This town in Kyushu is Japanese onsen central with almost 30 separate baths on offer. Better still, a special wooden tegata ticket allows you to experience any three of your choosing. It is almost ...

Experience unparalleled relaxation with your very own private onsen at Chalet Ivy Jozankei in Hokkaido. Immerse yourself in the soothing comforts of a Japanese hot spring, and enjoy the stunning ...

These are the best times of year to visit Japan for the best weather, lower prices, fewer crowds, to see cherry blossoms, and to go skiing.

Japanese hospitality is in a category all its own, and its 5-star properties set a global standard. Combine their care and innovation with the nation’s onsen surplus, and you’ve got every excuse to ...

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The 41-year-old is talking about the town of Ginzan Onsen, a popular winter destination in Japan’s Yamagata Prefecture. For Nakata, the importance of the region goes beyond beauty. He’s brought us ...

Japan is famous for sci-fi level innovation: It's the land of bullet trains, robots, and vending machines for everything. But the country's obsession with all things futuristic is paired with ...

From the slopes of Hokkaido to on-piste in Nagano, these are the best Japan ski resorts to book when planning your next trip to Japan.

The ‘art island’ of Naoshima, on the Seto Inland Sea, draws crowds for its pumpkin sculpture by Yayoi Kusama, the Benesse House Museum and installations set in historic homes. Accommodation struggles ...

Sleep on the shores of one of Japan’s most scenic bays in the upscale Matsushima Sakan Shoan ryokan. Discover the spectacular seascapes and storied history of the Tōhoku coast by hiking along the ...