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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...