Lower-Back Tension
Shiatsu for
Lower-Back Tension
Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Mezzanine · The origin of Shiatsu, since 1925.
Open daily, 11:00–19:00 (last booking)
Has heaviness been slowly
building in your lower back?
Long hours at a desk, standing work, a persistent forward lean —
the muscles around the lower back accumulate tension gradually,
until heaviness, tightness, and fatigue set in.
Namikoshi Shiatsu addresses that tension quietly, with hands alone.
No tools, no machines, no medications —
sustained pressure on the body's vital points, grounded in physiology and anatomy,
to support the body's own natural balance.
Hands only —
nationally licensed practitioners.
Namikoshi Shiatsu uses no tools, no machines, and no medications.
Nationally licensed Anma Massage Shiatsu Therapists apply sustained pressure
to the body's vital points — mapped through physiology and anatomy — using only the fingers and palms.
The lower-back area holds vital points in the quadratus lumborum,
erector spinae, and surrounding hip musculature —
areas that respond to careful, sustained pressure to ease accumulated tension.
Depth and rhythm are adjusted throughout the session based on your condition.
"Firmer pressure in the lower back, please." "Gentle all the way through." —
please let your therapist know at any point.
All practitioners hold the national Anma Massage Shiatsu Therapist license.
What to expect on your visit
First-time guests are guided smoothly from arrival to finish.
Arrival & Reception
Come to Namikoshi Shiatsu Salon on the Mezzanine floor of the Imperial Hotel Tokyo Main Building.
First-time visitors will be asked to complete a brief intake form (approximately 5 minutes).
Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled time.
Counselling
Before the session, your therapist will ask about your condition and any areas of concern.
Please share how your lower back feels, and your preferred pressure level —
nothing is too small to mention.
Shiatsu Session (private room)
You will change into a provided gown and the session will be conducted in a fully private room.
Using only the fingers and palms, your therapist applies pressure to the vital points —
working through the tension in the lower back and surrounding areas.
Checkout
After the session, you will change back into your own clothes and settle payment at reception.
Your next appointment can be made on the spot.
Four generations of the Namikoshi family.
In 1925, Tokujiro Namikoshi created Shiatsu.
The technique has been passed down for nearly a century —
from the 1st generation, Tokujiro, to the 4th generation, Tomoya Namikoshi.
All practitioners hold the national Anma Massage Shiatsu Therapist license.
No sessions are performed by unlicensed practitioners.
Come to the Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Mezzanine floor —
the same technique, unchanged since its founding: hands only.
Rates
All prices include tax.
A special rate applies when the session is performed by Takashi Namikoshi (3rd generation) or Tomoya Namikoshi (4th generation).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which session length is recommended for lower-back tension?
Does Shiatsu hurt?
Can you help with lower-back heaviness from standing work or desk work?
Can I discuss concerns other than my lower back?
How do I make a reservation for my first visit?
Do I need to be staying at the Imperial Hotel?
Start with a phone call.
Walk-ins welcome if space allows.
+81-3-3581-7354Open daily, 11:00–19:00 (last booking)