Get to know the do's and don'ts of hot spring bathing in Japan.
Restorative hot springs, refreshing mountain walks and more await.
Treat yourself at one of Tokyo's best hotels with onsen (hot springs).
How and where to spend a night or two near the national icon.
Bookmark this guide for a fabulous visit to the most popular of the Fuji Five Lakes.
Where all the cool kids go in winter. And us cheapos, too.
Add this easy trip to your travel list.
A guide to must-visit onsen towns—the perfect winter getaways to stay warm in the chilly weather.
Ski down snowy slopes, soak in hot springs, and enjoy the quiet traditions of New Year.
The trees are on fire. Here's where to go see them.
Experience steam and snow in northern Nagano, easily accessible from Tokyo.
An unfortunate restriction of onsen is that a lot of them don’t allow tattoos. Luckily, we've selected some of the best tattoo friendly onsen near Tokyo for you to relax your inked-up bodies in.
Walk among the glowing mushrooms, see a rare species of seahorse and swim with the sea turtles.
Japan is famous for robots, Godzilla & lots of neon, so embrace the clichés, hop on the bandwagon and get that only in Japan experience.
Etiquette tips, what to expect and ryokan recommendations.
Plenty of group ski events and tours in Japan to choose from!
Eat, steam and sightsee your way through the cold season!
There may not be any mixed-gender onsen in Tokyo, but there are plenty of stunning locations that you could do as a day trip or weekend getaway.