The northernmost island of the country captivates with its imposing nature, a unique culinary culture, and delightful hot ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sleep on the shores of one of Japan’s most scenic bays in the upscale Matsushima Sakan Shoan ryokan. Discover the spectacular ...

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 ...

The healing power of heat has been felt ever since the Romans built settlements around hot springs 2,000 years ago. It would ...

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 ...

A private river cruise in Arashiyama offers an escape from the crowds at the bamboo forest as well as a unique wagyu lunch. Venerable Uchida Tsukemono, a specialty food shop founded in 1940, lets ...

Explore San’in Kaigan National Park, where coastline, fishing villages, hot springs and food culture fall into rhythm with Japan's coastline.

Step back in time to 1920s Japan at the historic Hotel New Grand, Yokohama’s first Western-style hotel. Soak in mineral-rich hot springs while taking in views of the bay at Manyo Club. Savor a ...

Tokyo (CNN) — 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 ...