I recently found out that there's a city in Japan, Beppu, where many people are able to own or rent a home with a natural hot spring (Onsen) for their bath. I explore how this is possible and what it ...

Japan lends itself to a multi-day guided walking trip, a rich culture with a surprising amount of wilderness to explore, ...

Kyoto would not be complete without exploring the heart of Kyoto's gourmet world: Nishiki Market. In this 3-hour Kyoto Food Tour you'll explore the market and learn about traditional Japanese food, or ...

Japan’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply connected to nature. Known for its volcanic terrain, lush forests, ...

In spring, some people enjoy "hanami-buro" (a bath from which you can enjoy cherry blossoms ... also somewhat unusual in that it can also be drunk - unlike the majority of onsen springs. It is said to ...

a Travel + Leisure favorite is Banyan Tree Higashiyama in Kyoto, which offers private onsens in certain room categories, allowing guests to unwind in total privacy. "Having a private onsen in your ...

Pompeii Archaeological Park / Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism / Handout via Reuters The private thermal baths complex discovered by archaeologists in a villa of the ancient ...

According to #traveltok, Kyoto is chaos. Perhaps you have seen the videos of tourists thrusting their smartphones at geisha as the women attempt, unsuccessfully, to shield their ivory faces. Maybe you ...

According to #traveltok, Kyoto is chaos. Perhaps you have seen the videos of tourists thrusting their smartphones at geisha as the women attempt, unsuccessfully, to shield their ivory faces.

Kengo Kuma mapped the architectural vision for this 2024 addition to Kyoto’s onsen resort scene ... and soft earth tones. Private onsen baths, drawn from natural hot springs, are found in the ...