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 ...

Ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn that offers guests a unique and immersive experience of Japanese culture and hospitality. These establishments have a long history and are known for their warm ...

Just a short train ride from forever-bustling Tokyo is Hakone, an idyllic mountainous resort town treasured for its onsen, a very special type of Japanese hot springs. Ensconced in nature, it’s the ...

In Japan, the epitome of chilling out is having a soak in an inn’s hot springs – and The Ryokan Collection is a good place to start, with over 47 luxury ryokans across the nation From snowy Hokkaido ...

Hiramatsu Hotels & Resorts has an interesting pedigree. This small group of boutique destination hotels was founded by its owner Hiroyuki Hiramatsu, who was the first Japanese chef to receive a ...

These days, it’s hard not to know what an onsen town is. But back when I visited Japan for the third time in 2019, I had no idea this side of Japan even existed. It was only thanks to Papu’s ...