japan’s more than 25,000 naturally-occurring mineral hot springs help power 3,000 spa resorts across the country. Thanks to its location in a volcanic zone, Japan is a hotbed -- quite literally -- of ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Going to an onsen or a public bathhouse is a quintessentially Japanese ...

With more than 2,300 source springs discharging 80,000 liters of water every minute, the city of Beppu in Ōita Prefecture accounts for more than 8% of all the hot springs in Japan. One sight of the ...

By Keiko Kurane Japan’s governors are seeking UNESCO recognition for the country’s centuries-old onsen culture by 2030, ...