Tokyo · MASSAGE & RELAXATION
Good massage & relaxation tours book out well ahead in cherry season and over the New Year break. The 6 best sit below, priced and timed, with a line on who each suits.
Review of Tokyo’s Kangfu Beauty & Body Care Salon, covering facial sculpting, scalp care, pelvic adjustment, price, access, and booking tips.
“They were not able to be flexible with running into issues of finding the location. With no refunds available (not willing) , I hope my money goes towards the Christmas party. SMH! Would not recommend.”
Create a Japanese flower arrangement in a small-group ikebana workshop near Shinjuku, with guidance from Ai-sensei and flowers to take home.
“They explained the history, origin, explanation of flower vases, tools, main styles of ikebana, and the basics of how to grow ikebana, based on resumes, and learned about Japanese beauty. I thought Ikebana was too difficult, but I was able to participate easily. It was a blissful time, feeling pure and a space where the heart was purified.Auto-translated”
A private, award-winning spa treatment in Tokyo’s Daikanyama district, with shiatsu, facials, oil massages, and couples options.
“Great spa definitely recommend! Professional from start to finish. Worth treating yourself! Couple massage lovely experience. Staff welcoming and very friendly.”
Tokyo head spa review with scalp diagnosis, water jet peeling, sake moisturizing pack, skilled massage, and a private two-hour treatment.
“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 :)”
Soak in a Tokyo onsen, learn bathing customs, then sample Asakusa food and drinks on a small-group bar crawl.
“Simple yet comprehensive explanations of the different steps that are needed in order to conform to the traditions of the japanese onsen.”
Relax at Tokyo’s Edoyu onsen, learn local customs, then eat and drink on Asakusa’s Hoppy Street with guide Takeshi.
“This tour was absolutely amazing, offering the perfect combination of a local hot spring and a cozy izakaya experience. Starting with a complete relaxation in the hot spring that melted away all the travel fatigue, the beer afterward was simply unbeatable. Takeshi was also an outstanding guide, making this an unforgettable experience I couldn’t recommend more!”
A friendly guide to Tokyo for first-timers — written by someone who remembers exactly what it felt like to walk out of Shinjuku Station for the first time.