Updated: 2026-10-18
Cupping therapy (拔罐) (拔罐)
Cost: 100–180 ¥ per session · Duration: 30–45 min · Course: 3–5 sessions
What it is
Cupping places special cups on the skin to create local suction. It stimulates circulation and lymph flow and is used for cold-type conditions, muscular pain and bronchitis.
When it is applied
- Colds and bronchitis
- Muscle pain and spasm
- Congestion in the back
- Cellulite (within combined programmes)
How a session works
Red marks may remain after the procedure; they usually clear within 2–3 days.
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.