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 ...

I t's no secret that Japan is experiencing overtourism, but actually it's only parts of Japan-because too many tourists are gathering in major cities like Tokyo and Kyoto. A wonderful way to avoid ...

Japan’s ‘Spirited Away’ spa-town is set to curb overtourism by capping daily tourist numbers. Locals in Ginzan Onsen have experienced everything from verbal abuse to an infringement on ...

Above: An onsen in the newly renovated Nishimuraya Honkan, a ryokan in the town of Kinosaki. The Gora Kadan ryokan in Hakone. Located inside the national park that is home to Mount Fuji, it is ...

Where to go in Japan beyond Tokyo. Tradition and ritual are still vital in the daily life of this pacific nation, whether exploring neon-lit metropolises and onsen spa towns or mountain trails and ...

6. Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. The healing benefits of this town’s spring water were first documented in the Middle Ages, and by the 1800s, the town was a magnet for water-based ...

Your typical spa day of a pedicure and facial could be taken to the next level with Fix Head Spa & Beyond, offering a Japanese-inspired spa experience and a "glorified hair washing experience" at ...

Thanks to a revival of British bathing culture, spa towns in the UK are ever-increasingly welcoming those seeking the ultimate relaxing getaway at some of the best spas in the country. While ...

Once such a glamorous spa town that Austria’s Empress Sisi was a regular in the 19th century, ... Visiting Japan: Here are the best places to stay, eat, shop and visit across Japan.

From Sapporo to Okinawa and everything in between, Japan's cities are vibrant, exciting, and mesmerising. ... personalised spa treatments and a traditional Japanese onsen.