Pine over misty water beneath a red sun, ink painting

The Kurokawa Way

A hidden retreat, carried from Japan.

Our story began in Chiba, a coastal city east of Tokyo, a place of pine-lined beaches, hot springs and slow mornings. Surrounded by that gentler pace of life, a tradition of unhurried care and thoughtful hospitality took shape. The finest treatment is never rushed. It is given with skill, quiet intention, and the warmth that welcomes a guest into a Japanese home. In Japan, this spirit of hospitality is known as omotenashi.

That philosophy found its home in Fremantle: a calm space to slow down, leave the outside world behind, and simply be looked after. A quiet moment to yourself before returning to the day.

“black river.”   “a hidden retreat.” A place to pause, restore, and experience genuine Japanese hospitality through skilled remedial and therapeutic massage.

Skilled Care

Qualified therapists delivering personalised care with precision and attention to detail.

Japanese Tea

Every visit ends the Japanese way: a cup of tea, properly made, before you return to the day.

Relax & Restore

A quiet moment to pause and restore before returning to your day.

Treatments

The treatment menu

Every session begins with a short consultation and finishes with a moment to settle. Every treatment is delivered by a qualified therapist.

Remedial Massage

Assessment-led treatment for pain, injury and postural strain, by a qualified remedial therapist. May be claimable with eligible extras cover.

30 · 45 · 60 · 90 minfrom $70

Deep Tissue

Slow, firm, deliberate work into chronic tension and overworked muscle.

30 · 45 · 60 · 90 minfrom $65

Japanese Shiatsu Massage

Traditional Japanese pressure therapy along the body's meridians. Grounding, restorative and deeply calming.

30 · 45 · 60 · 90 minfrom $65

Hot Stone

Deep, radiating warmth from heated basalt stones to melt held tension and quiet a busy mind.

30 · 45 · 60 · 75 · 90 minfrom $95

Thai Herbal Ball

Warm, steamed herbal compresses pressed along the body. Aromatic, soothing, and deeply comforting.

30 · 45 · 60 · 90 minfrom $75

Cupping

Traditional suction therapy to release tightness and encourage circulation. Standalone or added to a massage.

30 · 45 minfrom $70

Reflexology

Pressure point therapy for tired feet and heavy legs, finished with warm towels.

30 · 45 · 60 minfrom $70

Scalp & Head Massage

Slow, tension releasing work through the scalp, neck and shoulders. The quickest route to calm.

30 · 45 minfrom $70

Head Spa

A Japanese scalp ritual. Cleanse, massage and restore. A hands-only ritual by your therapist, for scalp health and total calm.

30 · 45 · 60 minfrom $80

Facial

A pure, hands-only facial: cleanse, massage and lift.

30 · 45 · 60 · 75 minfrom $75

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Kurokawa is a therapeutic studio. Every treatment is clinical, professional, and delivered by a qualified therapist.

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Location

Kurokawa
3/15 Parry Street
Fremantle WA 6160
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08 6146 3200

Hours

MondayClosed
Tue to Fri10:00 to 19:00
Saturday9:00 to 17:00
SundayBy appointment

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