Yoshiwara (Tokyo) soaplands offer a wide price range, from high-end to popular to super cheap. Furthermore, the area is often described as one where choices vary based on concepts and tags, such as "maid/moe," "amateur/inexperienced," and "school." Here, we've compiled a list of recommended options for easy comparison, based on information on listing pages (hours, nearest location, sample prices, number of reviews, and descriptions). ⚠️ Note: The following is based on the text published on Fuzoku Japan. We don't necessarily judge satisfaction or the quality of the experience; instead, we use terms like "allegedly/described as" based on descriptions and reviews. --- ## First Things First: How to Choose a Yoshiwara Soapland (Based on Public Information) ✅ **Stores with a High Number of Reviews**: Customers post a lot, making it easy to grasp trends (e.g., stores with 900 to 1,000 reviews are also listed). ✅ **Business Hours**: Business hours vary from 6:00 AM to late at night, so make sure they fit your schedule. ✅ **Price range (luxury/popular/super cheap/affordable)**: Even for the same 50-minute session, the total amount and breakdown (bathing fee + service fee/total amount) will vary, so the trick is to compare them all together. 1) First Lady (luxury) - **Rating**: 4.6 (980 reviews) - **Nearest station**: 10 minutes on foot from Minowa station - **Opening hours**: 6:00 - 23:59 - **Price examples**: Also listed as 50 minutes bathing fee 14,000 yen + service charge (credit cards accepted) / 40 minutes 12,000 yen - **Main points of the description**: Introduced as a place for people who want to "enjoy reasonable fun" in the historic Yoshiwara. It's described as having the highest customer volume among the group's locations. ✅ It has many reviews and long business hours. It seems like a good option for those looking for something to do between morning and late at night.
--- ### 2) Happiness Tokyo Yoshiwara Branch (Popular) - **Rating**: 4.8 (1,066 reviews) - **Nearest Station**: 10-minute walk from Minowa Station on the Hibiya Line - **Business Hours**: 7:30 AM - 12:00 AM - **Example Price**: 50 minutes, starting from ¥20,000 (Credit cards accepted) - **Key Points of the Description**: It's described as having a large staff and "you're sure to find something you like." **It also mentions free transportation from Nippori Station.** 🔥 This is a location with a very large number of reviews. The mention of transportation makes it a good option for those concerned about transportation (check the latest terms and conditions for availability).
--- ### 3) Channel 11 (Luxury) - **Rating**: 4.5 (969 reviews) - **Nearest Station**: 4 minutes by car from Minowa Station - **Business Hours**: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM - **Price Examples**: 50 minutes bathing fee 12,000 yen + service charge ~ (Regular price 50 minutes 14,000 yen → Discounted price 13,000 yen) - **Key Points of the Description**: Described as **one of the top number of staff** in Yoshiwara. It is said to have a wide range of staff, from amateur to mature, and states that **service in costume** is available. ✅ Features include "wide range of staff," "costumes," and "clear pricing (many examples)."
--- ### 4) Sweet Kiss (Super Cheap/Affordable) - **Rating**: 4.4 (632 reviews) - **Nearest Station**: 4-minute drive from Minowa Station - **Business Hours**: 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM - **Price Examples**: 40 minutes starting from ¥10,000 (credit cards accepted) / 50 minutes starting from ¥14,000 (¥12,000 shown) - **Key Points**: Described as "good value for money" and "service beyond the price," the service is described as high-class. ✅ **Prices are listed based on short durations and totals**, making this a great comparison site for those looking for a feel for the going rate.
--- ### 5) CLUB39 (Club Thank You) (Super Cheap/Affordable) - **Rating**: 4.3 (336 reviews) - **Nearest Station**: 15-minute walk from Minowa Station on the Hibiya Line - **Business Hours**: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM (last appointment 11:30 PM) - **Example Price**: 30 minutes from 9,000 yen (credit cards accepted) - **Key Points**: The introduction states that the main clientele is in their 20s and 30s, with a wide range of options. ✅ Price examples are listed to meet the needs of those looking for a "short session."
--- ### 6) AUN (Taishu) - **Rating**: 4.4 (78 reviews) - **Nearest Station**: 10-minute walk from Minowa Station - **Business Hours**: 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Last admission 11:00 PM) - **Price Examples**: 60 minutes from 23,000 yen (regular price 80 minutes 28,000 yen → 90 minutes 23,000 yen shown) - **Key Points of the Description**: The description states that most of the customers are in their early 20s, and emphasizes the visual aspect. ⚠️ The number of reviews is smaller than other large clubs, so it's easy to compare by considering whether the **direction of the description** matches your preferences.
--- ### 7) Maid Master (Super cheap/cheap/PR advertising) - **Rating**: 4.6 (48 reviews) - **Nearest station**: 10-minute walk from Minowa Station - **Opening hours**: 7:00-24:00 (last appointment 23:00) - **Example price**: 50 minutes, total from 14,800 yen (credit cards accepted) - **Key points of description**: Content that promotes elements of loose, fluffy to beautiful women, and **cosplay**. 🔥 There is a "maid/moe" tag, making it a good candidate for those looking for a place with a particular focus on the worldview.
--- ### 8) Alice Cafe (Luxury) - **Rating**: 4.7 (59 reviews) - **Nearest Station**: 13-minute walk from Minowa Station - **Opening Hours**: 10:00-24:00 - **Example Price**: 50 minutes from 20,900 yen (Credit cards accepted) - **Key Points**: Maid-themed, with a **wide variety of maid outfits**. Also includes space details such as all rooms equipped with jetted baths and being fully renovated. ✅ With an explanation of the concept and facilities, this is an easy-to-compare type that prioritizes **atmosphere**.
--- ### 9) Cospara (luxury) - **Rating**: 4.5 (87 reviews) - **Nearest station**: 13-minute walk from Minowa Station - **Opening hours**: 10:00-24:00 - **Example price**: 50 minutes, total from 20,900 yen (discounted to 18,900 yen / credit cards accepted) - **Key points of the description**: **Promotes amateurs x cosplay x hospitality**. The number of employees is listed as "over 130." There is also mention of transportation from Ueno Station. 🔥 Since the number of employees is specifically listed, it may be something to consider for those who value "a wide range of options."
--- ## Easy-to-choose by purpose ✅ **Select by number of reviews**: Happiness Tokyo Yoshiwara Branch (1,066 reviews), First Lady (980 reviews), Channel 11 (969 reviews), and other establishments with a large number of reviews stand out. 🔥 **Select by maid/moe style**: Alice Cafe/Maid Master/(Channel 11 also has maid/moe tags). ✅ **Select by short duration/total price**: CLUB39 (30 minutes, from ¥9,000)/Sweet Kiss (40 minutes, from ¥10,000). ⚠️ **Ultimately, how you read the information matters**: Even for the same duration, some are listed as "bathing fee + service fee" and others as "total price." It's a good idea to double-check the posted information, such as total price requirements, credit card acceptance, and final booking deadlines, before making a reservation. --- ## Summary Just by looking at the posted information, you can narrow down your search for Yoshiwara soaplands by the range of business hours, price range, concept (maid, school-themed, etc.), and number of reviews. First, narrow down your options to 2-3 stores in the following order: ✅ "Available time" → ✅ "Budget (check the total price)" → 🔥 "Tags (preferences)" to make comparisons easier.
