hot springs

Pokémon and hot spring bathhouse collaborate to bring Pokémon to your bath and sauna sessions

Bathhouse just north of Tokyo provides rubber Psyduckies, Ditto sauna stones, and other sights and scents to soothe tired Trainers.

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Green onion baths return to Japanese bathhouse to celebrate Labor Day

You know, you really have been working hard, so why not treat yourself to a dip in a bath full of negi?

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National Geographic names Yamagata Prefecture on its “Best of the World 2026” travel destinations

The northeastern Japanese prefecture is the only one selected in Japan.

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Kyoto travel alternative: The “little Kyoto” of Shuzenji【Photos】

Sometimes great travel experiences come in little-Kyoto packages.

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One of the longest footbaths in Japan makes for an unforgettable hot spring experience【Photos】

We love you, ashiyu at Yuppo no Sato.

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With sushi breakfasts and hot spring baths, this Tokyo hotel could really use a different name

“Dormitory” doesn’t do this place justice.

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The old-school awesomeness of the New Akao, a Showa-era hot spring hotel still standing tall

Timeless scenery and retro luxury are waiting for travelers in Atami.

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This Japanese train station has its very own hot spring bathhouse, right on the platform【Photos】

We hop on the train to Mizunuma, then hop into the bath.

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Tokyo day-trip hot springs: Beautiful Mt. Fuji-view bath is just one highway bus stop from Shibuya

We head to the outlets do zero shopping, but have zero regrets.

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Japan’s second-most-beautiful day-use hot spring might be underrated【Photos】

Shizuoka seaside town offers an amazing experience even if you’re not staying overnight.

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New hot spring found in Tokyo as 80-year-old bathhouse makes a happy discovery

There’s a new reason to go to Tenjinyu.

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The pros and cons of working from a Japanese hot spring inn

Onsen ryokan stay leads to some surprising discoveries.

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Most convenient hot spring in Japan? Might be this one that’s attached to a train station platform

Onsen getaways don’t get more convenient than this rail station in Gunma.

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Japan’s top 10 open-air hot spring baths with cherry blossom views【Survey】

Travelers pick their favorite spots for a springtime soak.

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Japanese pot sticker restaurant chain also runs flat-rate hot spring inn, but is it worth staying at?

We head to the most unique branch of Gyoza no Manshu there is.

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Secret onsen hot spring is a hidden gem in Tokyo

A rare onsen that uses 100-percent natural hot spring water pumped directly from the source.

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The story of our miracle cork-gun shot at Dogo Onsen in Ehime Prefecture

A tale of beginner’s luck and cheap prizes.

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Tokyo’s Edo-themed hot spring hotel is a fresh seafood paradise

Relaxing baths and an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet combine to satisfy both your body and mind.

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Japanese onsen hot spring comes with 99 types of soy sauce for visitors

All this awaits you on a short train ride from Tokyo.
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Creating an open-air hot spring bath (without a hot spring) at our cheap Japanese country house【Vids】

Thanks to the power of friendship, it’s outdoor bath time at the SoraHouse!

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