No shared ofuro here, but suites come with the traditional deep, rectangular wooden soaking tubs. They are five feet across, and you can splash away as the entire bathing area is a single wet room.

From southern Japan to the English countryside, these properties put the focus on therapeutic waters. A hot spring-fed pool at the Kai Yufuin hotel on the island of Kyushu in Japan.Credit...Courtesy ...

Japan's beauty is drawing overwhelming crowds. Popular destinations including Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka, and even Nara and Kanazawa are experiencing unprecedented overtourism. Fortunately for travelers, ...

When a friend of mine returned from his first trip to Japan, he couldn’t help but rave about the country. From the extraordinary food to the rich history to the hospitable locals, there really weren’t ...