JAPANESE COUNTRYSIDE

Nothing beats the flavor of fresh cherries: ripe and full of juice!

Awarded two stars by the Michelin Green Guide Japan in 2009, Kurokawa Onsen Town is an amazing place to unwind with 24 hot spring baths you can enjoy even as a day visitor, some with very surprising features.

Even people who suffer from gephyrophobia won't be able to resist crossing these bridges to see the pristine blue waters below and a baby blue sky above.

No matter what the season, the stunning Bijinyashi Forest certainly lives up to its name: 'beautiful woods!'

This charming and magnificent ryokan, with its in-room 'kaiseki' dinner, is a great reason to venture into the hills above Gero.

Our favorite Texan in Tokyo heads to Tochigi to try her first 'ryokan' experience—and we've got the video here!

Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese culture at this 160-year-old 'ryokan' in Hida-Takayama.

If you're looking for traditional Japanese-style lodging, look no further than these ten Japanese inns.