Tucked into the forested hills of Kumamoto Prefecture is Kurokawa Onsen, a small hot spring village that feels like it’s been ...

These days, it’s hard not to know what an onsen town is.. But back when I visited Japan for the third time in 2019, I had no idea this side of Japan even existed. It was only thanks to Papu’s ...

In Ginzan Onsen, historic buildings overlook the pristine and serene Ginzan River, which flows through the center of the village. Could this be Japan’s most charming winter village?

Akazawa Onsen Village Photo: Akazawa Onsen Surrounded by lush greenery, Akazawa Onsen Village in Izu boasts not one but five infinity hot spring baths, all with spectacular ocean views.

The Nozawa Onsen snow resort boasts 46 runs in total, including standard slopes, half pipes and cross country training facilities. The 20 ski lifts mostly operate from 8.30am to around 4pm or 4 ...

Nozawa Onsen is a premier ski resort nestled in a secluded corner of central Japan. Unlike Japan’s other well-known resorts, Nozawa Onsen retains an authentic and traditional atmosphere. It has no ...

Gero, Japan: An onsen town without the crowds I end my trip in Gifu province in the town of Gero. It is considered to have some of the finest hot spring water in Japan , but is rarely overcrowded.

Ryokan, or traditional Japanese inns, are the pinnacle of Japanese hospitality. Here are 6 of the most luxurious ryokan with onsen (hot spring) baths in Japan.

Explorations through Japan in the wintertime are inflected with postcard-perfect scenes – triangular minka houses laden with snow, light-as-air powder trails on Niseko slopes, and steaming onsen baths ...

The village’s sulfurous springs, called onsens in Japan, have attracted visitors for more than 1900 years. Open-air bath in Zao Onsen. Picture: Yamagata Prefecture Tourism ...

Rates at Higashiyama Niseko Village, A Ritz Carlton Reserve start from JPY96,000 (approximately £514/$644, dependent on exchange rate at time of booking) per night during the winter season, on a ...