Planning Winter in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon Zao Onsen, Yamagata: Famous for its “snow monsters,” frost-covered trees... Soak in an Onsen Soaking in an onsen amidst snowy surroundings is an experience
Culture Wake-jinja and Inukai Falls Guillaume Doré Not too far from Myoken onsen, you can find a shrine that Sakamoto Ryoma and his wife Oryo visited during their honeymoon, as well as a nice waterfall.
Accommodation 5 Accommodation Spots with a Fuji View Kim Bergström The ryokan has both public onsen and reservable private onsen, but some... rooms are decked out with your very own personal balcony onsen like you
Transportation 5 of Kyushu's Unique Train Stations Kim Bergström Kappa, onsen, and Japan's southernmost train stop
Activities Okuoi Kojo Station Richard Sweet You'll see local onsens, and some restaurants that serve Shizuoka'... Your walk ends near Sesso-kyo Onsen Station.
11 Activities Streets of Beppu Kim Bergström Beppu in Oita Prefecture is a city best known for their onsen culture. The city is also gearing up for their part in hosting the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Dontsuku Festival 2026 Early Oct The fertility-focused Dontsuku Festival sees a giant wooden phallus placed on a mikoshi (portable shrine) and paraded around Inatori Onsen, with the goal
Oumi Summer Festival at Ikuta Shrine 2026 Early Aug highlights will be a rugby challenge with the women’s team Kobe Fast Gyro