Ginzan Onsen, a hot spring town in the Yamagata region ... to more undiscovered regions of the country, as demand for travel to Japan continues to soar,” said a spokesperson from the Central ...

Onsen destinations offering relaxation and wellness options are still the option of choice for both domestic and foreign ...

The massive influx of foreign tourists has proven to be more bane than boon for the Japanese onsen [hot spring] industry.

Some onsen have even been forced to close due to insufficient water supply. Local officials noted that despite restrictions and calls for water conservation, the tourism boom continues unabated.

HANAMAKI, Iwate Prefecture—Hotel employee Chen Mei Hui has helped to put this hot spring resort in northeastern Japan on the must-visit list for many tourists from her native Taiwan.

And at the Onsen Hot Pools, soaking in one of the indoor and outdoor pools also includes an incredible mountain vista. Visitors find that the pools (each of which can accommodate up to four ...

Hot spring resorts across Japan are facing water shortages as the influx of foreign tourists drives up usage, forcing some ...

There are two types of bathhouses in Tokyo and throughout Japan: onsen and sento. While there are obvious similarities between the two – they're both communal hot-water baths and visitors must ...

The dessert is cooked in the steam of hot spring water that is available at the Myoban onsen resort in Beppu ... ones,” according to the Jalan travel information magazine.