Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan - December 01, 2024 Japanese monkeys soak in an open-air hot spring at the Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden in Hakodate in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Dec. 1, 2024.

Spot rare wildlife, soak in a hot spring and sail in a frozen wonderland on Japan’s northernmost island.

The increased focus on foreign travelers follows the death of a Hong Kong woman on the outskirts of Otaru. The 61-year-old ...

Japan offers a blend of tradition, innovation and breathtaking nature spots, so it’s no wonder that it’s a top-tier travel destination for many. From the powder-fine snow in Hokkaido to the healing ...

SAPPORO, Japan -- A unique combination ... on Japan's northern main island of Hokkaido. Sapporo Hoheikyo Onsen, located in the Jozankei hot spring resort district, is known not just for ...

Soaking in a Japanese hot spring is the perfect way to heal a tired body and mind. In 2025, Kusatsu Onsen heads a nationwide ranking of hot springs. In the 2025 ranking of the most popular hot ...

That figure doesn’t include those making day trips from Sapporo, Hokkaido’s capital ... Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, began limiting ...