Shiatsu session at Namikoshi Shiatsu Salon, Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Hibiya

Shiatsu · Hibiya

Shiatsu & Massage in Hibiya

The origin of Shiatsu, since 1925.
Now at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Mezzanine.

Book by phone+81-3-3581-7354

Open daily,
11:00–19:00 JST (last session starts at 19:00)

One minute from Hibiya Station. On the mezzanine of the Imperial Hotel — shiatsu in its original form.

One minute on foot from Exit A13 of Hibiya Station.
You will find Namikoshi Shiatsu Salon on the mezzanine of the Imperial Hotel Tokyo Main Building.

Tokujiro Namikoshi created shiatsu in 1925.
Here, his family carries that shiatsu on today.

Entrance to Namikoshi Shiatsu Salon, Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Hibiya

For anyone looking for shiatsu
or massage in Hibiya.

This is a district of offices, theatres, and travel.

Before or after a meeting, in the hour before a performance, or between legs of a business trip — even a short stay can let you set down the tension in your shoulders and back before moving on.

We are here on the hotel mezzanine for days like that.

Namikoshi shiatsu is not a machine and not a passing technique.
It is a Japanese method of pressing point by point with the thumbs and palms.
We read the state of your body and adjust the pressure to the tension of that day.

Every session is given by a nationally licensed shiatsu practitioner.
One minute from Exit A13 of Hibiya Station, you can receive the shiatsu the Namikoshi family has handed down.

All practitioners hold the national Anma Massage Shiatsu Practitioner license.

Why guests choose Namikoshi Shiatsu

Facts only.

The origin of Shiatsu — 1925

The founder of Shiatsu was Tokujiro Namikoshi, 1st generation.
Since 1925 — nearly a century —
the technique of pressing the body's vital points with only the thumbs and palms has been passed down without interruption.

Four generations of the Namikoshi family

From Tokujiro (1st) to Toru (2nd), Takashi (3rd), and Tomoya (4th).
The same family has carried both the technique and its spirit.

Nationally licensed practitioners

All practitioners hold the national Anma Massage Shiatsu Practitioner license.
Japanese law requires this qualification to practice Shiatsu professionally.
No sessions are performed by unlicensed practitioners.

Imperial Hotel Tokyo — Mezzanine

One minute from Hibiya Station Exit A13.
In the centre of Tokyo — private rooms, a calm environment.
Open to all guests; hotel stay is not required.

Tokujiro Namikoshi, founder of Shiatsu
1st generation   Tokujiro Namikoshi (Founder of Shiatsu)
4th generation Tomoya Namikoshi giving a Shiatsu session
4th generation   Tomoya Namikoshi

Shiatsu,
passed down through four generations.

In 1925, Tokujiro Namikoshi created Shiatsu.

Nearly a century has passed. Today, Tomoya Namikoshi—the 4th generation—continues the lineage founded by Tokujiro.

All practitioners hold the national Anma Massage Shiatsu Practitioner license.
No sessions are performed by unlicensed practitioners.

If you are looking for shiatsu in Hibiya — come to where it began.
The technique has not changed since its founding: hands only.

1925 Tokujiro Namikoshi 1st generation ·
Founder of Shiatsu
2nd Toru Namikoshi 2nd generation
3rd Takashi Namikoshi 3rd generation
Today Tomoya Namikoshi 4th generation

Getting here from Hibiya

Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Main Building Mezzanine.
Hibiya Park is a helpful landmark on your way.

Hibiya Station (Exit A13)

The nearest station is Hibiya Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya and Chiyoda Lines.
It is a one-minute walk from Exit A13.

Uchisaiwaicho Station (Exit A5)

From Uchisaiwaicho Station on the Toei Mita Line (Exit A5),
it is a three-minute walk.

From Ginza / Yurakucho / Shimbashi

Ginza and Yurakucho Stations are each about a five-minute walk (Ginza Station: Exit C1, Sukiyabashi side),
and JR Shimbashi Station is about eight minutes away.

Full address & parking

Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Main Building Mezzanine
1-1-1 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-0011, Japan.
If you come by car, you may use the Imperial Hotel parking. A parking discount is available for our guests.
Full access guide (Japanese)

Rates

All prices include tax.

60 min
Standard ¥16,500
90 min
Standard ¥22,600
120 min
Standard ¥28,600

Rates differ only when the session is given by Takashi Namikoshi (3rd generation) or Tomoya Namikoshi (4th generation).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Namikoshi Shiatsu Salon from Hibiya Station?
It is a one-minute walk from Exit A13 of Hibiya Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya and Chiyoda Lines. We are on the mezzanine of the Imperial Hotel Tokyo Main Building. Hibiya Park is a helpful landmark.
I have tight shoulders and a stiff lower back. Can shiatsu help with that in Hibiya?
Yes. We read the tension in your shoulders, lower back, and along the spine that day, then ease it point by point through shiatsu. The session is intended to relax you and reduce that feeling of fatigue. Please tell us where you feel it most when you arrive.
Do I need a reservation? Can I come the same day?
Reservations by phone (+81-3-3581-7354) or email (reservation@namikoshi-shiatsu.co.jp). No online booking.
What are your opening hours?
We are open 11:00–19:00 JST (last session starts at 19:00), year-round. Please call ahead to reserve.
How is shiatsu different from a regular massage?
Namikoshi shiatsu presses point by point with the thumbs and palms. It is a Japanese method created by Tokujiro Namikoshi in 1925. Every session is given by a nationally licensed practitioner who adjusts the pressure to the state of your body that day.
Is there parking near the salon at the Imperial Hotel?
You may use the Imperial Hotel parking, and a parking discount is available for our guests.

Start with a phone call.

Walk-ins welcome if space allows.

Book by phone+81-3-3581-7354

Open daily,
11:00–19:00 JST (last session starts at 19:00)

FAQ

What should I wear?

Sessions are usually given in a gown we provide. If changing is difficult, we will adjust to your needs case by case.

Can I walk in without a reservation?

Walk-ins are welcome if a slot is available. Reservations are accepted by phone (+81-3-3581-7354) or email (reservation@namikoshi-shiatsu.co.jp). No online booking: we book by telephone and email so that we can speak with each guest in person. Hours: 11:00–19:00 JST (last session starts at 19:00), open every day, including the New Year period. Changes to hours are announced in News.

Do I need to be staying at the Imperial Hotel?

No. Both hotel guests and outside visitors are welcome to book.

Is English assistance available?

Yes. You may email us in any language; we reply in English or Japanese. On the phone and on the day of your visit, we can help you in simple English.

What payment methods do you accept?

Payment is made at the salon after your session. We accept cash (Japanese yen) and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB), as well as e-money / QR code payments and Alipay.

How do I get to the salon?

1 min walk from Hibiya Station (Exit A13) · 3 min walk from Uchisaiwaicho Station (Exit A5) · Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Main Building Mezzanine. From the Main Building lobby, take the stairs up one level, or come up by elevator (no steps between the elevator and the salon).

Which traditional Japanese wellness practices can I experience in Tokyo?

Onsen bathing, shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), zen meditation, the tea ceremony and shiatsu are all practised in Japan. Shiatsu was established under that name by Tokujiro Namikoshi in 1925, and it entered the title of Japanese law in 1964. It is performed by holders of the national Anma Massage Shiatsu Practitioner licence, and at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo, mezzanine of the Main Building, it is carried on by the fourth generation of his family.

I’d like to experience uniquely Japanese wellness in Tokyo. How long does a shiatsu session take?

Shiatsu is a technique that originated in Japan in 1925. No equipment, oils or medication are used — only the fingers and palms. Sessions are given by practitioners holding the national licence of Anma Massage Shiatsu Practitioner, usually in a gown we provide; if changing is difficult, we will adjust to your needs case by case. Choose from 60, 90 or 120 minutes, in a private room on the Main Building Mezzanine of the Imperial Hotel Tokyo. Shiatsu is performed under Japan’s national Anma Massage Shiatsu Practitioner licence and is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment by a physician.