In Ginzan Onsen, historic buildings overlook the pristine and serene Ginzan River, which flows through the center of the village. Could this be Japan’s most charming winter village?

Thanks to its abundance of natural hot springs, bathing is an important part of Japanese culture. In fact, there are over 3,000 hot spring resorts across the country. While it’s easy to find an ...

Nozawa Onsen is a premier ski resort nestled in a secluded corner of central Japan. Unlike Japan’s other well-known resorts, Nozawa Onsen retains an authentic and traditional atmosphere. It has no ...

For a relaxing ski and onsen holiday, Nagano’s lesser known winter wonderland is just a short trip from Tokyo. Go to the content Go to the footer. No thanks. Subscribe.

Japan is home to more than 3,000 natural hot springs – but one is so legendary that bathers embark on a four-day round-trip journey to soak in it.

These days it's the "in thing" for visitors to Japan to dress, walk and even learn to behave as Japanese do. In little Kinosaki, a hot spring town two and a ...

The package includes daily breakfast, a four hour beginner's ski lesson, a Niseko Village ski lift pass, ski wear and equipment rental and complimentary use of the natural onsen. The package is valid ...

In Ginzan Onsen, historic buildings overlook the pristine and serene Ginzan River, which flows through the center of the village. Could this be Japan’s most charming winter village?