Japan Oil Massage & Aroma Esthe Guide
For foreign visitors · 18+ · all prices are estimates
Japanese "oil massage" and "aroma esthe" shops are a relaxation-focused type of adult entertainment, a little different from soapland or health shops. This page explains how it differs from other shop types, typical price ranges, area highlights in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka and Shinjuku, and shops you can actually visit.
How it differs from health and soapland
Oil massage / aroma esthe is not a licensed therapeutic or medical massage such as anma, shiatsu or acupuncture — it is a relaxation-focused service. Unlike soapland, which includes bathing facilities, it centers on the treatment and close contact, and the massage element tends to be stronger than at health shops.
Price ranges by course (estimate)
| Course | Price (est.) |
|---|---|
| 60-min course | ¥8,000 〜 ¥15,000 |
| 90-min course | ¥12,000 〜 ¥22,000 |
| 120-min course | ¥16,000 〜 ¥30,000 |
* General estimates. Actual prices vary by area, shop, day and time. Nomination fees and options may be extra. Check each shop page for exact prices.
Area highlights: Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Shinjuku
Tokyo has the largest number of shops, and the Shinjuku/Kabukicho area in particular is known as one of Japan's most competitive districts with a wide range of price points. In Osaka, shops tend to cluster around Umeda and Namba, and in Fukuoka around Nakasu and Tenjin. Below we list the oil massage / aroma esthe shops featured on our site by area.
Oil massage & aroma esthe shops on our site
Tap a shop for details, prices and the women. Each shop page has the latest prices.
Tokyo 46
Osaka 15
Tochigi 6
Aichi 6
Fukuoka 5
Hyogo 5
Kyoto 5
Kanagawa 4
Shizuoka 4
Okinawa 3
Hiroshima 3
Hokkaido 3
Okayama 2
Tokushima 1
Niigata 1
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Q. What is oil massage / aroma esthe?
It is a type of Japanese adult-entertainment shop where a woman provides a relaxation-focused, oil-based body treatment. It is not a licensed therapeutic or medical massage (such as anma/shiatsu/acupuncture) — it is a relaxation service.
Q. How is it different from health or soapland?
Aroma esthe / oil massage centers on the treatment itself and close contact, unlike soapland which includes bathing facilities. Compared with health shops, the massage element is emphasized more, and many shops focus on a relaxing atmosphere.
Q. How much does it cost?
It varies by course length and shop, but as a rough guide: 60 minutes costs about ¥8,000–15,000, and 90 minutes about ¥12,000–22,000. Nomination fees and options may cost extra. Check each shop page for exact prices.
Q. Are shops different in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka and Shinjuku?
Tokyo has the most shops and the widest choice, and the Shinjuku/Kabukicho area is especially well known and competitive. Osaka and Fukuoka (around Nakasu/Tenjin) also have a solid number of shops as major cities. Trends in clientele and price range differ by area, so compare using the shop list below.