The only thing better than a rooftop onsen is a rooftop onsen with staggering views and free ice cream. Perched atop the 18th floor of this inexpensive, 193-room ryokan in neonladen Shinjuku, this ...

Japan is famously known for its hot springs, or onsen, which provide a peaceful retreat from the city chaos. While famous ...

Banyan Tree, which revealed record profits in 2024, has revealed plans to introduce Onsen bathrooms to its wellness hotels ...

It’s an invaluable opportunity to connect with the community and a fantastic way to dive into Kyoto beyond the usual tourist ...

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This is true, too, of the Japanese ryokan — by some measures, the oldest operating form of hotel in the world ... is expended on maintaining the onsen (thermal bath); these are found across ...

But not every ryokan is tailored toward family travelers. It’s important that you pick the right one for your needs, based on both geography and what features it offers. In this ...

A TikToker using the handle @AlizeinJapan has sparked reactions after showing her staycation in a hotel that is manned by robots at the front desk. Alize toured Japan and decided to give a short to ...

Japan's first genuine resort hotel, in the town of Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. The inn's 500-year history pivoted in 1877 when industrialist Sennosuke Yamaguchi bought the Fujiya Ryokan ...

The Fauchon Hotel Kyoto is where the French Fauchon brand meets traditional Japanese culture. The hotel features contemporary culinary arts and renowned restaurants such as Grand Cafe Fauchon ...

The city assembly of Kyoto passed an ordinance by a majority vote Tuesday to raise its maximum accommodation tax to ¥10,000 ($66) per guest per night. The amount will be the highest among areas ...