FUKUSHIMA—The recent deaths of three hotel workers in the mountains here underscored the dangers of hydrogen sulfide ...

KUSATSU, Gunma Prefecture—In line with the glitzy spirit of the holidays, each night the traditional scenery of the Kusatsu onsen area now ... This annual winter tradition hosted by Kusatsu's ...

Onsen come in many forms from serene outdoor ... Read more: 15 Snowy Mountain Towns Perfect For Winter Getaways Beppu has eight different hot spring areas, some in the city center and others ...

sweltering weather as they are in the middle of winter. Whether you're traveling with your significant other, friends or family, Onsen Hot Pools is a must for those looking to relax. Past visitors ...

But while the area’s mountains are undeniably magnetic – they were the stage for the 1998 Winter Olympics – we are not here to carve through powder. Instead, we tread a narrow trail that ...

Hakone emerges as the top onsen destination this winter, offering a remarkable 60 bathhouses – three times more than any ...

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

Japan is home to over 3,000 onsen. Our explorer visits two old hot springs to learn the significance of bathing to the Japanese spirit. Deep in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture is the town of ...

‘Scandinavian winter bathing means being out in nature – in the sea ... This relationship with nature was a connecting point when it comes to the onsen bathing rituals that Auralee brought to the ...