People seeking to melt away their stress at one of Japan's famous hot springs are instead finding themselves immersed in ...

People seeking to melt away their stress at one of Japan's famous hot springs are instead finding themselves immersed in throngs of tourists and cars jamming the streets. Ginzan Onsen has become such ...

People seeking to melt away their stress at one of Japan's famous hot springs are instead finding themselves immersed in ...

Japan is famously known for its hot springs, or onsen, which provide a peaceful retreat from the city chaos. While famous ...

Those who adore stink beans but prefer rice can opt for the Sambal Petai Prawn Onsen Egg Rice. Again, something familiar and comforting yet the simple addition of an onsen egg lifts the entire dish up ...

Izumi Tenku no Yu is a 24-hour spa directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3, featuring around a dozen hot springs and baths. Relax in the outdoor bath while watching planes come and go, and ...

One-piece elasticised swimsuits are my go-to bathing choices. But to wear clothing is not permitted when bathing at an onsen and, even if it were, would bring undue attention to any such unduly ...

This waffle towel feels strikingly similar to the Onsen, just with a bit less bounciness and weight to it—so it dries just a pinch faster but doesn’t feel quite as soft. This set comes with a ...

The country is home to 27,000 natural hot spring sources, but a surge in tourism has left some onsen towns running low on water; leaving local officials feeling anything but zen. One of those ...

From 7 January 2025, the Ginzan Onsen Association is imposing strict rules limiting the number of daytrippers during peak ...

Though it's best visited during cherry blossom season, when the somei-yoshino trees on the premises are at their finest, this onsen bathhouse has enough going for it to be worth a look any time of ...