Tag: hot springs

Travel Japan: A Weekend Getaway to Kanagawa’s Onsen Paradise

The city of Yugawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, is something of a middle child of south-central Japan,…

Hakone Day Trip: TW’s Guide to Dining, Onsen & Mount Fuji Views

With amazing history, culture and wilderness, along with selections of rustic to avant-garde cuisines and…

Disconnect at Northern Japan’s Most Secluded Hot Springs Inn

Said the late, great comedian Bill Hicks, “The world is like a ride in an…

Japan’s Tradition of Mixed Bathing is Alive and Well in Akita Prefecture

As you go along the winding, meandering dirt road, a hint of sulphur begins wafting through…

Sanso Tensui: A Secluded Onsen Getaway in the Forests of Kyushu

Located roughly midway between Fukuoka and Oita is Sanso Tensui, a serene yet welcoming onsen…

Make the Most of Winter with These 4 Weekend Adventures from Tokyo

Winter in Japan is a magical time of the year thanks to the soft, powder…

4 Days in Oita: A Guide to Exploring Japan’s Famous Onsen Region

There’s a chance you haven’t heard of Oita, but the region has captivated Japanese people…

Extreme Onsen in Japan: 5 Hot Spring Resorts with a Thrilling Twist

For a taste of excitement and adventure while you soak your bones, here are five…