The 6 Best Massage & Relaxation Tours in Japan

1.Japanese Massage – Kangfu Beauty & Body Care Salon

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 43 reviews · 30 minutes - 2 hours · from $69Our pick

Visit Kangfu Beauty & Body Care Salon in Ikebukuro for a Japanese manual facial, micro-bubble scalp treatment, or pelvic and body adjustment. Sessions run 30 minutes to two hours, cost $69 per person, and may include Chinese translation with select packages.

“this facility is very clean, beautiful I love the table and the entire treatment was great. I've never had a treatment like that.”

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2.Tokyo Ikebana Wellness Art Experience near Shinjuku

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $52Top rated

Join Ai-sensei for a 90-minute beginner-friendly ikebana workshop in Nakano, near Shinjuku. Learn the art’s 600-year history, handle seasonal flowers, and create a free-style arrangement with personal guidance. Your finished flowers go home with you, making this a hands-on cultural experience rather than a quick demonstration.

“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”

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3.Osaka Temple Head Spa &Matcha Facial – Refresh & Glow〈90min〉

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours · from $141

Spend about two hours at an Osaka temple for a welcome drink, yukata change, incense ritual, meditation, foot bath, scalp massage, matcha facial, tea ceremony, and complimentary smartphone photos. Treatment groups are limited to three, though the tea ceremony may include other guests.

“The overall experience was amazing from the start to finish. The two ladies were very welcoming and accommodating. Would recommend to anyone looking for relaxation while in Osaka.”

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4.Experience Award-Winning Spa Treatments in Downtown Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $466

Book a private spa session at award-winning Damai Daikanyama, near Shibuya. Choose shiatsu, detoxifying oil massage, facial and head treatment, or a couples massage. Your therapist provides towels and bathrobes, while flexible daytime appointments make this a useful pause in a busy Tokyo schedule.

“Great spa definitely recommend! Professional from start to finish. Worth treating yourself! Couple massage lovely experience. Staff welcoming and very friendly.”

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5.Tennen Onsen Naniwa-no-Yu, the famous hot spring spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 1 day · from $5Best value

Visit Tennen Onsen Naniwa-no-Yu, a public bath-style spa on Osaka’s 8th floor. Soak in naturally carbonated mineral water pumped from 659 meters underground, enjoy city views, and use the provided shampoo, conditioner, and body soap. Bring or rent towels, and note the no-visible-tattoo rule.

“It was ok. My first time and it’s not really my thing. Stayed for 30mins and left. Too hot for me.”

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6.Osaka Temple ：Warm Bamboo Oil Massage – Deep Restore〈90min〉

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $129

Spend two hours at a peaceful Osaka temple with Arisa or another English-speaking practitioner. You will offer incense, meditate, enjoy a foot bath and bamboo oil massage, then learn about matcha and Japanese sweets in a tea ceremony while wearing a simple yukata.

“This is the second time I have been to this lovely temple for a massage and it was just as wonderful as it was in March. Thank you so much, I would highly recommend it to everyone to come and visit the fabulous ladies here for a lovely calming and rejuvenating experience in the most beautiful surroundings.”

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