2 MINUTES FROM HANNO STATION, SOUTH EXIT
An acupuncturist who knows what pain feels like.
Our director turned to acupuncture after his own sciatica, and opened this clinic in 2008. From fine 1 cm needles to long 9 cm needles, he chooses the right tool for each patient's back pain, stiff shoulders, eye strain and other concerns.
Treatment is in Japanese. The director speaks basic everyday English and uses a translation app when needed.
A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
My own pain is where this work began
I'm Shoichi Ro, director of Himawari Acupuncture and Bone-Setting Clinic.
I decided to become an acupuncturist when I was 18. During the summer break of my university years, I developed sciatica, and the pain stayed with me for four years. In those hard days I received acupuncture and felt the pain begin to ease. That experience set me on this path.
The pain was so severe that I made myself a promise: if I were ever free of it, I would spend my life as an acupuncturist helping people suffering from the same kind of pain.
Ongoing pain wears down your mood as well as your body. Because I know that feeling, I always start by listening carefully, then explain clearly what is happening in your body and what to expect from treatment.
From stiff shoulders and back pain to problems that can be hard to talk about elsewhere, I have listened to and worked with many patients over the years.
Ever since I opened Himawari Clinic in Hanno, I have kept that promise with every patient I see. If pain is troubling you, please feel free to talk to me.
Director, Shoichi Ro
OUR ACUPUNCTURE
The right needle for each symptom
Using needles and moxibustion to draw out the strength your body already has.
This is the heart of our approach.
Two people with back pain can have pain in very different places and depths. We choose needles of different lengths and thicknesses to suit each person.
TAILORED
From fine needles to long needles
Short, fine needles for surface stiffness; long needles for pain deep in the body.
HYGIENE
Single-use needles
All needles are disposable. For some conditions, we keep a set of needles reserved for you alone at the clinic.
COMFORT
A calm space
Soft cream tones and a gentle herbal and tea aroma help first-time visitors relax.
Inside the clinic
TREATMENTS
When to come and see us
Acupuncture and moxibustion
For lasting pain and stiffness
- Lower back pain and sciatica
- Stiff shoulders and neck
- Frozen shoulder and knee pain
- Eye strain
Bone-setting (judo therapy)
For injuries
- Acute low back strain and a cricked neck
- Sprains, bruises and pulled muscles
We also welcome questions about
Even if you are not sure whether something is worth asking about, please come and talk to us first.
Our equipment
Used alongside acupuncture and bone-setting treatment as needed.
Microwave heat therapy
Micro Thermy ME-8250
Warms a wide area evenly. Often used for frozen shoulder and knee pain.
Water bed massage
Seasas Hydra HS-10
Feels like floating on water. Many patients fall asleep during the session.
Lumbar traction
Orthotrac Lasedia OL-5000
Gently stretches the lower back while you sit in a comfortable reclining chair.
Electromagnetic heat therapy
Neo Magtron TM-3400
Combines magnetism, vibration and heat to warm the body.
Far-infrared heat therapy
Cerayla EL-320
Warms the body gently from outside with far-infrared light.
Low-frequency therapy
Pulsecure KR-215
Gentle low-frequency electrical pulses through pads placed on the body stimulate the muscles.
INSURANCE AND FEES
Health insurance
Japanese health insurance covers bone-setting treatment for injuries. Acupuncture is paid in full by the patient. If you are unsure, please call us.
Covered by insurance (bone-setting)
- Fractures and dislocations (a doctor's consent is needed beyond first aid)
- Sprains, bruises and muscle strains
Only injuries with a clear cause are covered. Everyday stiffness and long-lasting pain are not.
Acupuncture is self-pay
- Acupuncture here is not billed to health insurance
- See the fees below
No insurance paperwork or doctor's letter is needed. First-time patients can come straight in.
Fees (not covered by insurance)
| Item | Details | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| First visit fee | For new patients | ¥1,000 |
| Acupuncture: local treatment | Focused on the painful or stiff area | ¥5,000 |
| Acupuncture: whole-body treatment | Treats the body as a whole There are three courses, depending on your condition, your wishes and the treatment involved. After talking with you at your first consultation, we choose the course together. | ¥7,000 ¥10,000 ¥12,000 |
| Personal needle storage | Your own needles kept at the clinic (first time only) | ¥2,000 |
These are fees for treatment outside health insurance. For bone-setting treatment of injuries covered by health insurance, the fee depends on your condition and your co-payment rate. Please ask at reception or call us.
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HOURS
Opening hours
Temporary closures are announced on our Google Maps page.
| Time | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun / Hol. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00–12:00 | ● | ● | Closed | ● | ● | △ | Closed |
| 15:00–20:00 Last entry 18:30 | ● | ● | Closed | ● | ● | △ | Closed |
* Afternoon treatment runs until 20:00, but reception closes at 18:30. Please arrive by 18:30.
△ Open one Saturday a month; the day and hours depend on bookings. Please call to ask.
ACCESS
2 minutes on foot from Hanno Station, South Exit
If you come by car, please use our parking spaces.
On foot
- 1Leave Hanno Station by the South Exit. A FamilyMart and the taxi stand are right in front of you.
- 2Walk past the taxi stand and follow Misugidai-dori.
- 3When you see the red sign of the Chinese restaurant Shoryubo (祥龍房), turn left into the car park.
- 4Our entrance is at the back of the car park, between Shoryubo and the bicycle parking.
By car
From the Hanno-ekimae intersection on Route 218, turn toward the station onto Misugidai-dori, then turn right into the car park. Of the four spaces on the Joyful Sano side, the middle two are for our patients. If they are full, please call or ask at reception and we'll direct you.
〒357-0036 埼玉県飯能市南町6-11 Phone042-980-6002 MapOpen in Google Maps
FAQ
For first-time visitors
Can I be treated in English?
We mainly speak Japanese, and the director can handle basic everyday conversation in English. We want to help every patient who is in pain, so when needed we use a translation app and take the time to talk through your symptoms and treatment together before we begin.
Do I need an appointment?
Appointments are preferred. Walk-ins are welcome, but you may have to wait. Please call 042-980-6002 to book.
Does acupuncture hurt?
We mostly use very fine needles, so most people feel only a slight prick. If you're nervous, just let us know.
Are needles reused?
No. All needles are single-use. If your treatment calls for your own set of needles, we keep them at the clinic for you only (one-time storage fee of ¥2,000).
What if the car park is full?
We'll direct you to another space. Please call 042-980-6002 or ask at reception.
Do I need my health insurance card?
Bring your insurance card (or My Number insurance card) if you are being treated for an injury with bone-setting. You don't need it for acupuncture, which is self-pay.