Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish as he explores the natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, and historical ...

Asaba Ryokan, a luxe retreat you can’t miss! Nestled in Shuzenji, this 500-year-old gem offers private onsen baths with views of a serene pond and Noh stage, plus in-room kaiseki meals with seasonal ...

Sensuikyo Gorge, nestled in the mountains of Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture, is one of Kyushu’s most picturesque hidden ...

Above: An onsen in the newly renovated Nishimuraya Honkan, a ryokan in the town of Kinosaki. The Gora Kadan ryokan in Hakone. Located inside the national park that is home to Mount Fuji, it is ...

For an onsen that is conveniently located and immersed in natural scenery, Sakamoto finds that Gero strikes the just-right balance. “What I love about Gero is that you're in the Japanese Alps ...

Kinosaki Onsen Yanagi-Yu Hot Spring, one of Kinosaki Onsen's public hot springs Kono-Yu Hot Spring, one of Kinosaki Onsen's public h Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT عربي ...

An onsen gastronomy trek in rural Japan is a triple indulgence in hot springs, local delicacies and scenic walks. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Gero, Japan: An onsen town without the crowds. I end my trip in Gifu province in the town of Gero. It is considered to have some of the finest hot spring water in Japan, but is rarely overcrowded.

Vitus Stenhøj Schiøtz moved to Japan on a working holiday visa. He found Tokyo hectic so he ended up living in a small ski town north of the capital. He's making $8 an hour as a chef but has ...

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 ...

This is part of Why I Moved, a recurring series about Americans building a life abroad.. Japan has long enticed Hannah Kirshner.After college, where she studied Japanese, Kirshner spent a month in ...