Photo by Clio Tilton The baths are generally separated by sex, although in some more remote hot springs they still have mixed-gender baths. Actually, the tradition of men and women bathing ...

Japanese onsens -- bath houses where patrons relax naked ... States by a Japanese hotel firm," it said. Sharon Springs was once a vibrant hot spring and tourist hub but need revitalization after ...

Despite being set in the middle of the city, Funaya features traditional Japanese rooms ... town and natural hot springs that flow into the public and private outdoor baths. While the property ...

Three of these towns — Katayamazu Onsen, Yamashiro Onsen and Yamanaka Onsen — are famous for their onsen, or hot springs ... In Kaga, public bath houses (segregated by gender) are so ingrained ...

is probably not where you’d expect to find a traditional Japanese onsen. However, once you cross the threshold of this authentic day spa and bath house, you’ll be left wondering if you’re ...