Japan is home to over 27,000 hot springs and over 3,000 onsen towns, many with healing benefits to skin conditions, joint stiffness, and other diseases. TokudAw has curated recommendations on where to go to enjoy a healing onsen and how to ensure your hotel has an authentic onsen.

Relaxing destinations near Tokyo that are within a short 2-3 hour drive and make a great 1-2 day trip destination, perfect for a private car hire to handle the logistics.

If you're planning a honeymoon in Japan, it's tempting to see as many cities as you can. But changing hotels every day or two wears you out faster than you'd expect.

With one or two weeks, we recommend a few days in Tokyo, two or three nights in an onsen area, then on to Kyoto or Osaka. Hakone, Mishima and the Izu area are good places to break the journey between Tokyo and Kansai: hot springs, Mt Fuji, good food and a bit of local culture.

Just one and a half hours away from Tokyo, Hakone is a beautiful city on the side of Lake Ashi and surrounded by rolling mountains and onsen (hot springs). The city offers a variety of sights, from museums to cruises, all with a beautiful backdrop of Japan’s natural landscape. With so much to do, here’s TokudAw’s guide to a perfect day exploring Hakone.

The science behind Japan's revered onsen (hot springs) culture, moving beyond the traditional perception of relaxation to a deeper understanding of their therapeutic benefits. It reviews research on how different types of onsen, such as Carbon Dioxide, Sulfate, Bicarbonate, and Acidic springs, can positively impact health through their unique mineral compositions. The piece highlights specific mechanisms, like vasodilation for circulation and the bactericidal effects of acidic waters on skin conditions.

A guide for how to pack for the winter snow and cold weather in Japan. Layering is the best way to stay warm and dress in winter. You’ll need to dress in 3 layers–base layer, mid layer, outer layer. You’ll also need warm accessories, which we will cover in this guide for cold-weather dressing.

If you think Paris and Venice are the only romantic destinations in the world, then you’ve been sleeping on a gem of beauty and culture. Japan is full of many well-known spots and special sights for couples who want to cherish their 40th or 50th wedding anniversary here.

So, if you’re planning to celebrate your day in Japan, we have a handful of 50th wedding anniversary ideas to make the trip special and memorable.

Nestled in the serene shadow of the iconic Mount Fuji, Hakone stands as a jewel in the greater Tokyo area, beckoning travelers with its picturesque landscape and tranquil ambiance.

Easily accessible from Tokyo, Hakone is a popular day-trip destination from Tokyo, but staying overnight will let you experience one of its famous ryokans.

Experience the epitome of Japanese luxury and culture. Discover the charm, tranquility, and heritage of Japan's finest ryokans.