A cornerstone of Japanese culture, onsen runs the gamut—but these destinations in Kyoto, Tokyo, and across the countryside are the height of luxury.

From Japan’s historic hot spring towns to Vietnam’s Japanese-style spa retreats, these are Asia’s top five onsen destinations to unwind in 2026. Onsen travel in Asia rises, led by Osaka, Kyoto, Ha ...

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 ...

There are more than 3,000 onsens in Japan, found throughout the country and these hot spring pools come in all shapes and sizes. There are outdoor pools, indoor pools and those that are traditional ...

Visitors to Kyoto can experience traditional Japanese culture with a stay at a modern hotel designed in the style of a ryokan — a traditional Japanese inn — in the former imperial capital. Onyado Nono ...

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The Japanese prefecture of Shizuoka, just 45 minutes from Tokyo by bullet train and home to the majestic Mount Fuji, has welcomed the opening of a new luxury onsen resort – the Atami Izusan KARAKU on ...

NAGANO, Japan -- Chikuma, a city in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, is striving to revitalize its onsen hot spring resorts. A major part of this strategy is a revival of geisha and "snack bar" ...

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