Journey to Japan’s lesser-visited mountainous region, home to many distinctive traditional inns, within whose walls you can ...

Carlton, Nikko, is two hours from Tokyo in a scenic mountain town packed with historic sites. And the hotel has the planet's ...

But not every ryokan is tailored toward family travelers. It’s important that you pick the right one for your needs, based on both geography and what features it offers. In this ...

Head to the unsung Japanese region of Tohoku to discover its traditional inns, and immerse yourself in the thermal waters ...

It's never been a better time to visit Japan, and it can be an easy trip to plan. Don't stress about dinner reservations, and ...

The first thing to consider about the Japanese onsen is whether or not being naked in public bothers you. I’m not referring ...

Escape the crowds and discover a quieter Japan at these 12 hotels, from mountaintop ryokan to island hideaways.

But not every pool of heated water qualifies as an onsen. Japan has strict laws governing one of the country’s most iconic activities, widely considered a natural treasure. Onsen water is heated ...