An curved arrow pointing right. At the Yunessun Spa and Resort in Hakone, Japan visitors can bathe in hot springs filled with popular beverages such as red wine, green tea, sake and coffee.

Book Retreats named Japan the top destination in all of Asia. Feeling overworked, undervalued, and generally a bit frazzled?

But to truly feel the effect of the relaxing spa town and appreciate the atmosphere, it is worth spending at least one night in Hakone if your Japan itinerary allows.

Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture has reclaimed its position as the nation’s most popular hot spring resort after being surprisingly ousted last year, according to a survey. In 2022, the Kusatsu ...