Osteopathy in Kyoto. In English.

An osteopath practising in central Kyoto. Treatment in fluent English. The same practitioner sees you from start to finish.

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Not sure if OQ is right for you? You can message us before booking. We usually reply within two hours while the clinic is open. Questions in plain English are welcome.

BSc(Ost), Swansea University, Wales, UK
Over 25 years of clinical experience. Clinic established February 2007
120+ international patients a year from over 20 countries

Visiting Kyoto, or living in Japan?

How we plan your sessions depends on how long you’re here. Start with the path that fits you.

Visiting Kyoto

Here for a few days or a couple of weeks. Most visitors come once or twice, so we plan around a single session.

What one session can do →
Practical guide for visitors →

Living in Japan

Living in Kansai, or staying for months. We give you an estimate up front, and a clearer plan by your third session.

How many sessions will I need? →
Your long-term osteopath in Kyoto →

Coming to Japan

Planning a focused treatment trip. For visitors considering osteopathy in Kyoto.

Learn more →

Who you’ll see

Yusuke Sakata, BSc(Ost) — Director (1F, ground floor)

Yusuke Sakata, BSc(Ost) — Director, Kyoto Osteopathy Center OQ

Sessions fully in English.

With over 25 years of clinical practice — and running OQ in Kyoto since 2007 — Yusuke has applied Classical Osteopathy’s Total Body Adjustment throughout his career. He has also completed a cranial osteopathy course in the United States.

Areas of focus: paediatric care (babies and infants), pregnancy, postpartum recovery, skin conditions, digestive and constitutional health, cranial osteopathy, and whole-body structural problems.

About Yusuke →

Sota Omura, PT, MSc — Co-Director (2F, one floor up)

Sota Omura, PT, MSc — Co-Director, Kyoto Osteopathy Center OQ

Sota has basic English and will do his best to communicate — we also use written notes, diagrams, and translation tools when helpful.

Areas of focus: stroke rehabilitation, lower limb pain (hip, knee, ankle), lower back pain, gait and walking guidance.

Meet both practitioners →

Quick info for visitors

Language: Yusuke (director) speaks fluent English. All consultations, explanations, and aftercare instructions in English — no Japanese needed.

Fees (Sakata, 1F):

First visit (approx. 60 min)	¥14,300
Follow-up (approx. 40 min)	¥11,000
Follow-up Extended (60 min)	¥16,500
Sunday or national holiday (any length)	¥18,000

Omura’s fees:

First visit (approx. 60 min)	¥11,000
Follow-up (approx. 60 min)	¥11,000
Saturday (any length)	¥15,000

Deposit: none when you book with us on WhatsApp. Online bookings on a day the practitioner does not normally work (Sundays and national holidays with Yusuke, Saturdays with Sota) are held with a card payment at booking, which is deducted from your fee on the day.

Cancellation: free if you let us know more than 24 hours before your appointment.

We do not sell blocks of sessions or memberships.

Payment: cash (Japanese yen), major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, Diners and others), Apple Pay, Google Pay and major QR payment apps such as PayPay. For UnionPay, Alipay or WeChat Pay, please message us before your visit. We cannot accept foreign currency.
Not covered by Japanese health insurance. Receipts and insurance: a simple receipt is free. A detailed written report of your session, or filling in your insurer’s own claim form, is ¥8,800.

Location: 2 minutes from Hankyu Omiya Station (Hankyu Kyoto Line). About 10 minutes by taxi from Kyoto Station.
For taxi drivers: 〒604-8366 京都市中京区七軒町466

Hours: 9:00–22:30 (last booking 21:30). Sat: Yusuke Sakata regular hours / Sota Omura by special booking (¥15,000). Sun & Public Holidays: Yusuke Sakata by special booking only (¥18,000). Fully appointment-based.

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How we can help

Pain & posture

Walking, hips & legs

Women’s health

Babies & children

Gut, skin & immune

Your first visit

Book online or message us on WhatsApp. No referral and no Japanese needed.
We listen first — what happened, when it started, what you’ve already tried. Then a hands-on assessment.
Treatment, then a clear picture of what we found and what we’d recommend. The first session is 60 minutes.

Your first visit in detail →

Frequently asked questions

Do you speak English?

Yes. Yusuke conducts sessions fully in English. Sota has basic English and uses written notes, diagrams, and translation tools when helpful.

Is this the same as Japanese massage or seitai?

No. Osteopathy is a distinct healthcare discipline originating in the United States in the 1870s and now regulated in the UK, EU, Australia, and USA. It goes beyond soft tissue work to address the whole body — joints, fascia, visceral organs, and the nervous system.

Do I need a referral?

No. Book directly online.

Is osteopathy covered by Japanese health insurance?

No. Osteopathy is a private (self-pay) service in Japan.

Can I get a receipt for travel insurance?

Yes. A simple one-page receipt is free. It shows your name, the date and time, the length of the session, and that it was an osteopathic session. Just ask at your appointment.

If your insurer asks us to fill in their own claim form, there is a fee of ¥8,800 (tax included). Please note that OQ is not a medical clinic and we do not diagnose, so we cannot complete sections that ask for a medical diagnosis or diagnostic codes.

Whether your insurance covers osteopathy, or the form fee, depends on your policy. Please check with your insurer before your visit.

Understanding osteopathy

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