With its ancient legends of Japanese monarchs and feudal lords, Mifuneyama Rakuen in Saga, Kyushu prefecture is revered for its cultural significance as well as its exquisite natural beauty. Sprawling ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joni Sweet is a journalist who covers travel, wellness, and adventure. A trip to an onsen is a quintessential part of a trip to ...

As Singaporeans wait every day with bated breath for the announcement that Japan will finally be open, why not bring the Japanese experience to you? With Yunomori Onsen & Spa at Kallang Wave Mall, you ...

On the cusp of Kobe’s city limits is Arima Onsen, one of Japan’s oldest spa towns. Set amid mountains dotted with patches of green, Arima is where the gods would bathe, according to legend. In ...

When it comes to wellness, Los Cabos sits firmly on the map. This desert-meets-sea part of Mexico is known for its unique beauty offerings, from wellness retreats to next-level spas for ...

Tucked away on the subterranean level of Robert De Niro’s Greenwich Hotel, the Shibui Spa takes its name from the Japanese word that refers to a particular aesthetic of simple, subtle, and unobtrusive ...

Japan’s tourism agency has asked spas to welcome foreign tourists with tattoos, in the hope that a relaxed policy will allow more visitors to enjoy the traditional baths. The unwritten ban on tattooed ...

Thailand's leading spa and wellness center Panpuri Wellness is the latest in Thailand that has jumped onto the cannabis craze bandwagon. The spa brand has introduced "Holistic Cannabis Wellness ...