When treating physical ailments, hospitals and clinics often provide little beyond consultations and treatment.
Thankfully, they have always felt far removed from the writer, who rarely suffers from physical ailments.
Even the writer would feel comfortable visiting this new-style clinic, which opened in Hamanochaya, Kurashiki City, on December 25, 2022.
It has a bright, open cafe space that is also available to the general public, not just patients.
We visited Jukosan Acupuncture and Osteopathic Clinic, which also serves as a community gathering place.
The information presented here was accurate when this article was published in January 2024. Please note that it may differ from current information.
What is Jukosan Acupuncture and Osteopathic Clinic?
Jukosan Acupuncture and Osteopathic Clinic (hereafter, Jukosan) is located in the heart of town, about a seven-minute drive from JR Kurashiki Station.
It is run by a husband-and-wife team with 35 years of experience providing treatment.
The clinic director is acupuncturist Kinoshita Tomoko, and the deputy director is Kinoshita Hiroshi, a judo therapist and acupuncturist.
Influenced by her father, a judo therapist who ran an osteopathic clinic, Tomoko became interested in Eastern medicine and went on to become an acupuncturist.
Hiroshi also serves as director-general of Juko Osteopathic Clinic, which operates four facilities in Kurashiki City and Soja City.
He has now entrusted Juko Osteopathic Clinic to a younger generation and opened Jukosan.
With the couple welcoming visitors with cheerful smiles, Jukosan feels more like a home than a clinic.
Here is a look at its bright, warm, homey atmosphere.
Inside Jukosan
The two-story building, with its warm wood accents, has a calming feel throughout.
You feel at ease from the moment you open the door.
Treatment rooms
There are two treatment rooms on the first floor and one on the second, each a fully private room.
A private room seems like a reassuring place to receive treatment.
The second-floor room is spacious and decorated with paintings.
It looks like a relaxing place to unwind.
A variety of treatments are available.
▼ Prices are ¥5,500, tax included.
- Lower back pain course
- Joint pain course
- Chronic pain course
- Headache and stiff shoulder relief course
- Women's health course (menstrual pain, menopausal symptoms, etc.)
- Autonomic nervous system regulation course
- Myofascial release therapy
- Pediatric and bedwetting course (¥1,500, tax included)
The second floor
In addition to a treatment room, the second floor has a dining area and seating where visitors can relax together.
Food and drinks can also be enjoyed upstairs.
The high counter looks like a nice place to sit back and relax.
There is also window-side seating for enjoying a chat.
These seats offer a relaxing view surrounded by greenery.
The bookshelf beside the stairs is lined with books.
From Hiroshi's collection, the selection spans a wide range of genres, including medicine, cafes, and philosophy.
Cafe space
The first floor has a spacious cafe area, with a treatment room at the back.
Like the second floor, the cafe space has both counter and table seating.
The layout makes it easy to visit alone or with others.
The ceiling above the counter seating is open to the floor above, creating a very airy feel.
It is a comfortable space that never feels cramped.
Breakfast
The cafe serves drinks and breakfast.
The breakfast menu was created in response to customer requests.
Breakfast is served from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., but they say, “If requested, we may be able to serve it during the day, too.”
▼ All drinks are ¥500, tax included.
- Coffee (hot or iced)
- Tea
Add a breakfast set to any drink for ¥100 (tax included).
For just ¥100, you get toast, a boiled egg, and vegetable soup—a great deal.
The soup contains five kinds of vegetables for added dietary fiber, while the egg provides protein.
It is a menu designed with health in mind.
Jukosan offers both treatment and cafe services.
We spoke with clinic director Kinoshita Tomoko and deputy director Kinoshita Hiroshi, who run Jukosan.
Acupuncture and Bodywork Jukosan details
| Name | Acupuncture and Bodywork Jukosan |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-8-40 Hamanochaya, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 086-430-5877 |
| Parking | Available 3 spaces If full, you may use the parking lot at Juko Orthopedic Clinic’s Hamanochaya Main Clinic |
| Hours | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Wednesday–Saturday) 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Sunday) |
| Closed | Monday, Tuesday |
| Payment methods |
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| Reservations | Accepted |
| Smoking | Entirely non-smoking |
| Restroom | Western-style toilet |
| Website | Acupuncture and Bodywork Jukosan |
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