Many visitors to Japan wonder which city or neighbourhood makes it easiest to use a delivery health (デリヘル) service. Even in a city with many shops, it can be hard if few of them accept international customers, or if there are few suitable hotels nearby. This guide explains how to choose an area and what the main areas are like.
1. Three things that matter when choosing an area
- Are there shops that accept international customers? This is the most important point. Our list of shops accepting international customers shows them by area
- Is there a love hotel nearby? Many ordinary hotels do not allow visitors, so areas with many love hotels are easier (How to use a love hotel in Japan)
- Is it close to where the shops are based? The further you are from a shop's base, the higher the travel fee — and you may be outside the area they serve. Staying near a busy entertainment district helps
2. Tokyo
Tokyo has the largest number of shops that accept international customers.
- Shinjuku (Kabukicho) — Many shops have said they accept international customers, and there are many love hotels. The easiest choice for a first visit (Shinjuku shops, in Japanese)
- Ikebukuro and Shibuya — Both have love hotels close to the entertainment district, and good transport links (Ikebukuro, Shibuya)
- Gotanda and Shinagawa — The area around Shinagawa Station has many business hotels. Check in advance whether your hotel allows visitors (Gotanda & Shinagawa)
- Uguisudani and Ueno — Uguisudani is known for the love hotels right next to the station, and it is easy to combine with sightseeing in Ueno and Asakusa (Uguisudani & Ueno)
3. Osaka
Osaka has many shops, including many hotel health shops (you check in at a reception desk, then go to a nearby hotel).
- Umeda (Kita) — Osaka's main gateway, with a hotel district close to the entertainment area (Umeda)
- Namba (Minami) — Popular with tourists; shops extend towards Nipponbashi (Namba)
- Kyobashi — Close to Umeda, with shops and hotels in a compact area (Kyobashi)
4. Other cities
- Kyoto and Kobe — Common bases for travel in the Kansai region. Depending on where you stay, shops from a nearby city may serve your area — check each shop's website (Kyoto, Kobe)
- Sapporo (Susukino) — Hokkaido's largest entertainment district, popular with winter visitors (Sapporo)
- Nagoya — The entertainment district is around Sakae and Nishiki (Nagoya)
- Kanazawa and Naha — Popular tourist cities where some shops accept international customers (Kanazawa, Naha)
5. Things to keep in mind
- Hot-spring resorts and sightseeing spots outside the city may be outside a shop's service area. The travel fee may be high, or they may not come at all — check first
- Policies change without notice. Even for shops on our list, always confirm by phone before booking
- “Accepts international customers” does not mean English is spoken. Many shops still require Japanese (Japanese phrases for booking by phone)
- Paying for sexual intercourse is illegal in Japan under the Anti-Prostitution Act, and it is not part of any service. Never ask for it
Summary
When choosing where to stay, check three things: shops that accept international customers, a love hotel nearby, and closeness to where the shops are based. In Tokyo, Shinjuku is the easiest choice; in Osaka, Umeda or Namba. Start with our list of shops accepting international customers.
See also: Using a Delivery Health Service in Japan as a Foreign Visitor, Types of Adult Entertainment Shops in Japan
Note: Policies on international customers and service areas differ between shops. Always check each shop's official website.