Advice for solo travel + hooking up in Tokyo

[redrubber]

So I'm going to be in Tokyo solo for a weekend, Friday and Saturday nights, on my way through in late Jan. Im a good looking guy from Europe, but my Japanese is nearly non-existent aside from the hello, thank you, good evening, excuse me, how to order some dishes + 'where are all my white hats'.

Frankly Im looking for a hook up + to have some fun at night - I have a couple of questions incase anyone has any experience, i figured people here are pretty open to talk about it.

Im still debating between a hotel, Air BnB + a hostel (to try and meet people to go out with) - But I'm also aware a hostel is not the best place to hook up. Are love hotels considered seedy in this case, more difficult to bring someone back, or just fine? or to help my options am i better off going for air bnb or hotel and finding other ways to meet people?

Am i better off trying to meet girls out at bars, any suggestions of places worth trying where i might stand a chance of talking to girls / people in english?

Or are Apps just the way to meet people now? Any other tips to help my chances welcome.

 

[Jackdee]

I guess the best chances are in Roppongi and Kabukicho. AVOID TOUTS AT ALL COSTS! Try HUBS and Irish bars. A good looking guy sitting on his own in one of those will probably be approached .

Love hotels are not seedy at all. Other may disagree, but you’re more likely to get a girl to go to one of those than back to an air bnb imo.

There’s no guarantee of a sure thing of course, and seeing as you’re staying for a short time only, I’d find an escort service just in case.

 

[cactustop]

where is a good place to find escort services that serve to foreigners? I found the Tokyo Adult Guide forum, but haven't ever tried the reviewed services on there.
Is there any other online resources to search for these places?

 

[Jackdee]

where is a good place to find escort services that serve to foreigners? I found the Tokyo Adult Guide forum, but haven't ever tried the reviewed services on there.
Is there any other online resources to search for these places?

Do you have any Japanese skills?

 

[cactustop]

Do you have any Japanese skills?

unfortunately i don't speak any japanese

 

[chewbaka]

where is a good place to find escort services that serve to foreigners? I found the Tokyo Adult Guide forum, but haven't ever tried the reviewed services on there.
Is there any other online resources to search for these places?

That is probably the best one.

You could try SOD's own concierge service as well. I never have myself, so maybe you could review it for us?

カクブツ風俗情報ランキング

カクブツ 風俗情報（デリヘル、ホテヘル、箱ヘル、ソープ、エステ、オナクラ）ランキングは、優良店の応援、悪質店の撲滅を促し風俗業界の健全化を推進する風俗情報検索サイトです。

fuzoku.sod.co.jp

There are a few others but they also squeeze a premium out of you for being a foreigner. SOD's concierge doesn't look like they try to squeeze you for extra but its likely you need to be able to speak some basic Japanese with the girls.

 

[cactustop]

That is probably the best one.

You could try SOD's own concierge service as well. I never have myself, so maybe you could review it for us?

カクブツ風俗情報ランキング

カクブツ 風俗情報（デリヘル、ホテヘル、箱ヘル、ソープ、エステ、オナクラ）ランキングは、優良店の応援、悪質店の撲滅を促し風俗業界の健全化を推進する風俗情報検索サイトです。

fuzoku.sod.co.jp

There are a few others but they also squeeze a premium out of you for being a foreigner. SOD's concierge doesn't look like they try to squeeze you for extra but its likely you need to be able to speak some basic Japanese with the girls.

thank you for the info on SOD

I will definitely report nack my findings, i dont mind paying a premium, just want to find some good service for a foreigner

 

[chewbaka]

thank you for the info on SOD

I will definitely report nack my findings, i dont mind paying a premium, just want to find some good service for a foreigner

Just be aware that as a foreigner, you'll already be charged a gaijin tax in many soaplands that you visit - assuming they accept foreigners to begin with. TAG was trying to put together a comprehensive gaijin-friendly soapland but that got disrupted by Covid. They might have restarted the compilation effort, I don't know, Haven't looked at that site lately.

But as I said, how is your level of Japanese? Are you at least at basic conversational level? As in you don't need to always pull out your phone to communicate? Cos its awkward as hell if either you or the girl has to reach for the phone in the middle of sexy time.

If you can't speak at all, you will need to seek out girls who can speak some English. Unless a service provider is oriented towards foreigners, most of them won't list out which of their girls can speak some English. SOD concierge is likely to be able to help you in this regard.

Before Covid hit, some folks in Japan started up a gaijin-oriented soapland and a delivery health service. The soapland (Paradise) did not survive the pandemic but had been revived as a delivery health service. However, the delivery service Tokyo Hentai Club is still in operation. They both charge a premium, like a little more than double the prices of local providers for the equivalent time. But they are very accessible to English only foreigners. Even the girls who are not listed as being able to speak English usually have enough basic understanding to communicate a bit - enough to get the job done. Those who are listed as English speaking actually are quite fluent. Just don't expect an intellectual discourse but you can talk to them about stuff.

If you want to play it safe and easy and don't mind the premium, hit up THC or Paradise. But bear in mind that you can't get actual penetrative sex with delivery health services. I mean it might be possible for you to negotiate it separately with the girl but most will refuse to do it. Its just a blowjob most of the time, and you need to pay a little extra for CIM else it will also be done with a condom which is just... oh, anal might be on the table though but you have to pay premium. Don't ask me why anal sex is allowed but not vaginal... long story...

SOD's concierge is fairly new, no idea if it'll be good or not.

Soaplands are where its at if you want some pussy action. For this, I suggest you look at TAG. Read through their reviews carefully to pick a site and a girl to avoid a disappointing experience.

Warning: Age numbers are a lie in the sex industry. Add 5 to 10 years to whatever age they claim they are. 3 years only if you are really lucky. Don't be too disappointed if the girl does not look like the profile photo. They don't all look like pornstars. The sooner you get that fantasy out of your head, the better.

Pornstars can be found in the sex trade, but you have to pay an incredible premium and its only for Japanese folks with connections - at least for the SS tier popular and beautiful girls. Tora Ana is one such service. They kinda sorta allow foreigners...kinda... but it starts with you needing to speak fairly fluent Japanese.

Tora Ana

Kanon Kanade, AIKA and a few others are openly on their roster. Most others hide their profiles and you need to be a member to see it, and membership is exclusive.

THC has some lesser known porn stars on their roster every so often. I have no idea who they are but I did look up their JAV names for you.

Elena (Asahi Ema)
Mio (Matsuoka Mio)
Nako (Tsukamoto Nako)
Yumina (Miyafuji Yumina)

 

[GeoffreyB8]

Just be aware that as a foreigner, you'll already be charged a gaijin tax in many soaplands that you visit - assuming they accept foreigners to begin with. TAG was trying to put together a comprehensive gaijin-friendly soapland but that got disrupted by Covid. They might have restarted the compilation effort, I don't know, Haven't looked at that site lately.

But as I said, how is your level of Japanese? Are you at least at basic conversational level? As in you don't need to always pull out your phone to communicate? Cos its awkward as hell if either you or the girl has to reach for the phone in the middle of sexy time.

If you can't speak at all, you will need to seek out girls who can speak some English. Unless a service provider is oriented towards foreigners, most of them won't list out which of their girls can speak some English. SOD concierge is likely to be able to help you in this regard.

Before Covid hit, some folks in Japan started up a gaijin-oriented soapland and a delivery health service. The soapland (Paradise) did not survive the pandemic but had been revived as a delivery health service. However, the delivery service Tokyo Hentai Club is still in operation. They both charge a premium, like a little more than double the prices of local providers for the equivalent time. But they are very accessible to English only foreigners. Even the girls who are not listed as being able to speak English usually have enough basic understanding to communicate a bit - enough to get the job done. Those who are listed as English speaking actually are quite fluent. Just don't expect an intellectual discourse but you can talk to them about stuff.

If you want to play it safe and easy and don't mind the premium, hit up THC or Paradise. But bear in mind that you can't get actual penetrative sex with delivery health services. I mean it might be possible for you to negotiate it separately with the girl but most will refuse to do it. Its just a blowjob most of the time, and you need to pay a little extra for CIM else it will also be done with a condom which is just... oh, anal might be on the table though but you have to pay premium. Don't ask me why anal sex is allowed but not vaginal... long story...

SOD's concierge is fairly new, no idea if it'll be good or not.

Soaplands are where its at if you want some pussy action. For this, I suggest you look at TAG. Read through their reviews carefully to pick a site and a girl to avoid a disappointing experience.

Warning: Age numbers are a lie in the sex industry. Add 5 to 10 years to whatever age they claim they are. 3 years only if you are really lucky. Don't be too disappointed if the girl does not look like the profile photo. They don't all look like pornstars. The sooner you get that fantasy out of your head, the better.

Pornstars can be found in the sex trade, but you have to pay an incredible premium and its only for Japanese folks with connections - at least for the SS tier popular and beautiful girls. Tora Ana is one such service. They kinda sorta allow foreigners...kinda... but it starts with you needing to speak fairly fluent Japanese.

Tora Ana

Kanon Kanade, AIKA and a few others are openly on their roster. Most others hide their profiles and you need to be a member to see it, and membership is exclusive.

THC has some lesser known porn stars on their roster every so often. I have no idea who they are but I did look up their JAV names for you.

Elena (Asahi Ema)
Mio (Matsuoka Mio)
Nako (Tsukamoto Nako)
Yumina (Miyafuji Yumina)

I see Oshikawa Yuri (推川ゆうり) is making her wonderful self available to the public. She might be worth the price of admission.

 

[cactustop]

Just be aware that as a foreigner, you'll already be charged a gaijin tax in many soaplands that you visit - assuming they accept foreigners to begin with. TAG was trying to put together a comprehensive gaijin-friendly soapland but that got disrupted by Covid. They might have restarted the compilation effort, I don't know, Haven't looked at that site lately.

But as I said, how is your level of Japanese? Are you at least at basic conversational level? As in you don't need to always pull out your phone to communicate? Cos its awkward as hell if either you or the girl has to reach for the phone in the middle of sexy time.

If you can't speak at all, you will need to seek out girls who can speak some English. Unless a service provider is oriented towards foreigners, most of them won't list out which of their girls can speak some English. SOD concierge is likely to be able to help you in this regard.

Before Covid hit, some folks in Japan started up a gaijin-oriented soapland and a delivery health service. The soapland (Paradise) did not survive the pandemic but had been revived as a delivery health service. However, the delivery service Tokyo Hentai Club is still in operation. They both charge a premium, like a little more than double the prices of local providers for the equivalent time. But they are very accessible to English only foreigners. Even the girls who are not listed as being able to speak English usually have enough basic understanding to communicate a bit - enough to get the job done. Those who are listed as English speaking actually are quite fluent. Just don't expect an intellectual discourse but you can talk to them about stuff.

If you want to play it safe and easy and don't mind the premium, hit up THC or Paradise. But bear in mind that you can't get actual penetrative sex with delivery health services. I mean it might be possible for you to negotiate it separately with the girl but most will refuse to do it. Its just a blowjob most of the time, and you need to pay a little extra for CIM else it will also be done with a condom which is just... oh, anal might be on the table though but you have to pay premium. Don't ask me why anal sex is allowed but not vaginal... long story...

SOD's concierge is fairly new, no idea if it'll be good or not.

Soaplands are where its at if you want some pussy action. For this, I suggest you look at TAG. Read through their reviews carefully to pick a site and a girl to avoid a disappointing experience.

Warning: Age numbers are a lie in the sex industry. Add 5 to 10 years to whatever age they claim they are. 3 years only if you are really lucky. Don't be too disappointed if the girl does not look like the profile photo. They don't all look like pornstars. The sooner you get that fantasy out of your head, the better.

Pornstars can be found in the sex trade, but you have to pay an incredible premium and its only for Japanese folks with connections - at least for the SS tier popular and beautiful girls. Tora Ana is one such service. They kinda sorta allow foreigners...kinda... but it starts with you needing to speak fairly fluent Japanese.

Tora Ana

Kanon Kanade, AIKA and a few others are openly on their roster. Most others hide their profiles and you need to be a member to see it, and membership is exclusive.

THC has some lesser known porn stars on their roster every so often. I have no idea who they are but I did look up their JAV names for you.

Elena (Asahi Ema)
Mio (Matsuoka Mio)
Nako (Tsukamoto Nako)
Yumina (Miyafuji Yumina)

Thank you so much for the info! Really appreciate you taking the time to help *90 degree bow*

I will be spending some time in Tokyo and Osaka, the links you provided will be very useful

I'm definitely trying out the services from THC, very interested in spending some time with Mio and hoping she doesn't book up too quick

 

[chewbaka]

Thank you so much for the info! Really appreciate you taking the time to help *90 degree bow*

I will be spending some time in Tokyo and Osaka, the links you provided will be very useful

I'm definitely trying out the services from THC, very interested in spending some time with Mio and hoping she doesn't book up too quick

Oh, you'll be in Osaka? Take some time to check out Tobita Shinchi.

I don't recommend getting any action there. Its way overpriced there and its not exactly foreigner accessible, but its definitely worth your time to take a stroll around the area at night. Trust me on this.

 

[roblovesxiu]

I had planned a two-week trip to Tokyo last spring and had spent the better part of six months compiling information on as many sex shops as I could prior to my trip. I had everything organized on my phone, with links to websites, photos of the girls, etc. When it came time for my trip, I was extremely disappointed to find out that 99% of the shops I had researched would not service me due to my very poor Japanese language skills. Fortunately, I managed however, and I ended up using several foreigner friendly shops at a somewhat reasonable rate. Below are the shops I had used, without ANY difficulty:

Japanese Escort Tokyo - https://www.japanese-escort-tokyo.jp/
Tokyo Amateur Escort - https://amateurtokyo.com/schedule.php
Night Venus - https://www.night-venus.jp/
Friend Girl - https://friend-girl.com/top.html
Ikebukuro Heart - https://www.h1669.com/

Another shop I used was called Premium Esthe Tokyo, they WERE cheap, but they have since shut down and have re-opened at a MUCH higher cost! Their new link is here: https://premiumesthe.eroticguide.tokyo/

None of the girls I saw spoke a word of English, but we managed with Google Translate. Also, 4 out of the 5 girls I saw offered extra services without me even having to ask, it was just offered at the beginning of the service. Asking price was an additional 10,000 Yen for full-service.

Unfortunately, for most of the time I was in Tokyo, I had a colon infection and was quite ill, so I could only participate in the fun stuff a handful of times. I had originally planned on going to a few Soaplands in Yoshiwara, but was not up to the challenge.

I am looking forward to going back soon, as I still have unfinished business!

 

[Brahn Base]

Japan seems tough for solo travel without Japanese skills. BnB is cheaper than hotels from my experience, for a prolonged stay.

 

[chewbaka]

Japan seems tough for solo travel without Japanese skills. BnB is cheaper than hotels from my experience, for a prolonged stay.

Not as bad as you might think, but it can be tricky once you get out of the major cities. Heck, in my personal experience, even some of the major-ish cities aren't exactly used to international tourists. IIRC, the staff in the Wakayama tourist office couldn't really speak English, and were surprised by an English speaking tourist showing up to ask about stuff. Wakayama isn't exactly a major tourist destination but its not really off the beaten track either.

Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Sapporo, etc. essentially the major tourist cities you can get by just fine without being able to speak any Japanese at all. Most places will have signs in English, there are apps to help you navigate the confusing metro system (notably Tokyo's and their ridiculous network), many restaurants have English menus. For everything else, there's Google Translate. Actually, use DeepL instead.

Unless you want to dabble in nightlife - than you need to speak some of the language. And you need to be aware of the scams. Thank goodness the govt kicked out all the black folks from Kabukicho. No, nothing racist about this. If you've been to the Kabukicho over 10 years ago, the red light district was full of black touts and pimps hired by the Yakuza to pull in customers. These assholes were incredibly pushy and aggressive to the point of being very annoying. You couldn't walk down the streets at night as a guy without being accosted by one of them and asked if you're looking for a girl. They will grab onto you and refuse to let go for a while. I even had to threaten to shout once if they won't let go. The Yakuza loved hiring them cos of this. They thought their own Japanese touts were too passive and polite. But the tourists kept complaining about them so the police eventually booted them out. Good riddance.

Oh, and do watch the videos on YouTube about the scams before you go. Basically, be wary about anyone who tries to approach you offering to take you to a place to go drinking. Do not go into any bar or izakaya that looks dodgy and doesn't have a crowd. Be wary of pimps in the street offering to find you girls. They typically won't actually be Japanese. Do your own research if you want to find some fun, but this isn't the board for this.

 

[cactustop]

Hi friends! I just came back from my two weeks in Japan! @chewbaka thank so much for introducing THC, that was mainly what we used to have some fun during our trip

@roblovesxiu Thank you for your post! I will be back in Japan soon enough, I will check out the links you provided for my next trip =)

For a quick recap of what my experience was with THC, it was pricey but it was a fun expereince. I got to spend some time with the following girls:

Momiji (Damage: 22,000yen for 60min, -5000yen for "new girl discount" , 3000yen for CIM option, 30,000yen for "secret option", 6800yen for love hotel = Total 56,800yen)
Layla (Damage: 22,000yen for 60min, 3000yen for CIM option, 6300yen for love hotel = Total 31,300yen)
Iroha (Damage: 32,000yen for 90min, 3000yen for CIM option, 6000yen for love hotel = Total 41,000yen)
Mio (Damage: 47,000yen for 120min, 3000yen for CIM option, 15,000 for video recording option, 30,000yen for "secret option", 6800yen for love hotel = Total 101,800yen)
*incall pricing for all

Yeah, I really splurged on Mio, but I really wanted to have that experience with an AV girl. She was fun, but I don't think I'd spend that much again on one session. Service from all the girls were very good, I did have a good time with all of them.

Comparing the price for the service you get from THC to the local prices I get where I live in North America, its very expensive for what you get. But when in Japan, I wanted to have some fun. THC streamlines the process for us non-japanese speakers so it was very easy to make a reservation.

If anybody has questions, feel free to ask!

 

[cactustop]

Oh and if anyone has any questions about attending AV idol meet and greet events, I can try and help. Thought I pretty much stumbled my way through purchasing DVDs and figuring out the process through google translate haha. AV Idol Events

 

[chewbaka]

Hi friends! I just came back from my two weeks in Japan! @chewbaka thank so much for introducing THC, that was mainly what we used to have some fun during our trip

@roblovesxiu Thank you for your post! I will be back in Japan soon enough, I will check out the links you provided for my next trip =)

For a quick recap of what my experience was with THC, it was pricey but it was a fun expereince. I got to spend some time with the following girls:

Momiji (Damage: 22,000yen for 60min, -5000yen for "new girl discount" , 3000yen for CIM option, 30,000yen for "secret option", 6800yen for love hotel = Total 56,800yen)
Layla (Damage: 22,000yen for 60min, 3000yen for CIM option, 6300yen for love hotel = Total 31,300yen)
Iroha (Damage: 32,000yen for 90min, 3000yen for CIM option, 6000yen for love hotel = Total 41,000yen)
Mio (Damage: 47,000yen for 120min, 3000yen for CIM option, 15,000 for video recording option, 30,000yen for "secret option", 6800yen for love hotel = Total 101,800yen)
*incall pricing for all

Yeah, I really splurged on Mio, but I really wanted to have that experience with an AV girl. She was fun, but I don't think I'd spend that much again on one session. Service from all the girls were very good, I did have a good time with all of them.

Comparing the price for the service you get from THC to the local prices I get where I live in North America, its very expensive for what you get. But when in Japan, I wanted to have some fun. THC streamlines the process for us non-japanese speakers so it was very easy to make a reservation.

If anybody has questions, feel free to ask!

Nice, good to know that you had fun. But you actually did pay way more than market rate although I suspect you are already aware of that.

Like I said, THC is good for an easy experience for foreigner but you pay through your nose for the service.

Now that you have a bit more confidence and experience, you could try more independent services.

BTW, the amount you paid in total for Mio (and not including the video option)...you could have gone to a premium soapland instead - even with the gaijin surcharge. That might actually have been a more worthwhile experience.

 

[Slutbitches69]

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[Slutbitches69]

Hi friends! I just came back from my two weeks in Japan! @chewbaka thank so much for introducing THC, that was mainly what we used to have some fun during our trip

@roblovesxiu Thank you for your post! I will be back in Japan soon enough, I will check out the links you provided for my next trip =)

For a quick recap of what my experience was with THC, it was pricey but it was a fun expereince. I got to spend some time with the following girls:

Momiji (Damage: 22,000yen for 60min, -5000yen for "new girl discount" , 3000yen for CIM option, 30,000yen for "secret option", 6800yen for love hotel = Total 56,800yen)
Layla (Damage: 22,000yen for 60min, 3000yen for CIM option, 6300yen for love hotel = Total 31,300yen)
Iroha (Damage: 32,000yen for 90min, 3000yen for CIM option, 6000yen for love hotel = Total 41,000yen)
Mio (Damage: 47,000yen for 120min, 3000yen for CIM option, 15,000 for video recording option, 30,000yen for "secret option", 6800yen for love hotel = Total 101,800yen)
*incall pricing for all

Yeah, I really splurged on Mio, but I really wanted to have that experience with an AV girl. She was fun, but I don't think I'd spend that much again on one session. Service from all the girls were very good, I did have a good time with all of them.

Comparing the price for the service you get from THC to the local prices I get where I live in North America, its very expensive for what you get. But when in Japan, I wanted to have some fun. THC streamlines the process for us non-japanese speakers so it was very easy to make a reservation.

If anybody has questions, feel free to ask!

I'm going to japan soon for a week. I hope it's not a scam. If not I will tell yall my opinions too. My English isn't the best but I will try.

 

[chewbaka]

I'm going to japan soon for a week. I hope it's not a scam. If not I will tell yall my opinions too. My English isn't the best but I will try.

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Name like that, I'm concerned you will not only not get any service, but you'll spoil it for the rest of us.

A reminder to be kind and respectful. Different country, different rules. Fair warning to you guys - the nightlife industry is under control of the yakuza.

You fuck around with a sex worker in the US, you might get away with it. Do anything funny in Japan... well... your body might never be found.

Yakuza don't dump bodies, they burn them

Yakuza don't dump bodies, they burn them

www.tokyoreporter.com

But that's only if you really piss them off. In most cases, they'll come to retrieve the girl than toss you out. No refunds.