Onsen (Hot Springs)
Beginner’s Guide to Onsen in Japan
Japan’s hot springs are warm and welcoming. But how do you use them? Here's everything you need to know.
By Cassandra Lord 5 min read
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Christmas markets, buckets of snow and Arctic-like ice floes are on our wish list to Santa for winter experiences in Japan.
Ink and Onsen: How to Enjoy Hot Springs If You Have Tattoos
A guide to experiencing Japan's hot springs - even when you're inked.
Guide to Skiing and Snowboarding in Japan
Shred world-class powder in the Japanese mountains. Japow!
Pressing Pause on The Tokyo Rush with Two Days in Tottori
My brief escape to healing hot springs, deserts and mountains.
Yudanaka: The Heavenly Onsen Town Next to Hell Valley
Close to the Snow Monkey Park, foreigner-friendly Yudanaka Onsen in Nagano makes for a great day or overnight hot spring trip.
7 Onsen in Chugoku Where Men and Women Can Bathe Together
Soak in the nature and history of one of Japan’s oldest traditions — with ladies and gentlemen alike!
8 Onsen in Shikoku Where Men and Women Can Bathe Together
Enjoy an intimate bathing experience in one — or more — of Shikoku’s many natural hot springs.
8 Onsen in Chubu Where Men and Women Can Bathe Together
No trip to the Chubu region is complete without a visit to one of Japan’s most traditional attractions — a mixed-gender hot spring!
9 Onsen in Tohoku Where Men and Women Can Bathe Together
Take a trip to the Tohoku region, down a road less traveled, where the most beautiful mixed baths wait to be discovered.
7 Onsen in Hokkaido Where Men and Women Can Bathe Together
Hokkaido is an island blessed with an abundance of natural goodies like seafood, snow sports, and skinny dipping with friends!
3 Unforgettable Ryokan and Onsen Experiences from Japan Expert Rob Goss
Take an expert’s guided journey into three of the most beautiful and unforgettable experiences you can find at Japan’s inns and hot springs.
