hot spring

Shimane has a secret hot spring town that feels like stepping into an old Japanese film

A World Heritage hot spring town with retro bathhouses and seafood feasts.

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What’s at the top of this giant escalator in Japan?

A chance discovery leads to a surprise at the end of the tunnel.  

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Wake up among flowers in Japan’s first botanical garden resort

Enjoy glamping among blossoms, soaking in herbal hot springs, and shooting virtual dinosaurs hiding among the trees on your next weekend away.

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11 reasons to visit Narita Airport in Japan

This international airport is a travel destination in its own right.

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We visited a “terrible” Japanese hot spring hotel near Narita Airport

With negative reviews flying about, we took it upon ourselves to discover the truth about this much maligned bathhouse.

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Go back in time at this off-the-beaten tourist site in Japan

Historic World Heritage Site is a living breathing town that looks like it did when samurai roamed the streets.

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Shimane’s hidden travel sites, where you can escape the crowds and enjoy traditional Japan

Sake, shrines and onsen hot springs await you at beautiful destinations that are yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.

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Relax at Haneda Airport’s sky-high hot spring and enjoy a Hololive collaboration

Soak in a high-quality bath while watching planes soar overhead, only steps away from the airport.

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The perfect budget-friendly hot spring hotel near Narita Airport

Skip the stress of early flights by soaking in hot springs and board your flight feeling refreshed.

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Hidden onsen hot spring near Tokyo is waiting to be discovered by foreign tourists

A secret gem you won’t find in travel guides.

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Miyagi hot spring inn offering free sleep analysis as part of relaxing, health-focused stay

Three Japanese companies are working together to help show the importance of a good night’s sleep. Read More

Does this Dormy Inn near Mt. Fuji offer the best business hotel breakfast in all of Japan?

In true Dormy Inn style, the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet features regional specialties including pork dishes and mikuriya soba.

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Solaniwa Onsen: Kansai’s largest hot spring theme park is also one of its most beautiful

Finally, a super hot spring facility that accepts people with tattoos…on one condition. 

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Japanese onsen stand is part gas station, part hot spring vending machine

We pump some healing waters to go.

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We dip our feet into a Japanese onsen…inside footbath boots

Whether you’re gaming, studying, or working from home, these ashiyu boots let you take the footbath with you wherever you go!

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New footbath boots bring the healing waters of a Japanese onsen to your home

Yes, you actually pour water into them.

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Japanese lawyer comments on legality of tattoo ban at hot springs, netizens share thoughts too

Are tattoo bans at onsen a relic of the past or part of Japanese culture?

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Massive hot spring theme park coming to Osaka Bay Hotel, a dream come true for onsen lovers

Customers get to enjoy four floors of steamy hot baths, exquisite restaurants, and fun activities right in the heart of Osaka.

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Japanese government reveals new hot spring symbol for foreign tourists ahead of Tokyo Olympics

Opinions are divided over the new pictogram for hot springs.

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