Looking for a pedicure while living in or visiting Japan? Start by saying what you want done to your toenails: gel color, nail art, removal, or care without color. The word “pedicure” alone does not confirm which steps are included in an appointment.
A useful request names the result you want, what is on your nails now, and any care you would like to ask about. Here is how to turn that into a clear enquiry at BARON.
1. Match the Japanese menu words to your request
- フット — foot
- A service for the feet, rather than the hands.
- フットジェル — foot gel
- Gel applied to toenails. Do not assume this includes every step you associate with a pedicure.
- ワンカラー — one color
- A single-color finish; confirm the menu conditions. Ask which menu fits if you want different colors or accent nails.
- 親指アート — big-toe art, in a foot menu
- Here, 親指 means the big toe, not the thumb. Specify whether you want art on both big toes or on more toenails.
- フットバス — foot bath
- A foot bath; it does not itself mean callus treatment or massage.
- オフ — removal
- Removing an existing nail product. Explain what you have and whether you want new color afterward.
If you see ケア (care) or 角質ケア (callus care), ask what the named service includes. These terms are not a promise that every BARON branch offers the service you have in mind.
2. Separate color and art from care
For color, tell the salon whether you want a simple finish, designs on the big toes, or art across more nails. For care, ask separately about the specific step you want rather than requesting a “full pedicure.”
For example: “I would like gel color on my toenails, with art on both big toes. What preparation and finishing are included? Does this appointment include a foot bath? If I also want callus care, is that available and does it require a separate booking?”
The Hiratsuka menu lists foot options with a foot bath. Check the exact option you choose; this does not establish the contents of every service at every branch.
3. Send “now” and “next” information for your feet
- Now: no product, regular polish, gel, another product, or “material unknown.” Include a clear photo of the toenails on both feet.
- Next: removal only, new gel color, art on both big toes, or another specific request. If you want care without color, ask whether that service is available.
- Design: point out the colors and nails you want to copy. A reference photo does not mean every detail must be included.
Tell the salon beforehand if you have an injury or another concern affecting your nails or skin. A photo cannot establish whether treatment can proceed. Do not assume a design booking includes assessment or treatment of a medical condition.
4. Want hands and feet? Describe two services
You can make one enquiry, but describe the hand and foot requests separately, including existing products on each. Ask about both before selecting an appointment slot.
Ask your chosen branch to confirm availability and timing. One booked slot does not automatically cover both services, and same-day appointments do not necessarily mean simultaneous treatment.
If you want raised decorations, mention the shoes you plan to wear and share a reference photo. A top-down nail photo cannot establish decoration height or comfort inside your shoes. For fitting the appointment around other plans, see the Japan trip nail-timing guide.
5. Copy this foot-specific booking enquiry
Replace the brackets before sending. This is a request template, not a booking confirmation.
“Hello, I would like a FOOT appointment at [branch] on [date/time in Japan; alternative]. I currently have [no product/product/unknown] on my toenails. I would like [gel color/art on both big toes/removal only]. Does this include a foot bath? Is [specific care] available? [Optional: I also want this hand service: …]. Please confirm the menu, total including removal, time needed, and language support for my appointment.”
A short Japanese line can help identify the service: 手ではなく、足のネイルを希望しています。両足の親指にアートを希望しています。 This means “I want nails for my feet, not my hands. I would like art on both big toes.” Use the second sentence only if that is your request.
Choose your BARON branch
BARON is women-only. Check your chosen branch’s current menu and confirm language support for your appointment; English-speaking staff are not guaranteed for every slot.
- Shinjuku, Tokyo — branch and booking information
- Ikebukuro, Tokyo — branch and booking information
- Machida, Tokyo — branch and booking information
- Hiratsuka, Kanagawa — branch and booking information
- Shinsaibashi, Osaka — branch and booking information
Send your enquiry through BARON’s official LINE, naming the branch first. Confirm the service, removal, total and appointment time before treating the booking as settled.
