Bathing in an “Onsen,” or hot spring, should be on any bucket list for Japan, even if you aren’t a big wellness girlie — although the physical and mental benefits are definitely part of the draw. Each ...

Tucked into the forested hills of Kumamoto Prefecture is Kurokawa Onsen, a small hot spring village that feels like it’s been preserved in time. Compared to more well-known Kyushu onsen towns like ...

Winter is the best time to stay at a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) in one of Japan’s many onsen (hot spring) towns. The experience is an attraction in itself: don a yukata (a more casual kimono), ...