Anela Tokyo — Local services in Kyoto

Unfortunately I didn’t manage to catch the masseuse’s name but hands down one of, if not the worst massage I’ve ever had, so poor in fact that I left after the first 15 minutes of a shiatsu massage.

1. The masseuse was sick, coughing and spluttering with very very warm hands. Regrettable as I imagine it totally compromised the experience and effort. If you’re sick couldn’t anela give its staff sick leave?!

2. There seemed no coherent rhythm or structure to the massage itself just random movements and what pressure was applied was limp and weak. FYR I’m a 6ft athletically built guy, a light touch on a shiatsu massage isn’t going to do anything but piss me off.

3. If I get up and say ‘that’s enough, let’s stop’ wouldn’t it be a good idea to ask me what the issue is rather than let me leave without any sense of curiosity?!

Don’t waste your time. @anela if you’re reading this it’d be great to receive a refund, that...

One of the best massages I've ever had! I usually feel quite a bit of pain during massages and have to tell them to be more gentle as I am quite petite however at anela she knew the right pressure and the exact places to focus on without me saying anything. Extremely knowledgeable and they are truly experts here. The staff are amazing, so sweet and kind and provided the perfect ambience to feel relaxed. Didn't grab the name of the lady I had but she spoke perfect English and communication was very easy and she was always checking up to make sure I was comfortable. I had an oil massage and my partner had a shiatsu massage and we both almost fell asleep with how comfortable and at peace we were. Highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to get a massage in Kyoto. Super easy location and convenient next to...

The masseuse was a young girl. She needs to learn how to massage better. A few times she massaged my scapula bone and it hurt. I had to tell her a few times I only want the massage on my shoulders like how I mentioned on the paper you fill out. Later when she made me lay on my back, to start the back of neck massage. She was either sleeping or something because she would stop and then massage again like how a sleepy person will do. She also massaged one area on my shoulder near my neck for too long in one spot and so it became bruised. An example of the look of it is like a hickey. I can tell she was getting exhausted as I paid for 1.3 hours. The head massage was ok. Overall, I've had better professional massages. I would not recommend this place. Unfortunately, other places were booked so I had...