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 offers around 2,300 onsen to choose from, many of them included inryokan(traditional inns). We’ve compiled a list of ten of the best onsen in Japan. No matter what region you’re traveling to, you’ll be able to unwind. Reaching the onsen is simple and affordable when you use...
See the tips on Japanese onsen etiquette as well as some of the best Japan onsens near ski areas.
Canal Resortis in Nakagawa-ku, and is a super sento. It probably would not be considered among the “best” of Japan, but its available and very nice! Onsen in Kobe Arima Onsenis a hot spring town within in Kobe with a 1,000 years of history behind. Located away from the city cente...
The last leg takes you to Nara, known for its free-roaming deer, and Hiroshima, where you'll witness the flourishing rebuild of one of Japan's most historically significant towns. Discover Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima - 13 Days This trip will take you to all the places you shouldn...
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...
“Oshare Yunomachi [stylish onsen town]”. Famous as one of the best onsen towns in Fukui. Convenient location for sightseeing in this prefecture being used as a transportation hub for Toujinbo and Daishoji area. Multiple bus routes are running from here to various attractions. Take your time...
There are many onsen towns in Japan. We loved Kinosaki Onsen, which is easily accessible from Kyoto and Osaka and is particularly pretty in the spring when the canals are lined with cherry blossoms. We stayed at the friendlyMorizuya Ryokanwhich has two small onsens available for private use...
It may seem like an impossible task to plan a trip to Japan. With so many amazing destinations to choose from, it can be incredibly daunting deciding where to go and what to visit, even if you are not first time visitor. That is whywe haverounded upthe best Japan has to offer to ma...
Osu is known as a place where otaku (subculture nerds) gather. It is one of thethree major Japanese electronic towns, alongside Akihabara in Tokyo and Nipponbashi in Osaka. There are many stores handling plastic figurines, so enthusiasts will be thrilled. Be prepared to spend a whole day in...