Food Fuunoki Shokudo Kim Bergström When wandering around the charming onsen town of Ureshino looking for a... The onsen waters in Ureshino are said to be fantastic for a range of ailments
Activities Best Beaches Near Tokyo H. Fern From family-friendly beaches to seaside onsens and beginner windsurfing lessons, there’s something for everyone.
Activities Straddling the Skyline in Shibu Toge Pass Linka Wade Driving on Route 292 around Gunma's Kusatsu Onsen offers stunning views as well as interesting places like the highest point on Japan's national routes
Beauty & Spa Natural Hot Springs Heiwajima Sophia Qin While Ota Ward is well-known for its numerous bath houses, Natural Hot Springs Heiwajima takes the typical onsen experience to the next level.
Area Tokamachi Tokamachi is located in the southern region of Niigata Prefecture. It only takes around 2 hours by shinkansen to get here from Tokyo. It is rich in culture and tradition. The area is mostly covered..
Planning Staying at a Ryokan One of Lonely Planet's Top Expe... Kim Bergström Oct 23, 2025 Many ryokans are also onsen inns, built around natural hot spring baths
Activities Jigokudani in Noboribetsu Anne Lauenroth Noboribetsu Onsen is a hot springs village in southwestern Hokkaido’s Shikotsu-Toya... fascinating local sight lies a 10-minute walk north from the Noboribetsu Onsen
Japan's Underrated Spots From the Sydney Morning He... Kim Bergström Dec 19, 2025 Small villages, steaming onsen, and sacred shrines reward those who walk