In between several days each in Tokyo and Koyto, I'm planning a 1-2 night stay in Hakone, estimated dates November 13-14. In the Hakone area I'm most interested in walking the Old Tokaido Road, being ...

On our first two trips we visited a few ryokans with onsen bathing facilities, usually taking advantage of the smaller family baths that could be booked privately, to Pete and I to chat as we shared ...

The picturesque town of Shibu Onsen in Nagano prefecture is the perfect balm for a busy visit to Japan. It’s traditional, quaint, and a glorious place to explore several uniquely Japanese experiences.

Part of the experience of staying in a ryokan, a traditional Japanese guesthouse, is the relief you’ll feel as soon as you walk in the door. It’s a mindset shift, the opportunity to fully switch to a ...