1. What is Private Studio Service? (Definition)

Private Studio Service (Hoteheru / ホテヘル or Ma-este / マエステ) refers to an “In-call” service where the agency provides a private room (either in a specific hotel or a residential apartment) for the session. Unlike a Soapland, there are no large communal baths, and unlike Delivery, you go to the provider’s location. It is the perfect solution if your own hotel has strict security and prohibits outside guests.

2. Estimated Costs for Tourists (料金の目安)

⚠️ Price Policy: The room fee is usually included in the total price. Prices vary by area and cast rank.

  • Total Budget: ¥25,000 – ¥60,000+ JPY
  • Course Fee (Kousu-dai / コース代): Covers the room use and service time (60, 90, or 120 minutes).
  • Nomination Fee (Shimei-ryo / 指名料): If you choose a specific provider from the website (approx. ¥2,000 – ¥5,000).
  • Cash Only (Genkin-nomi / 現金のみ): Most private studios do NOT accept credit cards. Have JPY ready.

3. How to Use: Step-by-Step Guide (利用方法)

  • Step 1: Booking & Meeting Point (Yoyaku & Machiawase / 予約と待ち合わせ) After booking via the site or LINE, the shop will send you a Meeting Point (集合場所). This is often a specific street corner, a convenience store, or a building entrance near a station.
  • Step 2: Meeting the Staff (Sutaffu to Goryu / スタッフと合流) A staff member (often a driver or scout) will meet you and lead you to the secret room. Look for the person described in your messages.
  • Step 3: Entry & Payment (Nyushitsu & Mae-barai / 入室と前払い) Once inside the room, you meet the provider and pay the total fee in Cash (Genkin / 現金) immediately.
  • Step 4: The Service (Sabisu / サービス) The room usually has a private shower. You will shower together before the sensual massage and intimacy begin.
  • Step 5: Leaving (Taiten / 退店) When the timer rings, get dressed and leave the room. The staff may or may not be there to see you out.

4. Strictly Prohibited Actions (NG行動)

  • No Direct Contact (Chokusetsu-renraku NG / 直接連絡NG): Never ask the cast for their personal phone number or social media. All bookings must go through the agency.
  • No Loitering (Tamuro-kinshi / たむろ禁止): Do not wait around the building entrance before or after the session. These studios are in residential or quiet areas; staying outside draws unwanted attention.
  • No Noise (Sawagu-no-NG / 騒ぐのNG): Keep your voice down inside the room. Japanese apartment walls are thin, and disturbing the neighbors can lead to a police visit.

5. Crucial Precautions (注意点)

  • Finding the Meeting Point (Basho ga Wakari-nikui / 場所が分かりにくい): These studios are “discreet” (hidden). Finding the meeting point can be a challenge. Ensure your phone has Google Maps and a working data connection.
  • Privacy & Security (Puraibashi / プライバシー): Because the room is managed by the shop, you don’t have to worry about your own hotel’s “No Guest” policy. It is 100% safe and private.
  • The “Panel Magic” (Paneru Majikku / パネルマジック): Like all Japanese nightlife, photos are edited. Expect the high quality of service, even if the appearance differs slightly from the profile picture.
  • Shower Facilities (Shawa-nomi / シャワーのみ): Unlike Soaplands, there is usually no large bathtub—only a standard shower unit.