The Futsukaichi Onsen Daimaru Besso inn only changed the water in its large bath two days a year, when the inn was closed, according to Fukuoka prefectural officials and other sources.

People in Japan love bathing in hot springs, or onsen.And since the old days, it has been common for people to check into residential hot-spring inns for extended stays to boost their health, heal ...

The buildings, a rendering of a modern-period onsen, were designated an important cultural asset in 1994, the first public bath in the country to be so recognized. To preserve the Honkan for ...

Japanese onsens -- bath houses where patrons relax naked together ... "The move will mark the first opening of an onsen inn in the United States by a Japanese hotel firm," it said.

Then I tried the Onsen Waffle Bath Towel, one of the picks in our towel guide. This towel is soft and plush, like a summery throw, but it’s still very absorbent while retaining the drape and ...

So it came right when you parked your car at the ryokan you booked months ago. Are you going to laugh or cry during your stay ...

In Japan, onsen tourism plays a crucial role in boosting local economies. Towns and resorts are centred around onsen (hot spring) facilities that draw millions of visitors, both domestic and ...