Guide: Imazato Shinchi

Imazato Shinchi is a full-service Red-Light District located in the Ikuno-ward of Osaka. The area makes up one of the five brothel districts in the city where one can find sex being sold openly on the streets at their de facto brothels that operate under the guise of restaurants.

Originally established as a Geisha District in the early 20th century, the area transitioned to an unofficial Red-Light District over the years that followed World War 2 to its current state. Which is still active to this day, albeit on a much smaller scale.

💡 What is Imazato Shinchi?

Imazato Shinchi is a minor of the five Red-Light districts found in Osaka due to its relatively small shop count, which is less than a dozen or so.

The brothels in the area operate like Shinodayama Shinichi, where providers aren’t shown but instead are matched according to personal tastes.

Preferences are taken verbally, and an available provider that is the closest fit to what you have described will be organized for you.

🚃 Getting to Imazato Shinchi

The area is a 10-minute walk from the South Exit of Imazato Station, accessible via the Imazatosuji Line.

• Imazato Station

The brothels of Imazato Shinchi are located on two parallel streets one block away from Shinimazato Park.

Station Name	Time Required	First Train to Imazato	Last Train to  Imazato
Kansai-Airport	80 minutes	05:38	22:34
Tennōji	15 minutes	05:20	23:54
Namba	10 minutes	05:25	23:54
Umeda	30 minutes	05:02	23:54
Shin-Osaka	30 minutes	05:18	23:54
Kyoto	80 minutes	05:02	23:24

Brothels in Imazato Shinchi open late in the afternoon around 15:00 and close before 24:00. Closing every third Wednesday of the month.

🌐 Are foreigners welcome to Imazato Shinchi?

Basic Japanese knowledge will go a long way toward successfully getting through the doors as a solo visitor, but one can improve their chances by bringing a local with them.

Ultimately, the provider will have the final say on whether or not she is open to serving a foreigner, so don’t take any rejections personally. Every no will get you closer to a yes.

🙆‍♂️ What services are offered at Imazato Shinchi?

The services offered at Imazato Shinchi are in line with what you would expect at all the other Red-Light districts in Osaka: full-service sex. This is included in the advertised price, with no hidden charges or upsells during service.

Services beyond sex, considered Girlfriend Experience (GFE), should not be expected; though if provided, it should seen as a complimentary service and not something you will receive with every provider working in Imazato Shinchi.

💴 How much does Imazato Shinchi cost?

Two courses are offered at Imazato Shinchi. The shortest is 30 minutes, and it is recommended for first encounters.

60 minutes or longer should be reserved only for repeat encounters when you know who you are meeting in advance.

Surcharges for foreigners haven’t been introduced officially, but don’t be surprised if one is added soon, as has already been done at Tobita Shinchi and Matsushima Shinchi.

Course Length	Price
30 minutes	¥13,000
60 minutes	¥26,000

❓ What are the differences in Imazato Shinchi?

Imazato Shinchi is not an open-air Red-Light District like Tobita Shinchi and Matsushima Shinchi, where providers are advertised openly at the front of the brothels. Instead, they are dispatched from a separate location after making an appointment.

The booking process involves stepping inside and negotiating with a staff member about your preferences, which requires a basic grasp of the Japanese language.

This is all while you don’t know exactly who you will meet as no photos of potential providers are shown beforehand.

👧 What kind of sex workers can I meet at Imazato Shinchi?

The providers working in Imazato Shinchi are slightly higher than the industry average, being in their late 20s to 40s, with younger providers being the minority.

There are no distinct differences between the brothels in terms of quality of providers, age, or service, being a relatively small Red-Light-District brothels.

When making a request, be as specific as possible, as misunderstandings can result in a lackluster encounter.

Terms you should familiarize yourself with and use when making an appointment include:

Appearance

English	Japanese	Romaji
Lolita	ロリ	Rori
Slender	スレンダー	Surendā
Busty	巨乳	Kyonyū
Small Breasts	貧乳	Hinnyū
“Married Woman” (Milf)	人妻	Hitozuma

Age

English	Japanese	Romaji
Teens	10代	Jū-dai
20’s	20代	Ni jū-dai
30’s	30代	San jū-dai
40’s	40代	Yon jū-dai
50’s	50代	Go jū-dai

🔞 What to expect visiting Imazato Shinchi?

Finding a Girl

Business signs for brothels in Imazato Shinichi can be recognized by the black-on-white signs found across the Red-Light District.

You may encounter female staff members hollering at you from within the brothels, indicating they are foreigner-friendly.

Enter & Book

Once inside, start the negotiation process for the type of provider you would like to meet and confirm the booking on the spot.

Go Upstairs to Play Rooms

Once the booking has been finalized, the provider will make her way to you while you wait upstairs in the play room. This is typically a small 5-tatami-sized room with no showering facilities.

The session will start once the provider arrives, who will have sex with you over the time paid for.

Finish

As there are no showering facilities, after leaving, you simply get dressed and walk out of the brothel the same way you can. This is done alone, not with the provider.

👣 First time visitor to Imazato Shinchi?

• The use of cameras or video recorders is strictly restricted throughout Imazato Shinchi, both on the streets and within brothels, before, during, and after service.
• No minors or family members allowed; this is a serious Red-Light District, not a destination for sightseeing.
• To catch the best of the action, plan your visit between 6 and 8 PM on Friday and Saturday.

🔎 Other areas like Imazato Shinchi in Osaka

Other districts featuring similar brothel types as Imazato Shinchi include:

• Tobita Shinchi
• Matsushima Shinchi
• Shinodayama Shinchi
• Takii Shinchi