The first thing to consider about the Japanese onsen is whether or not being naked in public bothers you. I’m not referring ...

YAMANOUCHI, Nagano Prefecture—Visitors to the popular monkey park here have been delighted by the sight of wild Japanese macaques soaking in hot springs to escape the winter chill. Approximately ...

Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in natural pools and bliss out. The country is home to ...

Wild snow monkeys soak in natural hot springs to escape the winter ... Matsumoto is just under an hour away from Nagano City by train. It is home to Japan's oldest surviving castle.