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Kinugawa Onsen in Tochigi Prefecture is a relaxing hot spring town surrounded by forested valleys and mountain views. Just two hours north of Tokyo, it’s famous for its soothing mineral-rich waters, ...

It was a cold February day in northern Japan, snow piled high outside the onsen locker room windows as I slipped out of my clothes. Nervously, I stepped into the plumes of steam wafting from the next ...

Tokyo is a bustling city that never really stops. Even when you’re relaxing, there’s always a train to catch, a crowd to navigate, a new neighbourhood to explore. Which is why a quick escape to the ...

Above: An onsen in the newly renovated Nishimuraya Honkan, a ryokan in the town of Kinosaki. The Gora Kadan ryokan in Hakone. Located inside the national park that is home to Mount Fuji, it is less ...

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In Japan, bathing is more than just a way to get clean—it’s an ancient tradition elevated to an art form. Long regarded as both a physical and spiritual experience, communal bathing has historically ...

You don’t need to fly to Japan to get an authentic onsen experience – 38°C Onsen Spa is right across the Causeway, serving us a slice of Japan in JB. Not only do you get to unwind with a long soak in ...