[2023] Hokkaido/Tohoku area | Thorough explanation of the charm, characteristics, history, etc. of famous red-light districts!

2023-11-17
For foreign visitors to Japan, we introduce four famous red-light districts in Hokkaido and the Tohoku region. The red-light districts introduced in this article are Susukino, Kawabata, Kokubuncho, and Onahama, and each area has different characteristics . We also introduce the history and access of each red-light district, so please take a look.
2023-11-17

There may be some people who want to have fun with girls in the famous red-light districts of Hokkaido and Tohoku.

It boasts a scale comparable to red-light districts in Kanto and Kansai, and has a charm that cannot be experienced in urban areas.
The recommended red-light districts in Hokkaido and Tohoku are Susukino, Kawabata, Kokubuncho, and Onahama.

This time, we will explain in detail the characteristics and history of red-light districts in Hokkaido and Tohoku.
If you would like to use it as a reference when looking for an adult entertainment shop, please take a look.

“Susukino” is one of the three major entertainment districts in Japan that Hokkaido is proud of.

Susukino is an area that has colored Sapporo’s nights for many years as Hokkaido’s number one entertainment district.
The glittering neon street is famous nationwide as a symbol of Susukino.

Here, let’s take a closer look at the characteristics and history of Susukino’s red-light district.

Susukino’s charms and characteristics

Susukino has many restaurants where you can enjoy Hokkaido gourmet food, but the size of the red-light district is also comparable.
There are over 200 shops, mainly delivery health shops but also soap shops, so you are sure to find an adult entertainment shop with the girls of your choice.

There are many shops where you can receive high-quality hospitality at reasonable prices, and they are characterized by good cost performance.
What’s more, the fact that you can enjoy Hokkaido gourmet food is also appealing.
The age range of the girls enrolled is wide, and there is a wide variety of beautiful girls, married women, mature women, etc.

When you stop by Susukino, be sure to visit the red-light district and enjoy a sweet moment.

Click here to search for adult entertainment shops in Susukino

History of Susukino

The history of Susukino dates back to the early Meiji period.
Carpenters and craftsmen moved to Sapporo due to the resumption of the construction of the Sapporo headquarters, which had been suspended due to the transfer of Judge Shima Giyuu.

As a result of this event, restaurants called “Iimori” were opened in Sapporo, which targeted the influx of people and had rental rooms and prostitutes, and became very lively.

However, in 1912, the red light district was relocated to Shiroishi due to Sapporo’s population increase.
Afterwards, restaurants such as cafes and bars opened on the site of the red light district, and by 1930, there were over 450 restaurants, forming the basis of Susukino’s neon district.

Access [About 10 minutes by taxi from Sapporo Station]

If you are heading to Susukino on foot from Sapporo Station, it will take about 20 minutes on foot.
Sapporo Station is connected to Susukino Station by an underground mall, so you can travel without ever having to go above ground.

If you take a taxi to Susukino Station instead of walking, it will take about 10 minutes.

“Kawabata” is famous for having fun playing with Akita beauties.

When you think of Akita Prefecture, some people may think of “Akita beauties.”
Akita’s red-light district called “Kawabata” is an area suitable for hanging out with Akita beauties.

Here, we will explain the characteristics and history of Kawabata.

Kawabata’s charms and characteristics

Kawabata is known as Akita’s representative downtown area, with the Asahi River flowing nearby and the adult entertainment shops located on the west side of the river.
Kawabata is mainly home to delivery health services, and there are also several love hotels nearby, so it’s a good area to hang out with the girls who work at delivery health services.

We operate not only a delivery health service but also a soap service, with many young girls in their 20s.
Some stores offer services such as early morning discounts, so you can enjoy mat play while keeping costs down.

Although the number of shops is small compared to other red-light districts, there are high-quality shops that will satisfy those who like delivery health and soaps.
If you come to Akita for sightseeing or business, please feel free to use it.

Click here to search for adult entertainment shops in Kawabata

History of Kawabata

Kawabata was written as “Kawabata” during the feudal era, and most of the residents were samurai.
Later, as the city progressed, samurai moved to the east side of Asahikawa, and the west side of the river came to be called “Kawabata.”

In Meiji 19, a large-scale fire called the Tawaraya Fire occurred.
Geisha shops and restaurants that lost their stores in the fire moved to Kawabata 4-chome, and this incident led to Kawabata’s development as a downtown area.

Access [About 10 minutes by taxi from Akita Station]

Kawabata 6-chome, where the soapland is located, is a little far from Akita Station, about a 23-minute walk.
However, if you use a car, you can get there in about 10 minutes, so we recommend taking a taxi when heading from the station.

Kokubuncho, one of the largest and most famous downtown areas in Tohoku, proud of Miyagi Prefecture

The most famous downtown area in the Tohoku region is probably Kokubun-cho in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.
Kokubuncho, which colors Sendai’s nightlife, is attractive in that it has many adult entertainment establishments.

Here, we will introduce the characteristics, history, and access of Kokubun Town.

Characteristics and charms of Kokubun Town

Kokubuncho is famous nationwide as the largest downtown area in Tohoku.
In particular, 2-chome and Ichibancho 4-chome are the most prosperous areas, as approximately 80% of the restaurants and adult entertainment establishments are concentrated there.

There are also plenty of restaurants where you can enjoy Sendai’s famous beef tongue and ramen, making Kokubuncho an attractive place to enjoy Sendai gourmet food.
In addition, there are various shops as an entertainment district, mainly soap shops, health stores, and delivery health shops.

There are shops selling soap in a variety of price ranges, so you can use it as a treat after enjoying Sendai gourmet food, depending on your budget.
There is also a love hotel in the Tatemachi area near Kokubuncho, where you can enjoy adult fun such as calling a girl who works at a delivery health service.

Click here to search for adult entertainment shops in Kokubun-cho

History of Kokubun Town

Kokubun-cho is a town that was created at the end of the Sengoku period when Date Masamune opened Sendai, and residents living near the gates of Mutsu Kokubunji moved there.
After the Meiji period began, the Japanese military was stationed at Sendai Castle, and the number of red-light districts and other shops increased.

After the red light district was moved to another location, restaurants and geisha quarters opened in Toraya Yokocho and Honyagura-cho.
After World War II, Kokubuncho achieved rapid growth as it underwent reconstruction and transformed into an entertainment district.

Access [About 5 minutes by taxi from Sendai Station]

Kokubuncho is about a 15-minute walk from the west exit of Sendai Station.
If you take a taxi, it will take about 5 minutes depending on the road conditions.

If you are using the subway, take the subway Namboku Line from Sendai Station, exit Kotodai Koen Station South Exit 1, and walk for about 2 minutes to reach Kokubuncho.

Onahama, a famous soap town along the coast of Fukushima Prefecture

Onahama is an area in Iwaki City, located along the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, and is known as one of the best soap towns in Tohoku.

Let’s take a look at Onahama’s characteristics, history, and access.

Charm and characteristics of Onahama

Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, where Onahama is located, flourished as a fishing and industrial area.
It has the largest number of soaps in the Tohoku region, and is characterized by the fact that they are scattered in a way that blends into residential areas rather than downtown areas.

When the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred, we lent out baths to residents whose homes were destroyed and who were unable to take a bath.
It has strong ties with the local community, and in Onahama, soap is called “Yubo.”

Onahama is famous as a soapland district, but Iwaki City itself is also known as a famous red-light district in the Tohoku region.
In addition to soaps, there is also a love hotel nearby, so you can call a delivery health service and have some fun.

Click here to search for adult entertainment shops in Onahama

History of Onahama

Onahama used to be called “Onahama Town,” but it became Iwaki City after a merger. Originally, Onahama was a thriving coal mining town where the mined coal was shipped by train or ship, but unlike Susukino and Kokubuncho, Onahama did not have a red light district.
However, due to the large number of male workers, Turkish bath shops began to be opened, which led to the development of the current Thorpe Street, which continues to this day.

Access [13 minutes by taxi from Izumi Station]

The nearest station to Onahama is Izumi Station, but it is about 5km away, so it will take about an hour to walk there.

If you use a car, you can get there in about 13 minutes from Izumi Station, so consider taking a taxi. We also recommend that some stores offer transportation.

summary

Hokkaido and the Tohoku region are home to nationally famous red-light districts, with Susukino, Kawabata, Kokubuncho, and Onahama being particularly popular.

There is a wide variety of entertainment districts, including red-light districts with shops of various genres such as soaps and delivery health shops, and red-light districts that specialize in soaplands.

City Heaven Traveler lists famous adult entertainment establishments in Hokkaido and the Tohoku region.

Click here to search for adult entertainment shops in Susukino
Click here to search for adult entertainment shops in Kawabata
Click here to search for adult entertainment stores in Kokubun-cho
Click here to search for adult entertainment shops in Onahama

Use this article as a reference and have fun at an adult entertainment establishment that matches your interests.

[Q&A]

Q.Where is the recommended red-light district in the Hokkaido/Tohoku area?
A.Susukino, Kawabata, Kokubuncho, and Onahama are particularly well-known red-light districts, so we recommend them.

Q.What is the best means of transportation to go to the famous red-light districts in the Hokkaido/Tohoku area?
A. Some areas are within walking distance from the nearest station, but you can get there in just a few minutes by taxi.