Hakone has a history of 1200 years as a hot spring hot spot. A short 1 to 2-hour journey away from the city center, it’s just right for a day trip to see the sights as you go around the abundant shops ...

Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture has reclaimed its position as the nation’s most popular hot spring resort after being surprisingly ousted last year, according to a survey. In 2022, the Kusatsu onsen in ...

On the terrace of my ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) room, I sink into the sulfur-scented waters of a private onsen (hot spring) bath as a soft evening rain patters on the surrounding foliage. A ...