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 ...

CHIKUSHINO, Fukuoka Prefecture--A long-standing onsen inn here is in hot water after being found to have violated a prefectural ordinance. The Futsukaichi Onsen Daimaru Besso inn only changed the ...

A quality soak in an onsen is a must for any Japanese adventure, but there are some rules to know before you enjoy your time in the water.

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For some people, Japan’s onsen (hot springs) present a problem. On one hand, they want to experience this undeniably enjoyable part of Japanese culture, but on the other, they don’t feel comfortable ...

There are not many places among Important Cultural Properties where you can actually bathe as a functioning public bathhouse.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Going to an onsen or a public bathhouse is a quintessentially Japanese ...

In the morning at Nozawa Onsen, when you open the door to a 'sotoyu' (public bath), you see local residents through the steam ...

Living in one of the most volcanically active countries in the world can have its perks, not least the abundance of natural hot springs or onsen. Tokyo included, the Nippon Onsen Research Association ...

For some people, Japan’s onsen (hot springs) present a problem. On one hand, they want to experience this undeniably enjoyable part of Japanese culture, but on the other, they don’t feel comfortable ...