Exploring northern Japan's onsen culture
Head to the unsung Japanese region of Tohoku to discover its traditional inns, and immerse yourself in the thermal waters ...
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Japan’s natural hot springs are running low. Overtourism is to blame
But not every pool of heated water qualifies as an onsen. Japan has strict laws governing one of the country’s most iconic ...
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Japan's Best Onsen Town Is A Cozy And Authentic Destination Surrounded By Mountains
This lesser-visited town in Japan is a dream destination featuring hot springs, rich history, and breathtaking scenery for an ...
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As sales of Japan temples and shrines surge, a crackdown on bad-faith buyers
SANBAGAWA, Gunma Prefecture--Benmou Suzuki’s dilapidated 420-year-old temple, located deep in the forest near a tiny Japanese mountain village, hardly looks like prized real estate. Yet the monk ...
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Japan by the sea: Wakayama is a must for your next visit
These lead to the three great Kumano shrines and the temples of holy Koyasan ... in all of Kansai (south-central Japan), and are home to historic onsen areas, as well as offering coral reefs ...