Wear the yukata to the bath area, undress in the changing room, leave your yukata and belt in the baskets provided. While a ...

Japanese onsen inns typically evoke imagery of serene sanctuaries ... Complement a ski trip to Hokkaido with a luxurious ryokan stay. Comprising just 15 villas in Hanazono, one of Niseko’s prime ski ...

Considered as a spiritual, cultural and hygienic practice, bathing in Japan comes with unspoken rules and etiquette. Across ...

Ryokan hotels offer a glimpse into Japanese culture. Their tranquil locations are a wellness escape, perfect for relaxing ...

"The onsen experience is significant not only for its relaxation and wellness benefits but also for its cultural importance in Japan," Lim added. During my stay, I was in the hotel's largest room ...

With more and more overseas travelers seeking out day trips to the Japanese countryside while visiting big cities, it’s becoming harder to find hidden hot springs that aren’t crowded with tourists.

TOKYO, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MINAMIAOYAMA REAL ESTATE Inc. opened HOTEL WAMARE ONIKOUBE in the Onikoube district of Naruko Onsen resort area of Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, on January 20, ...

It is crucial for ryokan, restaurants and other facilities to collaborate with each other to attract tourists to their towns.

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Where to stay: Niseko Northern Resort An’nupuri ... Andrew Faulk for The New York Times Nozawa Onsen, one of Japan’s oldest ski resorts, is a rare blend of old and new. The resort is as ...

But over the years, these well-known ski resorts — Nagano’s Nozawa Onsen is another — have become more foreign than Japanese as the towns adopted a more international vibe to cater to the ...