ノモトハリ灸センター at Dotonbori, Osaka

Fourth-generation acupuncture and moxibustion clinic near Namba Station, treating pain and autonomic nervous complaints.

Nomoto Harikyu Center is a long-established acupuncture and moxibustion clinic that has been practising in Osaka's Namba area since 1976, currently run by its fourth-generation director, Miyata Midori, who took over the practice in 2019. Located on the fourth floor of the Namba Shinei Building, just a minute's walk from Namba Station's exits 12 and 13, the clinic operates on a fully appointment-only basis, with telephone booking accepted between 8:00 and 19:00. It traces its lineage back through three generations of practitioners, including the founder's work in nearby Sakai, giving it deep roots in the local tradition of East Asian medicine. The clinic specialises in conditions linked to autonomic nervous system dysfunction, including neuralgia, dizziness, insomnia, headaches, cold sensitivity, rheumatoid-type joint pain and nervous digestive complaints. Treatment uses painless needle techniques and carefully managed moxibustion, with each patient's needles kept individually and sterilised using a high-pressure autoclave, whilst pillow covers and sheets are single-use disposables for maximum hygiene. A standard treatment costs 4,500 yen plus tax, with discounted rates for students and young children, and a small first-visit or re-consultation fee applies. Health insurance is not accepted, keeping the process straightforward for both Japanese and overseas visitors. Ideal for travellers and office workers alike who feel the strain of a long journey or a busy week in Osaka, the clinic's central Namba location makes it easy to drop in on the way home from work or sightseeing. With its gentle, pain-free approach and multigenerational expertise, Nomoto Harikyu Center offers a reassuring, authentic experience of traditional Japanese therapeutic craft.