DEEPER JAPAN

If you’re looking to get off the beaten path, then give these towns a try!

Oita has the most hot spring sources, but Hokkaido has the most spas—and the highest onsen is in Toyama.

Do you want to immerse yourself in a relaxing environment surrounded by rich Japanese history and architecture?

Tyler Lynch met his future wife on a trip to a hot spring inn. They were living in Seattle when fate intervened.

All water isn’t the same. Every natural spring passes through layers upon layers of rock that can give the water a unique chemical makeup said to have a variety of health effects depending on the mineral content of the water.

There are plenty of sites and pamphlets explaining how to visit an onsen like a pro. But how about a quick checklist of what not to do?

When Hokkaido's highest lake is covered in ice during winter, it features an igloo-style onsen.

With over 1,000 bowls under (and over) his belt, Ramen Adventures’ Brian MacDuckson knows a thing or two about eating ramen. But how much does he know about cooking it?