Compared to many of the onsen you’ll find around Japan, these waters have relatively little odor ... Many onsen inns have day trip packages, such as Rantei, where you can enjoy a sumptuous meal and ...

And while communal onsen are available ... designed by famed architect Tadao Ando blends elements of traditional Japanese inns with modern sensibilities. This concept is beautifully represented ...

Japan is considering spending 13.9 trillion yen ($89.7 billion) from its general account to fund a new stimulus package aimed at mitigating the impact of rising prices on households, according to ...

With more and more overseas travelers seeking out day trips to the Japanese countryside while visiting big cities ... Over in Tokyo’s neighboring Saitama Prefecture, though, there’s an onsen that’s ...

Soaking in a Japanese hot spring is the perfect way to heal a tired body and mind. In 2025, Kusatsu Onsen heads a nationwide ranking of hot springs. In the 2025 ranking of the most popular hot ...

But the hot springs – called onsen in Japanese – located all over the country are a major business that is beloved by locals and tourists alike. The industry fears that developing geothermal ...

Japan saw a record number of visitors last year. Ginzan Onsen, a remote town in the mountains of the northern Yamagata region, is known for its hot springs and fairytale winter views. It’s also ...

Compared to many of the onsen you’ll find around Japan, these waters have relatively ... Many onsen inns have day trip packages, such as Rantei, where you can enjoy a sumptuous meal and ...