Right here in the U.S., located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, part of the Appalachian Mountain Range, lies a hidden retreat that offers an authentic traditional Japanese onsen ...

Kinosaki Onsen is a small town faces the Sea of Japan to its north, and is spread out between mountains. It is a hot spring, or an "onsen" resort in Hyogo Prefecture. About 100 "ryokan" or ...

Japan saw a record number of visitors last year. Ginzan Onsen, a remote town in the mountains of the northern Yamagata region, is known for its hot springs and fairytale winter views. It’s also famed ...

Ginzan Onsen ... mountain, after it caused nuisance to residents. The net was removed in August after the craze had subsided. Other places such as Mount Fuji and Himeji Castle – Japan’s ...

Japan is home to over 3,000 onsen. Our explorer visits two old hot springs to learn the significance of bathing to the Japanese spirit. Deep in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture is the town of ...