Do you want to know what the Nagoya, Osaka, and Kyoto areas are like, where Japan’s famous red-light districts are located?
Some people may want to do some research before visiting.
In this article, we will introduce the charm, characteristics, directions, and history of the famous red-light districts in the Nagoya, Osaka, and Kyoto areas, so please read until the end.
Famous red-light district 1 in Nagoya area: “Kanazuen” in Gifu Prefecture
We will introduce the charm, history, and access of Gifu Prefecture’s famous red-light district “Kanazuen” in the Nagoya area.
Charm and features of Kanazuen
Kanazuen is a large red-light district located in Kano Mizuno-cho, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture.
It is one of the three major soapland districts in Japan, with approximately 50 soapland stores.
Since the users are mainly office workers, there are many girls who like to relax.
History of Kanazuen
Kanazuen began as the Kanazu Red Light District, which opened in 1889.
When it opened, it was located in a different area, but it was decided to build a military factory during the Pacific War, and it was forcibly relocated to the vicinity of Higashi-Nakajima.
Then, on October 15, 1951, they all moved to their current location, and due to the Prostitution Prohibition Act, it became a red light area and changed to its current appearance.
Access [About 3 minutes walk from the south exit of Gifu Station]
Approximately 3 minutes walk from the south exit of Gifu Station on the JR Tokaido Main Line and Takayama Main Line.
There are several convenience stores and hotels around Gifu Station, so you won’t have any trouble finding a break or a meal.
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Famous red-light district 2 in Nagoya area: “Yokkaichi” in Mie Prefecture
We will introduce the charm, history, and access of Yokkaichi, a red-light district in Mie Prefecture that is famous for the Nagoya area.
Yokkaichi’s charms and characteristics
The Yokkaichi red-light district is located on the east side of Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station and behind Suwa Park.
It has flourished as a place of relaxation for factory workers.
There are many campus pubs and delivery health shops, so if you like such shops, why not give them a visit?
History of Yokkaichi
Yokkaichi’s red-light district was a lodging facility that hired prostitutes that opened during the Edo period.
It developed into a red light district during the Meiji period, but was destroyed by air raids during the Pacific War.
The area became a red light area when the occupation army ordered the abolition of the red light district, and it took on its current form.
Access [About 4 minutes walk from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station]
It is about a 4-minute walk from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station towards Suwa Park.
There are hotels, restaurants, convenience stores, and shopping malls around Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station where you can shop.
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Famous red-light district 3 in Nagoya area: “Daimon” in Aichi Prefecture
We will introduce the charm, history, and access of the red-light district “Daimon” in Mie Prefecture, which is famous for the Nagoya area.
Daimon’s charm and characteristics
This area is also known as a standing spot behind the adult entertainment.
There are a variety of soapland stores, from high-end stores to low-cost stores.
Our appeal is the cute girls and high-quality service that you won’t expect from a cheap store.
History of Daimon
During the Taisho era, Daimon was home to the Nakamura red-light district.
Nakamura Yukaku was originally Asahi Yukaku in the Sakae area, but it was moved to its current location in Daimon and renamed Nakamura Yukaku.
It is said that Nakamura red-light district at that time was as prosperous as Yoshiwara.
Access [3 minutes by taxi from Higashiyama Subway Station]
Access from Higashiyama Subway Station is as follows.
● Approximately 10 minutes walk from Higashiyama Subway Station
● Approximately 3 minutes by taxi from Higashiyama Subway Station
● Approximately 5 minutes by taxi from JR Nagoya Station
Walking takes some time, so it’s best to take a taxi.
Famous red-light district 1 in Osaka area: “Kobe (Sannomiya)” in Hyogo Prefecture
Introducing the charm, history, and access of Kobe (Sannomiya), one of Hyogo Prefecture’s leading downtown areas.
Attractions and characteristics of Kobe (Sannomiya)
The Kobe (Sannomiya) area has a wide range of genres, including box health, hotel health, delivery health, and sexy cabaret, and is characterized by the high level of customer service compared to other areas.
There are many bars around Sannomiya, and you can enjoy entertainment after drinking alcohol.
History of Kobe (Sannomiya)
It is unclear how Sannomiya became the red-light district it is today.
There is no information indicating that there was a red light district or a red light district, so it is thought that the area was a place where people could easily gather, which led to the red-light district.
Access [Short walk from Sannomiya Station on the Hanshin Line and Sannomiya Station on the JR Line]
The red-light district is right in front of Sannomiya Station on the Hanshin Line and Sannomiya Station on the JR Line, so it is easily accessible.
Even if you are not good at reading maps, it will be easy to understand as it is right in front of the station.
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Famous red-light district 2 in Osaka area: “Fukuhara” in Hyogo Prefecture
In Kansai, we will introduce the charm, history, and access of Fukuhara, which is said to be the “largest soap town in western Japan” along with Ogoto.
Fukuhara’s charms and characteristics
It is a soapland so famous in Kansai that it is sometimes called the Yoshiwara of the West.
There are soap shops in the affordable range, from high-end shops used for entertainment, to soap shops in the casual price range, so it’s easy to find the shop you like.
It is characterized by many young and good-looking girls.
History of Fukuhara
Its predecessor was the Fukuhara red-light district, which opened in 1868, and there were many garrison houses at that time.
After the war, the red light district went out of business due to the anti-prostitution law, but Turkish baths (now called soaplands) opened one after another, and the soaplands of today were formed.
Access [About 2 minutes walk from Shintetsu Shinkaichi Station]
Fukuhara is about a 2-minute walk from Shinkaichi Station on the Shintetsu Railway.
The area around the station is full of restaurants, including family restaurants, convenience stores, and hotels.
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Famous red-light district 3 in Osaka area: “Umeda/Kitashinchi” in Osaka Prefecture
We will introduce the charm, history, characteristics, and access of Umeda and Kitashinchi, which belong to the area called Kita.
Charms and characteristics of Umeda/Kitashinchi
There are shops of various genres such as cabaret clubs, luxury clubs, delivery health, and hotel health.
In particular, Ugano-cho in Umeda has a high concentration of sexual cabaret and hotel health services.
There are many luxury stores and the high level of service is appealing.
History of Umeda/Kitashinchi
Kitashinchi flourished as a red light district enjoyed by government officials and merchants in the rice market.
Later, Dojima Kome Kaisho was built and it became a commercial area, and the red light district was moved to Sonezaki Shinchi (Northern Shinchi), which led to the current red-light district.
Access [immediately from JR Kitashinchi Station]
The Kitashinchi area is located near Dojima/Hondori, right next to JR Kitashinchi Station.
Umeda’s red-light district is also located near Umeda Station and is easy to find.
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Famous red-light district 1 in Kyoto area: “Ogoto” in Shiga Prefecture
We will introduce the characteristics, charm, history, and access of “Ogoto” in Shiga Prefecture, which is famous in the Kyoto area.
Charm and characteristics of Ogoto
Divided into three areas: Silk Road, Golden Gate, and Kawasuji Street, it is one of the best soap districts in Kansai, with nearly 40 soaplands and fashion health stores.
There are also high-end shops with male staff who can provide high-level hospitality and high-quality girls.
History of Ogoto
It all started with the first store, Hanakage, which opened in 1971.
At the time, her technique was not well received, so she invited Awahime from the Kanto region to perform the Awa Dance, which was popular in the Kanto region.
As a result, the number of customers increased and it became a famous red-light district.
Access [About 3 minutes by shuttle bus from Ogoto Onsen Station]
It is about 3 minutes by car from the nearest Ogoto Onsen Station.
Each store has a shuttle vehicle, so you don’t have to worry about being familiar with geography.
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Famous red-light district 2 in the Kyoto area: Kyoto Minami Fushimi in Kyoto Prefecture
We will introduce the characteristics, charm, history, and access of Kyoto Minami Fushimi, Kyoto Prefecture’s famous red-light district located in the Kyoto area.
Charms and characteristics of Kyoto South/Fushimi
Because it is a place frequented by office workers and there are many love hotels, there is a high concentration of hotel health and delivery health services.
There are also tourist spots, so you can enjoy sightseeing and customs.
History of Fushimi, South Kyoto
In Fushimi, there were red-light districts in Tsutsumicho and the castle town of Chushojima.
Tsutsukicho red-light district is one of the smaller red-light districts in Kyoto Prefecture, and it seems that there was a time when the red-light district of Chushojima flourished, and it was temporarily turned into a farmland.
Access [About 3 minutes by taxi from Kigetsubashi Station on the Keihan Line]
Access from Kigetsubashi Station on the Keihan Line is as follows.
● Approximately 3 minutes by taxi from Kigetsubashi Station on the Keihan Line
● Approximately 12 minutes walk from Kangetsubashi Station on the Keihan Line
If you are not familiar with geography, we recommend taking a taxi as it will take a long time to walk.
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Famous red-light district 3 in Kyoto area: “Kawaramachi, Kiyamachi, Pontocho” in Kyoto Prefecture
We will introduce the characteristics, charm, history, and access of Kyoto Prefecture’s famous red-light districts “Kawaramachi, Kiyamachi, and Pontocho” in the Kyoto area.
Charms and characteristics of Kawaramachi, Kiyamachi, and Pontocho
Kiyamachi is a historic downtown area that has been passed down continuously since the mid-Edo period.
It is also known as a stand-up spot for underground entertainment.
There are health stores in a wide range of adult entertainment genres, age groups, and price ranges, so you can enjoy them all day long.
History of Kawaramachi, Kiyamachi, and Pontocho
Pontocho is a recreational area that was born in the early Edo period, and has a history of being recognized as a red-light district in 1859.
At that time, red-light districts spread not only to Pontocho but also to the current Kiyamachi area of “Zaimokucho”, “Shimokicho”, and “Ishiyamachi”.
Access [About 5 minutes walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station and Keihan Sanjo Station]
Access from Keihan Gion Shijo Station and Keihan Sanjo Station is as follows.
● Kawaramachi Street: About 5 minutes walk from Keihan Gion Shijo Station, about 1 minute by taxi
● Kiyamachi Street: About 4 minutes walk from Keihan Gion Shijo Station, about 2 minutes by taxi
● Pontocho Street: About 5 minutes walk from Keihan Sanjo Station, about 3 minutes by taxi
There are restaurants and convenience stores, so you can eat and shop along the way.
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summary
Nagoya, Osaka, and Kyoto are home to many of Japan’s most famous red-light districts.
Many of the red-light districts have a history of being red-light districts, and some places still retain the atmosphere of being red-light districts.
Please come and enjoy yourself.
[Famous red-light districts in Nagoya, Osaka, and Kyoto areas]
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Click here to search for adult entertainment shops in Yokkaichi
Click here to search for adult entertainment shops in Daimon
Click here to search for adult entertainment shops in Kobe (Sannomiya)
Click here to search for adult entertainment shops in Fukuhara
Click here to search for adult entertainment shops in Umeda/Kitashinchi
Click here to search for adult entertainment shopsin Ogoto
Click here to search for adult entertainment shops in Kyoto Minami/Fushimi
Click here to search for adult entertainment shops in Kawaramachi, Kiyamachi, and Pontocho.
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Q&A
Q: What is the famous red-light district in Kansai?
A: We are located in the areas of Kobe (Sannomiya) and Fukuhara in Hyogo Prefecture, Umeda and Kitashinchi in Osaka Prefecture, Ogoto in Shiga Prefecture, and Kyoto Minami, Fushimi, Kawaramachi, Kiyamachi, and Pontocho in Kyoto Prefecture.
Q: What is the famous red-light district in the Tokai region?
A: Famous red-light districts in the Tokai region are Daimon in Aichi Prefecture, Yokkaichi in Mie Prefecture, and Kanazuen in Gifu Prefecture. All of the red-light districts have a history of being red-light districts in the past, so there are parts where you can still feel the atmosphere of old Japan.
