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Fish Therapy ”UOSHU-YA”
Location & Fees
You’ll be soothed by the pleasant sensation of cute little fish that nibble away old keratin.
At Solaniwa Onsen, you can experience fish therapy, which offers skincare and therapeutic benefits. Try the rhythmic and pleasant sensation as “doctor fish” gently nibble away old skin cells.
Location
Next to Benten Street, 2nd Floor
Fees
| Adult | Child | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 1,100 yen | 660 yen |
| 15 minutes | 1,430 yen | 990 yen |
What is fish therapy?
What is fish therapy?
Fish therapy is a 100% natural treatment using a freshwater fish of the carp family called Garra rufa. These fish are known for gently nibbling away dead skin (keratin) from humans. The rhythmic stimulation from their nibbling is believed to help promote skin metabolism.
In Turkey and Germany, fish therapy is used to treat skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and acne. In Germany, treatment with Garra rufa is even included in medical curricula as an insurance-covered therapy. Because of this, the fish are affectionately known as “doctor fish.”
In Turkey and Germany, fish therapy is used to treat skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and acne. In Germany, treatment with Garra rufa is even included in medical curricula as an insurance-covered therapy. Because of this, the fish are affectionately known as “doctor fish.”
These benefits can be expected!
The fish beloved by Cleopatra, one of the three great beauties in history
1. Peeling Effect
Garra rufa fish have a natural habit of gently nibbling away old human skin, offering a mild, all-natural peeling effect without the use of any chemicals.
2. Massage Effect
At first, it may feel ticklish, but gradually you’ll experience a pleasant sensation similar to low-frequency therapy.
This stimulation is also believed to help promote skin metabolism.
3. Relaxation Effect
The gentle stimulation from Garra rufa nibbling on your skin can provide a relaxing effect. Moreover, since these fish usually avoid humans but gather around them during therapy, it is also believed to help reduce stress andoffer therapeutic benefits .
Garra rufa fish have a natural habit of gently nibbling away old human skin, offering a mild, all-natural peeling effect without the use of any chemicals.
2. Massage Effect
At first, it may feel ticklish, but gradually you’ll experience a pleasant sensation similar to low-frequency therapy.
This stimulation is also believed to help promote skin metabolism.
3. Relaxation Effect
The gentle stimulation from Garra rufa nibbling on your skin can provide a relaxing effect. Moreover, since these fish usually avoid humans but gather around them during therapy, it is also believed to help reduce stress andoffer therapeutic benefits .
Customer Testimonials
It felt ticklish at first, but once I got used to it, it was really pleasant.
I was amazed by how much dead skin they ate—it was surprisingly satisfying!
It gradually started to feel really good, my metabolism improved, and I began to sweat.
It felt like a tingling electric bath at first, but gradually became pleasant.
The tingling sensation felt great, and the way the fish gathered around was so cute.
It felt great, and my skin was so smooth afterward.
