Was having persistent back pain and glad I called to schedule at Osaka. Corner place that has been in business 60 years. My therapist, Julie, was outstanding. She asked where I needed attention then she went to work on my back, shoulders and legs. I think I actually dozed off. The hour appointment was exactly what I needed. Under a hundred bucks and I was cured. Tipped Julie nicely. Quiet old place with character. Got lucky on parking across the street. Highly recommend to anyone seeking a great massage experience. read more

This is my go to spot. When I'm in the Northern SD area for work. Always treat me well...

This is one of those MASSAGE parlors if you catch my drift. I am in tears at all the middle aged women upset that they didn't enjoy their 'massage'. Fellas this is the place to go for that kind of massage. Soccer moms stay away lmao! read more

Absolutely the best experience I've had at any massage parlor in San Diego. The vibe and personality of this new girl was fantastic. Beautiful beyond belief and gave me a better massage than any other has ever achieved. I will definitely return again and again without a doubt . Absolutely Amazing read more

This was the absolute worst massage ever. Basically, rubbed oil all over me. Instead of using her fingers to massage the muscles she used her knuckles with a closed fist up and down rapidly...horrible, read more

You idiots: it's a rub and tug. Come on, of course they don't know proper massage techniques. They are focused on the work after the flip. At that end, good service, nice ladies, and reasonable prices. Arigatou ne! read more

Regular massage and they still expect d tips and I didn't ask for anything else never coming there ever again

Great place to get a massage, the staff was very friendly and helpful. Very reasonable price. I recommend if you are looking for a great place to get a massage ask for Mika with the world class personality. read more

I had a back problem due to the fact I drive all day. I stopped at Osaka and was hoping a massage would help. The place felt like home, I was very comfortable here. The massage was excellent. I left feeling much better. I plan on returning here once a week for my back. read more

Well, I didn't think spending hours at a salon was my idea of fun, I found this place on Adams Ave awhile back ago, when I finally entered I was quite surprised, the place within looks a lot bigger than it does on the outside. The masseuse rooms are very clean and sanitary, and for those who are disabled like myself, there is a whirlpool sauna as well. Epic Nice... read more

It's a little pricey 60 for a 30 min massage the mamason was very sweet though. Location is kindve crappy it's right in front of a park so i had to walk a little ways after parking. Not to make this about race but it seems all people are welcome and treated fairly from this visit the massage was a little soft but I know better for next time read more

Its official. This is a "massage" joint First off, they are open way too late to be a normal massage joint. Second, every single time I walk in there (which, i admit, is often since I hope to one day actually encounter another human to answer my questions about their business) I am greeted with an empty waiting room and a surveillence camera. I ring the door bell, nothing happens. I wave into the camera, nothing happens. I walk in with friends, nothing happens. I yell, scream, fall to the floor and convulse...nothing happens. I just want to hear from somebody, anybody who has actually gotten a massage or a "massage" here. I won't judge, I promise. I just want to know that I'm right about this place. read more

Ok, so I asked for a massage LAST Mother's Day. And my friend got me a $50 gift certificate to this place because it is in his neighborhood. I have not been able to use it. I have tried and they have denied me, saying the owner needs to be there. Well, the owner is NEVER there. I have called, and of course the owner is not there. The woman even accused me of making up my own receipt and taping it to their business card!!! Again, this gift certificate (that my friend kindly paid $50 for) is still siting in my drawer. I want my massage dammit! read more

"For science," was one of the reasons I told myself I was coming here. "It'll be a new experience; you've never had a massage before. Besides, this is your neighborhood and you like to know the area you live in. Also, it's for science!" It worked. I was convinced. With this, I was able to sell myself on coming in. I walked into the waiting room and was immediately greeted (so apparently, women of yelp, you're just not welcome here). I have been to Osaka and this place has Osaka in the title so I was hoping for a Japanese woman. The masseuse that welcomed me was Asian but not Japanese. No big, I figured it was "for science" so I shrugged it off. I opted for the half hour and they tacked on a $5 surcharge for using a card. I was led to a red, dimly lit room and given a bit of privacy to lose the clothes and lay down on the table. I was ready for my new experience. In entered the masseuse . . . [CENSORED] I asked for her to go hard and she went medium. She did use oils, though. I tipped her at the end on a card and was again smacked with a $5 card fee. Is this a "massage" joint? Probably. I didn't probe for one so I suppose you could say my science experiment failed. But nothing of my experience shakes my feeling that this place likely is one. Really though, with enough money, I feel like every massage place could be a "massage" place so it's not really that astounding. I wouldn't come back here. Even if it was just "for science!" read more

Just experienced an AMAZING deep tissue massage! I'm 8 months pregnant, and their expert touch was so needed. Kim is the owner, and she is so sweet and wonderful. She did a great job treating all of my tight areas around my neck and shoulder and back. Another employee helped massage me, too, all over. Overall, this was a relaxing, "OMG-I-needed-this" type of experience! Highly recommend coming here! read more

Osaka Oriental Massage - Great staff (I'm in the middle of these two amazing massage therapists). - Massage Near Me - San Diego, California

I just came back from getting a massage at Osaka. It was the most horrible massage experience I've ever had. The young lady was clearly inexperienced and really didn't know what she was doing. There was no face cradle and I got a crook in my neck. I don't know where or if she received proper training/instruction or is licensed. I really needed a massage but left very disappointed; I was given $10 off because I wasn't satisfied but I don't have $70 to just throw away like that. read more

I actually went in there once and somehow got noticed. A woman came out of the side door to see what I wanted, albeit abruptly. Then I asked about the massages and they are insanely priced! You sit in a hot tub and get a massage?! There is a sign with the prices in the main room. I looked to the side of the woman speaking to me and there were like 6 asian women just sitting around on the ground like watching t.v. or something. Waaaay creepy. read more

This place is a full on scam. Not a real massage place. Do not take any credit cards in, do not put yourself in a position where you would need change, or better than all of those, just don't go. I frequent "The Hidden Spa" in OB, but I didn't have their number and decided to save on gas and give this place a try. I should not have been so cheap. They don't give a receipt, they leave the room in the middle of the massage, they left again for 10 minutes before I got up to leave, and then they would not give my money back (I paid for an hour and got 20 minutes). I just put a bank alert on all my credit cards. This place is creepy. I can't believe it has not been shut down yet. read more

This is such a great relaxing experience. The staff is so friendly and my back felt great after. This place deserves 10 stars !

I guess that I'm lucky, because I've been to this place three times and enjoyed every visit. The ladies definitely have the customer in utmost importance, which is what I go for. Very friendly, pretty and talented technique. The only detraction is that the ads all say "Japanese Massage," and as far as I know, only one of the ladies I've seen was Japanese---all the licenses are lined up in the old-fashioned-style lobby---so chances are you'll get a Chinese masseuse. Nothing wrong with that, though!! After a thorough table wash and a short tub-soak, you're treated to a towel-dry and a nice hour-massage. I heard the lady on the phone say $80 for an hour (I did not call first) but the door-price for the hour is $100, plus tip. No, I was not ripped off, nothing stolen. And I always leave feeling completely massaged...great service for the price. read more

If you care for your health, stay away. From the odd greeting of a security camera, to the nasty old lady who does the massages, I felt strange strange and eventually in alot of pain. I have had great massages from people who are not just young pretty asian females (though that is a plus in helping you to relax). Often hotels employ people of all types, and they can be great at what they do; she however was not. I told her about my knee injuries, and she kept saying ok-ok, but then proceeded to go at my body like I was made of steel and she was trying to bend me! I ended up in alot of pain and asked her many times to please go easy, maybe try a light touch on my muscles, and eventually I started to really hurt and I told her I had to leave. It was such a horrible experience! I remember showering for 20 minutes trying to let the super hot water ease my legs and back. There are so many massage places in S.D. including countless hotels that will allow outside customers (due to the economy) use their full services. If you want a massage do yourself a favor and look somewhere else. You'll thank yourself. read more

Scary creepy place...walked in for massage and no one was there. Felt like I was walking into a red light district. I have been to many massage places and have never felt like I was walking into somewhere so ghetto. I was surprised to find this place in such a nice area and can't believe it is still in business. read more

I saw this place driving though the area. I stopped in to talk to the manager running it. There was a pleasant living room enviorment . And a lady came trough the door to greet me.They have vedio camera to observe people so they can feel safe. The lady spoke broken english, and it was enough to communicate with.Lucy I think was her name. I decided to try it. The room was private. I asked for a medium to hard , swedish style massage. Having had massages over the years I did wonder how good it would be and was delighted to have recieved a nice massage. Though communicating was somewhat difficult because of the language differences, the massage was very good just the same. A nice smile on the way out and enjoyed the rest of the day.......Hope this helps...... read more

I enjoyed my expierience at this place. i did not get ripped off. it was completely worth the price