Shiatsu · Ginza
Shiatsu about 5 minutes from Ginza, on the mezzanine of the Imperial Hotel Tokyo
The origin —
Imperial Hotel Tokyo.
Since 1925.
Open daily,
11:00–19:00 JST (last session starts at 19:00)
Shiatsu at its source — a short walk from Ginza.
After shopping or dining in Ginza, your shoulders feel heavy and your lower back is tight.
From Ginza Station, it is about a five-minute walk (Exit C1, Sukiyabashi side).
Head from the Sukiyabashi area toward Hibiya, and you reach the Main Building of the Imperial Hotel Tokyo.
Our salon is on its mezzanine.
Tokujiro Namikoshi originated shiatsu in 1925, and the hands here belong to the fourth generation of that family.
Here those hands give shiatsu in a private room.
From Ginza, on foot —
to the hotel mezzanine.
We are about a 5-minute walk from Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro, Exit C1 on the Sukiyabashi side).
Walk from the Sukiyabashi area toward Hibiya, and you will reach the Imperial Hotel Tokyo Main Building.
We are on the mezzanine.
It is also about a 5-minute walk from Yurakucho Station (JR),
so the salon fits easily into a day spent in Ginza.
The closest station is Hibiya Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya / Chiyoda Line), Exit A13, just a 1-minute walk.
Uchisaiwaicho Station (Toei Mita Line), Exit A5, is a 3-minute walk and convenient on rainy days or when you have luggage.
If you come by car, you may use the Imperial Hotel parking,
and we offer a parking discount for guests of the salon.
All practitioners hold the national Anma Massage Shiatsu Practitioner license.
Why guests near Ginza choose Namikoshi Shiatsu
Shiatsu carried on by the Namikoshi family since 1925.
About 5 minutes from Ginza
Roughly a 5-minute walk from both Ginza Station (Exit C1, Sukiyabashi side) and Yurakucho Station.
Walk from Sukiyabashi toward Hibiya, and you reach the mezzanine of the Imperial Hotel Tokyo Main Building.
An easy stop to close an afternoon in Ginza.
The origin of Shiatsu — 1925
The founder, Tokujiro Namikoshi, gave shiatsu its form in 1925.
Four generations of the Namikoshi family have carried it on since then.
Four generations of the Namikoshi family
From Tokujiro (1st) to Toru (2nd), Takashi (3rd), and Tomoya (4th).
The fourth generation still places his hands here, on the mezzanine of the Imperial Hotel.
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.
A short walk from Ginza,
a single unbroken line.
The founder, Tokujiro Namikoshi, gave shiatsu its form in 1925.
The fourth generation of his family still places his hands here, on the mezzanine of the Imperial Hotel.
A short walk from Ginza, you can receive shiatsu that sits on a single unbroken line from 1925 to today.
That is something no one else can offer.
All practitioners hold the national Anma Massage Shiatsu Practitioner license.
No sessions are performed by unlicensed practitioners.
Founder of Shiatsu
Getting here from Ginza
Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Main Building Mezzanine.
About 5 minutes on foot from Ginza.
From Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro)
About a 5-minute walk (Exit C1, Sukiyabashi side). Head from the Sukiyabashi area toward Hibiya,
and you will reach the Imperial Hotel Tokyo Main Building.
We are on the mezzanine.
From Yurakucho Station (JR)
Also about a 5-minute walk.
The salon fits easily into a day spent in Ginza.
Hibiya Station (Exit A13)
The closest station — Tokyo Metro Hibiya / Chiyoda Line, just a 1-minute walk from Exit A13.
Uchisaiwaicho Station (Toei Mita Line), Exit A5, is a 3-minute walk and convenient on rainy days.
Full address & directions
Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Main Building Mezzanine
1-1-1 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-0011, Japan.
Parking: Imperial Hotel car park (a discount is offered for guests of the salon).
Full access guide (Japanese)
Come as you are
Stop by on your way back from shopping or a meal in Ginza.
Sessions are usually given in a gown we provide, so there is no need to bring a change of clothes. If changing is difficult, we will adjust to your needs case by case.
A suit or everyday clothes, come as you are.
Every session takes place in a private room — fully enclosed, or open above for an airier feel.
Time to stop walking, in a room of your own.
Rates
All prices include tax.
Rates differ only when the session is given by Takashi Namikoshi (3rd generation) or Tomoya Namikoshi (4th generation).
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the walk from Ginza Station to Namikoshi Shiatsu Salon?
I'm looking for a massage in Ginza. How is shiatsu different?
My shoulders and lower back feel stiff. Can shiatsu help me relax?
Do I need a reservation? Do you take walk-ins?
What are your opening hours?
What is a relaxing Japanese thing to do in Ginza for adults?
What should I wear, and how much time should I allow?
Do you speak English?
Start with a phone call.
Walk-ins welcome if space allows.
Book by phone+81-3-3581-7354Open daily,
11:00–19:00 JST (last session starts at 19:00)