I wrapped my yukata, a cloth kimono, around my naked body, pulling the left side of the fabric over the right, as instructed, and tied the obi sash securely at my waist. The hotel provided these robes ...

What to do during Tokyo’s long, frigid winters? Seek refuge and warmth in the many wonderful onsen (hot springs) scattered throughout the city, naturally. Here are our favorites. Spa LaQua A hot ...

Making a creaking sound, the wooden entrance door opens, and Sumie Tamura is standing there with a friendly smile. "Irashaimase" - welcome - she says while bowing gracefully to greet me. Her ...

Even if you don’t consider yourself a bath person, or are turned off by the idea of sitting in a tub of your own grime, you still might be charmed by the ritual of visiting a Japanese hot spring, or ...

Step inside Japan’s ryokans to discover the traditions, rituals, and regional flavours that have shaped its distinctive style ...

A declaration adopted at the summit pledged the governors’ association to work with people involved in onsen toward UNESCO recognition by 2030. It said recognition would promote Japan’s onsen culture ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Travel by train (and ferry) around Kyushu, a center of onsen culture. Courtesy of Hoshino Resorts Guest cabins at Kai Yufuin, a ...