Osteopathy in Kyoto — For Visitors & Expats
Hurt yourself on holiday? Old injury flaring up mid-trip? Or living in Kyoto and looking for an English-speaking practitioner you can actually talk to?
Kyoto Osteopathy Center OQ offers English-speaking osteopathic treatment. No interpreter needed, no complicated booking process. Just come in.
Can I get osteopathic treatment in Kyoto in English?
Yes. Yusuke Sakata BSc(Ost) conducts sessions fully in English. He’s been treating international patients for years — visitors, residents, and expats across Kyoto and the Kansai region.
Sota Omura PT, MSc (second floor) can communicate in basic English and uses translation tools when needed, so Japanese ability is not required for either practitioner.
How to book
Book directly online — no phone call, no Japanese required.
- Go to the booking page: kyotoosteo.simplybook.asia
- Select your practitioner (Yusuke for full English; Sota for lower back, hip, knee, gait)
- Choose a date and time
- Enter your name and email — that’s it
No confirmation call. No registration form. Come directly to the clinic at your appointment time.
Where is the clinic?
We’re in central Kyoto, easily accessible from Kyoto Station, Karasuma Line, and Tozai Line.
Full address and map: o-q.jp/en
If you’re taking a taxi, show the driver this address:
京都市中京区西ノ京職司町67-38
Fees
Yusuke Sakata BSc(Ost) — Ground Floor
First visit (60 min): ¥14,300
Follow-up (40 min): ¥11,000
Sota Omura PT, MSc — Second Floor
First visit (60 min): ¥11,000
Follow-up (40 min): ¥8,800
Payment
We accept cash (JPY), credit cards, and IC cards (Suica, ICOCA etc.). Payment is after the session.
Frequently asked questions
I’m only in Kyoto for 2–3 days. Is it worth coming?
Yes, often. A single session can meaningfully reduce pain and help you get through the rest of your trip more comfortably. If you have a recurring issue, we’ll also give you a clear picture of what’s going on so you can follow up with a practitioner at home.
Do I need to speak Japanese?
Not at all. Yusuke conducts sessions entirely in English. Sota uses translation tools when needed. The booking system is in English.
Will my travel insurance cover this?
Some travel insurance policies cover manual therapy and physiotherapy abroad. We can provide a receipt with the practitioner’s name and qualifications. Check your policy — many cover osteopathic treatment when it’s delivered by a qualified practitioner.
Is osteopathy covered by Japanese health insurance?
No. Osteopathy in Japan is private (self-pay) and not covered by Japanese public health insurance (including foreigners enrolled in the national system).
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing is ideal. We may ask you to remove shoes or an outer layer for the assessment. We have a private changing area if needed.