Located on Kyushu Island in Oita, Beppu is Japan's most famous hot spring town, with over 2,500 hot spring sources. Here's what to know before you go.

Momijigari” means hunting autumn leaves and people consult forecasts and follow predictions to find the most beautiful ...

When you look up things to do in Beppu, you’ll quickly notice that “visit the seven hells of Beppu” usually gets listed as a single activity, as if it were something you can check off in under an hour ...

On a recent concert tour in Japan, I had the chance to visit several thermal baths and to chat with people about the tradition of bathing. I was fascinated by their differences with American spas.

Bathing in an “Onsen,” or hot spring, should be on any bucket list for Japan, even if you aren’t a big wellness girlie — although the physical and mental benefits are definitely part of the draw. Each ...