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A modern, minimalist building with expansive glass windows, nestled into a lush green mountainside with mist in the distance

Onsen · LXR Hotels & Resorts

Onsen Retreat: LXR Plants Flag in Hakone's Gora District

Hilton's luxury brand expands its Japanese footprint, targeting Hakone's renowned hot spring region. This development signals continued investment in Japan's high-end wellness tourism.

M. CHEVALIER·2 min read

Jun 11, 2026

A traditional Japanese ryokan interior with intricate wooden screens and a glimpse of an outdoor onsen bath.

Onsen · Hoshino Resorts

KAI Ito: An Onsen Retreat Beyond Tokyo's Frazzle

Venture off the familiar Hakone trail for an authentic Japanese onsen experience in the Izu Peninsula. This seaside enclave offers a tranquil escape, just 90 minutes from Tokyo's urban intensity.

H. TANABE·2 min read

May 31, 2026

Exterior shot of a modern luxury hotel with traditional Japanese architectural elements, possibly Capella Kyoto, nestled in a historic district.

Onsen

Japan's 2026 Hotel Landscape: Capella Kyoto, Nara Prison, and Beyond

Anticipated openings like Capella Kyoto and the HOSHINOYA Nara Prison Hotel are poised to redefine luxury accommodation. Japan's 2026 hospitality scene blends ancient traditions with avant-garde design, offering travelers unparalleled experiences.

T. VIDAL·2 min read

May 9, 2026

A modern Japanese hot-spring inn building with traditional architectural elements, set against a lush green landscape.

Onsen · Kyoto Omuro Kadensho

Kyoto's Omuro District Welcomes Third Kadensho Onsen Experience

Kyoto Omuro Kadensho, a new luxury hot spring inn, opens in May 2026, marking the third property in the Kadensho series. It promises an experience rooted in understated elegance and traditional Japanese aesthetics.

H. TANABE·2 min read

May 9, 2026

A modern Japanese onsen ryokan exterior with traditional architectural elements, surrounded by lush greenery or a serene landscape.

Onsen · KAI

KAI Hotel Brand Accelerates Growth, Expanding to 30 Onsen Ryokans by 2030

Hoshino Resorts' KAI brand will commemorate its 15th anniversary in 2026 by significantly increasing its portfolio. The expansion reinforces its commitment to modernizing Japan's revered onsen culture for a global audience through a '30 Onsens, 30 Cultures' initiative.

M. CHEVALIER·2 min read

May 9, 2026