Japanese hot springs attract visitors from all over the world. In the hot-spring heaven that is Japan there are many baths that have interesting additions that may be surprising to foreigners. Here ...

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Japan’s island of Kyushu often gets overlooked by a lot of overseas tourists to Japan, but it’s a place that deserves to be on your itinerary, with hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path discoveries you ...

Nestled in the lush landscapes of the Oregon Cascades, the McKenzie River is not only a haven for outdoor enthusiasts but also a secret sanctuary for those seeking the soothing embrace of natural hot ...

TANABE, Wakayama Prefecture--How about an outdoor hot spring bath ... with lots and lots of other people? It’s an annual winter tradition here at the Kawayu Onsen spa resort and open to all until Feb.

SHENYANG — As the golden hue of dusk washed across the sky, Xu Xin wrapped up her day of skiing at a Changbai Mountain resort in Jilin province, and headed for a bath in an outdoor hot spring. "The ...

When the hustle, bustle, and other non-rhyming but still fatiguing aspects of big city life start to be too much for your tastes, one of the best ways to relieve yourself of urban stress in Japan is ...

Ancient Romans and Greeks knew the restorative value of a long soak in a thermal bath. The Romans, in particular, built vast thermae spa complexes for steeping in mineral-rich springs, whose thermal ...