Agoda's data finds that travelers are booking onsen activities as part of walking, hiking, and exploration tours to experience destinations like a local. Agoda is thrilled to offer a wide range of ...

The water from Onsen Bath Powder has a high reduction potential. Results of ORP Measurements for 88 Hot Spring Sources in Japan Onsen Harvest's 'Onsen Bath Powder' turns your bath into a rejuvenating ...

Discover Asia’s top 5 onsen destinations to explore in 2026, from Osaka and Kyoto to Ha Long, Beppu and Nagasaki, as wellness ...

In Japan, bathing is more than just a way to get clean—it’s an ancient tradition elevated to an art form. Long regarded as both a physical and spiritual experience, communal bathing has historically ...

On a recent concert tour in Japan, I had the chance to visit several thermal baths and to chat with people about the tradition of bathing. I was fascinated by their differences with American spas.

With Tokyo Fashion Week coming to a close, there is much to see and do outside of the collections—from the gardens to the shrines and the obligatory (and adorable) stationery store romps. However, few ...

Six hot spring resorts in the Tohoku region were among the top 10 of a major travel website’s list of “most recommended onsen off the beaten track.” ...

Hawai Onsen and Togo Onsen are neighboring hot spring districts in the town of Yurihama, Tottori Prefecture. Both hot springs are next to a lake surrounded by mountains, so visitors exploring either ...

Joshin Etsu Kogen National Park is near Tokyo and has the most popular onsen in Japan. Read this guide to learn about the different hot springs, hikes, and hotels in this Japanese national park.