Several cities in Japan are grappling with overtourism as local governments take different approaches to curbing crowds. Japan is known for its hot springs (onsens) and bathing facilities surrounded ...

Soak in the three-Michelin-starred baths of Hyotan Onsen. Learn more about the craft of traditional bamboo weaving by taking a class at the Bamboo Cultural Center. Take a thermal sand bath while ...

There's nothing quite like coastal Japan—I love waking up to island-dotted bays and gentle sea breezes. In this particular town, though, the landscape is peppered with tendrils of steam and mist that ...

Known for its Olympic-worthy mountains, alpine forests, and highlands crossed by rivers and ponds, Joshin Etsu Kogen National Park is an outdoor playground near Tokyo. But the Japanese national park ...

Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, has begun limiting entry to day trippers during winter peak season, becoming another destination to tackle ...