From the months of March to May, Japan experiences spring time with the onset of the iconic cherry blossoms (sakura), making it a popular time for both locals and tourists to enjoy the outdoors.

Japan has always been at the top of my ... Kyoto, and the hot-spring town of Shima Onsen. The trip was full of incredible food, the kindest people, and sights I'll never forget.

Travel by Hikari and Sakura trains will ... buy some Yu no Hana hot spring powder to experience the healing minerals of Japan’s hot springs at home. If you’re looking for something else ...

We booked our recent trip to Japan a year in advance to see the cherry blossoms, which only bloom briefly in the spring.

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized ... Ureshino is home to some of Japan’s most coveted onsens, run by more than 30 hotels and ryokans, the traditional Japanese inns.

Several cities in Japan are grappling with overtourism as local governments take different approaches to curbing crowds. Japan is known for its hot springs (onsens) and bathing facilities ...

With so much to see and do, planning a trip to Japan can involve as much research ... old temples and perhaps plan to experience the hot springs in Hakone and go white-water rafting on the ...