Furōfushi Onsen is located on Koganezaki, a cape in the town of Fukaura, on the beautiful Sea of Japan coast of Aomori Prefecture. The natural hot springs have been known since ancient times, when ...

Dear Sundog: I was soaking naked in hot springs in the woods when a group of people arrived and joined me in their swimsuits. Was I obliged to put mine on? —Naked and Alone Dear Naked: What brings us ...

Trail Creek Hot Springs consists of two outdoor walled pools of 116‑degree spring water with valves to let in some cold river water. Just 0.1 miles from the parking area off Highway 55, the pools are ...

In Japanese there’s a word, shinrinyoku, which refers to spending time in a forest to relax and be soothed by the serenity and beauty of the natural environment. Shinrinyoku literally translates as ...

As subzero temperatures linger, few winter pleasures rival sinking into steaming mineral water while frost hangs in the air. Across Korea, several spa and hot s ...