Seitai-Union
Visiting Massage service to hotels
Available areas
Hotel permission is required for in-room massage services. Please check with the hotel staff in advance.
5-15 minutes by taxi from Gion
Please contact us for other areas.
There must be space on both sides of the bed. This is not possible if the bed is against the wall.
Massage Menu
60min session
90min session
120min session
Prices vary depending on location
Relieves back tension
Improved posture, breathing and sleep
Specialized stretches for shoulders and hips
Positive effects on exercise and movement
Stretch your fingers and toes
Improved coordination and balance throughout the body
Relieves head tension
Promoting cerebrospinal fluid circulation and removing waste products from the brain
Ancient Origins of Japanese Body Care
Japanese body care traces its origins to ancient Eastern philosophies of health and well-being.
Influenced by Buddhist ideas of harmony between mind and body, the concepts of Qi (life energy) and meridians from traditional Chinese medicine, and Japan's long tradition of hot springs and therapeutic bathing, it developed into a unique approach to wellness.
Rather than simply treating pain or illness, it seeks to restore balance between body and mind.
Through Anma, Judo Therapy, and other manual therapies, these traditions continue to promote health, recovery, and relaxation in Japan today.
Caring for Travelers in the Edo Period
During the Edo Period (1603–1868), Japan's expanding network of highways made travel for official duties, pilgrimages, and sightseeing increasingly common.
Post towns and traditional inns provided food, lodging, and Anma (traditional Japanese massage), helping travelers recover from the fatigue of long journeys.
Many Anma practitioners belonged to the Todoza, a guild of visually impaired therapists who preserved and passed down these techniques for generations.
This tradition of caring for travelers through manual therapy became an enduring part of Japan's culture of hospitality.
From Tradition to Modern Therapy
As Japan changed over the centuries, the number of visually impaired Anma practitioners gradually declined. However, Japanese manual therapy continued to evolve.
One of its most prominent modern professions is Judo Therapists (Judo Seifukushi).
Originating from the bone-setting techniques of traditional Japanese martial arts, it was passed down as Kappo, the healing art of jujutsu, and later refined through modern medical science.
Today, Judo Therapists work in healthcare, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and elderly care, helping restore the body's natural movement while continuing Japan's long tradition of hands-on healing.
Japanese Body Care Today
Today, the tradition of Japanese body care continues through modern therapeutic practice.
Our hotel body care service is provided by nationally licensed Judo Therapists (Judo Seifukushi).
Combining stretching, Japanese manual therapy, and anatomical expertise, we help relieve deep muscle tension and restore natural balance. Experience authentic Japanese body care and enjoy a truly Japanese path to relaxation and wellness.
60-minute Trial Session
Ideal for women, seniors, and smaller-framed guests.
90-minute Standard Session
Ideal for full-body relaxation.
120-minute Signature Session
Ideal for tight muscles or larger-framed guests.
Couples are welcome. Sessions are provided one at a time (30/45/60 minutes each).
A Tradition That Lives On
During the Edo Period, Anma practitioners cared for travelers at traditional Japanese inns. Their techniques evolved with Shiatsu and other manual therapies, laying the foundation of modern Japanese body care.
Today, the philosophy of Yōjō and the spirit of Omotenashi continue through a uniquely Japanese approach that blends tradition with modern anatomy and manual therapy.
Experience Authentic Japanese Body Care
Where tradition meets modern expertise.
Have an amazing experience
Traditional and innovative
Hello,nice to meet you.
My name is Shoji Takagi.
I am a judo therapist.
I am spreading my own unique therapy.
That is called Deep Healing.
In Deep Healing, not a one-side approach. I do not "push" but "keep pushing" and "keep searching".
It is important to communicate with the body. Because it is the best treatment.
Anatomically, I emphasize flexibility of the centre of the spine. It is the flexibility of the 11th and 12th thoracic vertebra. And stretching to the shoulder joints,
hip joints, and fingers of the limbs.
Special stretching to the joints improves the communication between the central and peripheral nerves.
This is deep healing stretching & massage.
