Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
Japan comparison: tourist areas vs local spots
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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Thanks for sharing. Did you use a dating app or find girls at clubs?
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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26 Feb 2026 at 22:55
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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27 Feb 2026 at 00:17
How long did it take you to learn the routine?
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27 Feb 2026 at 05:56
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has stayed consistent recently.
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27 Feb 2026 at 07:32
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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27 Feb 2026 at 15:06
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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28 Feb 2026 at 00:43
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Good info. I'd add that the evening is the best time to go.
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100% agree. The value there is hard to beat.
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28 Feb 2026 at 21:11
How long did it take you to find the good spots?
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I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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