Spa & massage · JAPAN MASSAGE AND SPA
The price of an hour on the table swings hard inside Japan. Below: the 15 that earn the money, and what separates them.
Review of Tokyo’s Kangfu Beauty & Body Care Salon, covering facial sculpting, scalp care, pelvic adjustment, price, access, and practical tips.
“this facility is very clean, beautiful I love the table and the entire treatment was great. I've never had a treatment like that.”
Create your own ikebana in a small Tokyo workshop near Nakano. Learn Japanese flower art, receive patient guidance, and take your arrangement home.
“It was my first time to participate in Ikebana, but I was able to participate with peace of mind because I was taught carefully from the history and basics. It was very easy to understand because the teacher explained the procedure and gRead moreAuto-translated”
Review of Osaka’s temple head spa, matcha facial, foot bath, tea ceremony, and yukata photos, with practical tips on value and booking.
“Lovely temple, beautiful experience and the host are very nice and it’s an experience I highly recommend.”
Review of Spa Damai Daikanyama in Tokyo, with treatment choices, pricing, appointment tips, value, and practical advice for booking.
“Great spa definitely recommend! Professional from start to finish. Worth treating yourself! Couple massage lovely experience. Staff welcoming and very friendly.”
Review of Osaka’s 60-minute warm bamboo oil massage at a traditional temple, with practical tips, pricing, what’s included, and who should book.
“We had a great massage at this beautiful temple. The location is like an oasis in a bustling area of the city. The temple is beautiful. We felt very welcomed and the massage was so relaxing. Both masseuses spoke English very well and were accommodating to our requests as to where to focus the massages. They even gave us some suggestions as to how to work our especially tight areas. It was a great end to our two week trip in Japan. If you’re on the fence, definitely go for it as it’s a lovely experience.”
Review of Osaka’s Naniwa-no-Yu hot spring, with city views, natural mineral water, prices, bathing rules, hours, and practical tips.
“It was ok. My first time and it’s not really my thing. Stayed for 30mins and left. Too hot for me.”
Review of Osaka’s temple massage: 90-minute bamboo oil treatment, tea ceremony, Zen meditation, yukata, sweets, and practical booking tips.
“Massage très relaxant, moment agréable au calme et personnel adorable ! Merci pour ce moment !”
Review of Osaka’s three-hour temple wellness ritual with bamboo massage, matcha facial, tea ceremony, yukata photos, and practical booking tips.
“Alles was gewoon perfect. De ervaring, de mensen, de massage. met zo veel aandacht gegeven.”
Review of Tokyo’s private CARINA GINZA head spa, with scalp diagnosis, water jet peeling, sake pack, massage, price, access, and booking tips.
“This place is amazing — a truly relaxing hair spa experience. The treatment is warm, gentle, and incredibly soothing, perfect for enjoying a real moment of peace. I had Saaya as my therapist, and she gave me the best head massage I’ve ever had. She was very delicate and used exactly the right amount of pressure. An absolutely wonderful experience! 🤩🤩🤩 The spa is located in a small street, just above a jewelry shop — you’ll need to take the elevator to get there. Make sure to arrive exactly on time, not earlier or later, as they manage appointments very precisely :)”
Recover from Kyoto sightseeing with a private 120-minute shiatsu or aroma massage near Kyoto Station, including head care for jet lag.
“I had a truly wonderful shiatsu massage with Nanami. She is incredibly kind and welcomed me with a warm, genuine presence that instantly made me feel comfortable. The massage itself was exceptional—she carefully worked through mRead more”
Relax at an Osaka temple with a foot bath, oil massage, bamboo fascia work, yukata photo, meditation, and tea ceremony.
“The photos and description in the ad do a good job of outlining the activity. There are quite a few mini elements to this experience and it makes for a whole body/mind/spirt educational and relaxing event set in an interesting small Buddhist Read more”
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Review of Matsushima’s Zen meditation tour from Sendai, with Zuigan-ji, private temple rooms, matcha, Buddhist cuisine, and practical tips.
“I took a tour of the Matsushima Zuiganji Temple. Monk guided us and taught us things that weren't written in the pamphlet. The Japanese guide was also kind enough to complement the monk's explanations in English. Zazen was very good for calming my mind, even though my legs were numb. I had a great time.”
Review of Hiroshima’s private acupuncture and Japanese massage treatment, with prices, timing, qualifications, pros, drawbacks, and booking tips.
“Very friendly excellent treatment first time acupuncture and treatment helping my back and neck.”
Review of Osaka’s Zen Therapy, a private shiatsu and energy session with samue robes, matcha, tea sweets, and a treatment report.
“Well worth the price! My body was so tired and the treatments left me feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. I’m so glad I found this treatment.”
Review of Tokyo’s private cherry blossom oil massage at Aura Organic, with matcha, English service, pricing, location, and booking tips.
“Really lovely experience, absolutely worth the cost and the massage therapist is very skilled and creates a comfortable environment! I was a bit hesitant as I noticed there wasn't so many reviews and I've never received a professional massage before, but I can't imagine a better experience. Just to note, this is a secondary location of the spa Aura Organic Tokyo and hence is very established!”
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