In Japan, bathing in the nude with strangers is just a regular part of onsen culture. But for many foreign visitors, taking that first plunge can be intimidating.

OGUNI, Japan — There is an old folk tale that visitors to a hot spring resort here come leaning on canes and walk home forgetting they ever had them. That is exactly how the Tsuetate Onsen hot spring ...

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 ...

If you’re looking to enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms paired with the relaxing atmosphere of a historic hot spring town, the Arima Onsen Cherry Blossom Festival is the perfect destination. Just 30 ...

The coronavirus pandemic has hit the tourism industry hard, including in Japan — ninety percent of ryokan inns in the famous Arima hot spring resort town have been closed since the prefecture of Hyogo ...

MATSUYAMA -- The courtyard of Dogo Onsen Annex Asuka-no-Yu hot spring bathhouse in this west Japan city is adorned with decorations for the July 7 Tanabata star festival, exuding an illusionary ...

WHITE STEAM rises from the waters of Okuhida Onsengo in snowy northern Japan. Each year thousands of bathers from across the country travel to soak in these hot springs. Down the road, meanwhile, the ...

OGUNI, Japan -- There is an old folk tale that visitors to a hot spring resort here come leaning on canes and walk home forgetting they ever had them. That is exactly how the Tsuetate Onsen hot spring ...