Japan’s southernmost main island, Kyushu, is a land deeply connected to nature. Known for its volcanic terrain, lush forests, ...

Ryokans are traditional-style Japanese inns that typically offer traditional tatami mat rooms, beautiful gardens, and ...

One of the most unique experiences you can have on a visit to Japan is staying in a ryokan, or traditional inn. There’s ...

and experiencing traditional Japanese culture, like ryokan inns and hot-spring bathing away from the crowds. Where to start? It might not be the first thing you would think of doing in Japan ...

For the past two decades, a traditional "ryokan" inn in southwestern Japan has been spreading its hospitality more broadly ...