TRAVEL WRITING
A Japanese Adventure
Wilderness, road trips and adventure - the thrills of discovering Japan differently
ONSEN CULTURE
Soak your troubles away
Six onsen resort towns that retain all their old-time charm and quaintness. Stroll around the village in your yukata robes and feel like you travelled in time.
Discover the best of Japan’s traditions in the ryokan inns, walking on tatami floors, resting on futons and soaking in the in-house natural spring bathhouses.
Looking forward to visiting an onsen for the first time? Wondering how it works? Read on to learn about the good manners, or “onsen etiquette”.
Onsen 101: different types of onsen, bathhouse facilities, prices and how to find what you are looking for.