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 4,649 we have no rule recorded yet, so ask before you go.
- 509Allowed
- 247With conditions
- 675Not allowed
- 4,649Not 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
Tattoos allowed509
- Asahi Onsen
朝日温泉
Public BathhouseNatural onsen waterHyogo- Day use 09:00–23:30
- ¥570 for a day bath
- Outdoor bath
- Attakayu Public Onsen
高湯温泉共同浴場 あったか湯
- Day use 09:00–21:00
- ¥500 for a day bath
- Private bath, day visitors can book
- Outdoor bath
- Befu valley Onsen
べふ峡温泉
OtherKochi - Chinetsu Kanko Labo Enma
地熱観光ラボ縁間
- Day use 10:00–16:00
- Private bath
- Chorakuen Ryokan & Onsen
湯之助の宿 長楽園
- Day use, hours not recorded
- Private bath
- Outdoor bath
- Konyoku (mixed bathing)
- Echigo Nagano Onsen Rankeisou
越後長野温泉 嵐渓荘
LodgingNatural onsen waterNiigata- Day use 11:00–14:30
- ¥1,000 for a day bath
- Private bath
- Outdoor bath
- Ei Central Onsen Center
えい中央温泉センター
OtherNatural onsen waterKagoshima- Day use 13:00–21:00
- ¥420 for a day bath
- Private bath
- Enokiya Ryokan
榎屋旅館
- Overnight guests only
- Private bath
- Outdoor bath
- Forest otonashi Ryokufuen
音無の森緑風園
- Day use 13:30–22:00
- Private bath
- Outdoor bath
- Fujimi Onsen Miharashi no Yu NSP Gunma
富士見温泉 見晴らしの湯 NSP群馬
OtherNatural onsen waterGunma- Day use 10:00–20:00
- ¥520 for a day bath
- Outdoor bath
- Fukenoyu Onsen
源泉・秘湯の宿 蒸ノ湯温泉 ふけの湯
LodgingNatural onsen waterAkita- Day use 10:00–15:00
- ¥700 for a day bath
- Outdoor bath
- Konyoku (mixed bathing)
- Fureai Onsen Yata
ふれ愛温泉矢田
Public BathhouseNatural onsen waterOsaka- Day use 06:00–11:00, 15:30–23:00
- ¥600 for a day bath
- Outdoor bath
- Futaba Hot spring
双葉温泉
OtherNatural onsen waterHyogo- Day use 15:00–23:30
- ¥570 for a day bath
- Outdoor bath
Public Bathhouse
Lodging
OtherTattoo-friendly onsen by prefecture
How many each prefecture has. Each opens the list for that prefecture, with a map.
Hokkaido
Tattoo-friendly onsen by onsen area
The onsen areas with five or more, each with a list of its own.