⚠️ Please confirm you have the right clinic. A similarly-named clinic exists nearby. We are the original Kyoto Osteopathy Center, established in February 2007.
KYOTO OSTEOPATHY CENTER OQ — ABOUT US
A clinic built on one conviction:
the body knows how to heal.
OQ opened in central Kyoto in February 2007. For nearly two decades, we have offered osteopathic and physiotherapy care in English and Japanese — for newborns, children, adults, and elderly patients — from a quiet clinic two minutes from Hankyu Omiya Station.
We don’t see ourselves as a clinic that “treats pain.” We see ourselves as a clinic that helps people understand their body — what it’s doing, why, and what conditions it needs to move toward ease. That distinction shapes everything about how we work.
Our practitioners
Yusuke Sakata
Director · 1st Floor
BSc(Ost), M.I.C.O. · Acupuncturist · Moxa · Anma
Osteopathic practice since 2004 · EVOST graduate
Yusuke holds a Bachelor of Science in Osteopathy from Swansea University, Wales — the same degree required to practise as a registered osteopath in the UK and Europe. He is also a Member of the Institute of Classical Osteopathy (M.I.C.O.) and a graduate of EVOST, a postgraduate programme in evolutionary osteopathy.
He works primarily with: newborns and infants (head shape, colic, torticollis), children, pregnancy and postnatal care, women’s health (PCOS, thyroid, menopause), autoimmune and skin conditions, IBS and digestive issues, scoliosis, and general systemic complaints.
Yusuke conducts all consultations in English or Japanese.
Sota Omura
Associate Director · 2nd Floor
PT (National licence) · MSc Health Science
Physiotherapy practice 10+ years · Osteopathy 4 years
Sota is a nationally licenced physiotherapist with a Master of Science in Health Science. He brings over a decade of clinical experience in musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation, with a particular focus on post-stroke recovery, lower limb conditions, and gait.
He works primarily with: post-stroke rehabilitation (self-funded), lumbar pain and sciatica, disc herniation, lumbar canal stenosis, knee pain (osteoarthritis), hip pain, hallux valgus, gait analysis, and custom insoles.
Sota works in Japanese. Translator apps welcome for non-Japanese speakers.
What makes OQ different
🎓 Internationally qualified
In Japan, “osteopathy” is unregulated — anyone can use the term. Yusuke’s BSc(Ost) from Swansea University (Wales) and M.I.C.O. membership reflect internationally recognised standards that are rare in Japan.
🗣️ Fully English-speaking
Yusuke conducts all consultations in English — case history, assessment, treatment, and home advice. No translator needed. You can describe exactly what you feel and understand exactly what we find.
🕰️ Established February 2007
OQ has been operating in Kyoto for nearly two decades. Many of our patients have been coming for years — some since childhood. That continuity of care is something we value deeply.
👶 Families welcome
We see patients of all ages — from newborns to elderly. A childcare service is available during Yusuke’s sessions (please enquire when booking). Buggy access is available on the ground floor.
🌿 A different way of thinking
We don’t claim to “cure.” We work with the body’s inherent capacity to self-regulate. Our job is to identify what’s limiting that capacity and create better conditions for the body to do what it already knows how to do.
⭐ 4.9★ · 120+ Google reviews
Our reviews reflect a long track record with both local and international patients. We take clinical quality and the therapeutic relationship seriously — not just outcomes.
Fees & booking
| Service | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| First Visit — Yusuke Sakata BSc(Ost), M.I.C.O. | 60 min | ¥14,300 |
| Follow-up — Yusuke Sakata (standard) | 40 min | ¥11,000 |
| Follow-up — Yusuke Sakata (extended) | 60 min | ¥16,500 |
| Sunday / Public Holiday Session — Yusuke Sakata | 60 min | ¥18,000 |
| First Visit — Sota Omura PT, MSc | 60 min | ¥11,000 |
| Follow-up — Sota Omura PT, MSc | 40 min | ¥8,800 |
| Saturday Session — Sota Omura PT, MSc | 60 min | ¥15,000 |
Self-pay only. No health insurance accepted. Payment on the day (cash, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, JCB, QR) or partial deposit available at booking. WhatsApp us if you have questions about payment.
Book online
Tel: +81-75-822-3003 · Email: info@o-q.jp · Hours: 9:00–22:30 (last booking 21:30)
Hours
| Day | Yusuke Sakata | Sota Omura |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | ✅ 9:00–22:30 | ✅ 9:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | ✅ 9:00–22:30 | ✅ Saturday Session (¥15,000) |
| Sunday | ⚡ Sunday/Holiday Session (¥18,000) | ❌ Day off |
| Public Holidays | ⚡ Sunday/Holiday Session (¥18,000) | ❌ Day off |
Fully appointment-based. Walk-ins are not available. Individual schedules may vary — check availability on the booking page.
Access
Kyoto Osteopathy Center OQ
466 Shichikencho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8366
2-minute walk from Omiya Station (Hankyu Kyoto Line)
15 minutes on foot from Kyoto Station · 5 minutes by taxi
No dedicated car park. Coin parking is available nearby. Ground floor (Yusuke) and 2nd floor (Sota) are accessible separately.
Frequently asked questions
Is OQ the original Kyoto Osteopathy Center?
Yes. OQ was established in February 2007 and is the original clinic operating under this name in Kyoto. A similarly-named clinic opened more recently in the same area. If you have any doubt about which clinic you’re booking, please confirm via WhatsApp or check the address: 466 Shichikencho, Nakagyo-ku.
What conditions do you see?
Between Yusuke and Sota, we cover a wide range — from infant cranial work and developmental concerns, pregnancy and postnatal care, women’s health (PCOS, thyroid, menopause), autoimmune and skin conditions, IBS, to post-stroke rehabilitation, lumbar and lower limb pain, scoliosis, and gait. If you’re unsure whether your condition is something we can help with, please get in touch before booking.
How is osteopathy different from chiropractic or massage?
Osteopathy treats the body as a whole unit — not just the area of pain. Where chiropractic focuses primarily on spinal adjustment and massage focuses on soft tissue, osteopathy integrates musculoskeletal, visceral, cranial, and nervous system assessment into one clinical picture. The philosophy is that structure and function are interrelated, and that the body has an inherent capacity to self-regulate when given the right conditions. More details: What is Osteopathy?
Related pages
- First Visit Guide — what to expect at your first appointment
- Visiting Kyoto? — for short-stay visitors and travellers
- What is Osteopathy?
- Women’s Health
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Paediatrics & Babies