Updated: 2026-10-18
Acupuncture (针灸) (针灸)
Cost: 150–400 ¥ per session · Duration: 40–60 min · Course: 5–10 sessions
What it is
Acupuncture is one of the core methods of traditional Chinese medicine. Thin single-use sterile needles are inserted into bioactive points on the body (meridians). The stimulus normalises the movement of Qi, improves circulation and is used for pain syndromes and chronic conditions.
When it is applied
- Chronic back and neck pain
- Tension headaches, migraines
- Insomnia and sleep disturbance
- Neuralgia
- Recovery after stroke (as prescribed by the physician)
How a session works
For the first 5 minutes you feel a light tingling. Then comes deep relaxation. Many patients fall asleep during the session.
Programme cost
A single session is around 150–400 ¥. A 7-day course starts at 8,000 ¥, a 14-day course at 15,000 ¥. The price depends on the number of procedures and the length of the programme.
Accommodation and flights are paid separately. The full budget for 14 days is typically 30,000–55,000 ¥ per person including flights.