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Mountain baths, historic hot spring towns and quiet ryokan stays — discover one of Japan's most restorative travel traditions.
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When the international traveler envisions Tokyo, the mind is instantly flooded with images of unrelenting modernity. It is a metropolis defined by its staggering verticality, the…
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Historic streets, bathhouses and destinations built around hot springs.
Tatami rooms, seasonal meals and the ritual of a Japanese stay.
Open-air hot springs surrounded by mountains, forests and snow.
What to know before your first Japanese hot spring experience.
Remote baths and quieter hot spring escapes beyond the famous names.
Find hot springs from Kyushu to the mountains of northern Japan.
THE ART OF SLOWING DOWN
“Some journeys are measured by how little you need to do.”STAY A LITTLE LONGER
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Leave the checklist behind and discover a slower, more deliberate way to experience Japan.
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