Our take
A long-standing West Lake address for firm, clinical shiatsu and acupressure rather than pampering; bring cash and book ahead.
Yakushi Center takes its name from Yakushi Nyorai, the Japanese name of the Medicine Buddha, and describes itself as a clinic for traditional and holistic health rather than a spa. It sits at number 6 in alley 28 off Xuan Dieu street in Tu Lien, Tay Ho District, close to West Lake and roughly four kilometres from the Old Quarter, in an area popular with expatriates.
Treatments listed on the official site are Japanese shiatsu, acupuncture, cupping and acupressure, supported by phytotherapy, energy and bodywork, self-therapy coaching, nutrition coaching and training. The centre's philosophy is that balanced energy underpins health and beauty, and that each visit begins with a diagnosis and consultation whether a complaint is acute or chronic. Reviewers also mention aromatherapy oil massage and hot stone options.
Payment is cash only in Vietnamese dong or US dollars, and the centre does not accept credit cards. Directory listings and reviewers note a rule of no tips to staff, with no-tipping signs posted. Published opening hours on the official site are 8:30am to 8pm, and reviewers consistently advise booking ahead because the centre is often fully booked.
Yakushi Center is one of 20 spas in Hanoi listed here, and one of 3 in Tây Hồ. Compare it with the full directory or the nearby spas below.
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Getting there
6 Alley 28 Xuan Dieu, Tu Lien Ward, Tay Ho District, Hanoi. Expat lakeside: calmer rooms, higher prices, better English.
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