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Tattoo-friendly onsen in Japan

756 places in Japan let in visible tattoos: 509 as they are, 247 with conditions. 675 more say no. For the other 4,650 we have no rule recorded yet, so ask before you go.

  • 509Allowed
  • 247With conditions
  • 675Not allowed
  • 4,650Not recorded yet

"With conditions" usually means covering the tattoo with a sticker, or using a private bath. Rules change, so ask at the desk. The tattoo guide has the stickers that work and the phrases to ask with.

The places

Allowed with conditions

Ask at the desk which ones: often a cover sticker, sometimes a private bath only.

Closed & restricted

2
Members Only1
XIV Arima Rikyu

エクシブ有馬離宮

LodgingMembers OnlyNatural onsen waterHyogoArima Onsen
  • Overnight guests only
  • Private bath
  • Outdoor bath
Permanently Closed· In its day1
七福温泉 宇戸の庄

七福温泉 宇戸の庄

LodgingPermanently ClosedNatural onsen waterOita
  • Private bath
  • Outdoor bath