A Guide to Ryokan in Japan: What to Expect, Booking and Etiquette
Etiquette tips, what to expect and ryokan recommendations.
Etiquette tips, what to expect and ryokan recommendations.
Plenty of group ski events and tours in Japan to choose from!
Eat, steam and sightsee your way through the cold season!
There may not be any mixed-gender onsen in Tokyo, but there are plenty of stunning locations that you could do as a day trip or weekend getaway.
Where to get your dose of cute 'n' fluffy, minus the cruelty. Includes lots of cat photos.
Just an hour outside of Tokyo, nature-filled Akiruno makes for an easy day trip and perfect place to decompress from big-city life.
Many Tokyo wards own country lodges that can be rented cheaply by residents, including foreigners. Here's how.
All the info you need to plan your island escape.
Oedo Onsen Monogatari provides the ultimate bathing experience in Tokyo with an Edo-era twist. (Money-saving tips included)
How to visit the 9 Tokyo islands: the complete cheapo's guide on how to get there, where to stay and what to do at these mini paradises.
A weekend getaway to Kusatsu, a well-known onsen town in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture, for 10,000 yen—challenge accepted!
Most famous for Miyajima—the rest of the Hatsukaichi area often gets overlooked. There are mountain pilgrimages, festivals, hot springs and more.
whether it's the pouring rain or burning sun that makes you want to head for cover, we make sure you don't squander your Tokyo stay.
The definitive guide to Tokyo's best onsen and public bathhouses, including all you need to know about opening hours, prices (deals included!), and which places allow tattoos.