A historical accommodation that has been open for 300 years in Shima Onsen. It is also said to be the oldest wooden hot spring accommodation of Japan. A part of the structure is still standing from the time it was constructed in 1691, giving off the traditional feel of Japan to all its ...
The town has the distinction of having the highest output of hot spring water in Japan. Over 11 million gallons a day gush from some 100 springs. They have been known since the 12th century and have the reputation of curing almost every illness. The spring water is highly acidic, giving i...
baths. These hot spring towns continue to have enormous drawing power, and today nearly all of Japan’s premium onsen resorts are accessible to foreign travelers. We’ve narrowed down the top 10 hot spring destinations in Japan, from the southern tip of Kyushu to the snowy island of Hokkaido...
There are over 3000 hot spring resort towns in Japan. How do you know which one is best? We know, and we list them all here.
Japan is blessed with countless natural hot springs and many historic 'onsen' towns, some of which have drawn visitors to them for more than one thousand years. You can find onsen in all areas of the country with some of the very best located in our home region of Nagano and...
Japan has more hot spring facilities than almost anywhere in the world, so it’s the perfect place to warm up this winter with a good soak. Luckily, there are plenty of onsen towns near Tokyo to dip your toes into. Winter in Japan is made bearable by sinking into a hot, steamingonsen...
No trip to Japan is complete without a relaxing dip in anonsen.What is an onsen? Onsen are natural hot springs, fueled by volcanic activity, as well as the resort atmosphere that has emerged around many such springs. Japan offers around 2,300 onsen to choose from, many of them included ...
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If you are planning to visit Japan in winter, read this article for information on weather, average temperatures, and what to wear in the cold months. Recommended winter activities, snow festivals, light-up events, and other travel tips are also introduc