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Tattoo-Friendly Onsens

Browse the top tattoo-friendly onsens in Japan.

In Japan, where bathing culture holds a revered place in society, tattoos and hot springs have historically had a complicated relationship. Many traditional Japanese onsens maintain a no-tattoo policy due to historical associations with the yakuza (Japanese organized crime). However, as international tourism grows and cultural attitudes evolve, more onsens across Japan are opening their doors to tattooed visitors. The list below focuses exclusively on establishments that welcome guests with tattoos.

Best Tattoo Friendly Onsens in Japan

Picture of Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku
Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku
Gunma, Kanto
4.8
Outdoor baths
·
Chloride water
Tattoos accepted
From 2,000 yens
Picture of Tsubame Onsen
Tsubame Onsen
Niigata, Chubu
4.6
Outdoor baths
·
Sulfur water
Tattoos accepted
Free
Picture of Awanoyu Onsen
Awanoyu Onsen
Nagano, Chubu
4.2
Outdoor baths
·
Carbon Dioxide water
Tattoos tolerated
From 1,000 yens
Picture of Dogo Onsen Sky Walkway
Dogo Onsen Sky Walkway
Ehime, Shikoku
4.3
Foot baths
·
Alkaline water
Tattoos accepted
Free
Picture of Iwaobetsu Onsen
Iwaobetsu Onsen
Hokkaido, Hokkaido
4.2
Outdoor baths
·
Chloride water
Tattoos accepted
Free
Picture of Goshonoyu Onsen
Goshonoyu Onsen
Hyogo, Kansai
4.3
Outdoor baths
·
Chloride water
Tattoos accepted
From 800 yens
Picture of Tsuetate Onsen Motoyu
Tsuetate Onsen Motoyu
Kumamoto, Kyushu
4.2
Outdoor baths
·
Chloride water
Tattoos accepted
Free
Picture of Hirauchi Kaichu Onsen
Hirauchi Kaichu Onsen
Kagoshima, Kyushu
4.4
Outdoor baths
·
Chloride water
Tattoos accepted
From 200 yens
Picture of Maguse Onsen
Maguse Onsen
Nagano, Chubu
4.2
Outdoor baths
·
Sulphate water
Tattoos tolerated
From 700 yens
Picture of Tenzan Onsen
Tenzan Onsen
Kanagawa, Kanto
4.4
Outdoor baths
·
Alkaline water
Tattoos tolerated
From 1 450 yens (only cash)
Picture of Izumi no Yu Onsen
Izumi no Yu Onsen
Yamanashi, Chubu
3.7
Outdoor baths
·
Chloride water
Tattoos tolerated
From 1 000 yens
Picture of Zao Onsen Dairotenburo
Zao Onsen Dairotenburo
Yamagata, Tohoku
4.3
Outdoor baths
·
Sulfur water
Tattoos accepted
From 800 yens
Picture of Kamiyu Public Bathhouse
Kamiyu Public Bathhouse
Yamagata, Tohoku
4.4
Indoor baths
·
Sulfur water
Tattoos accepted
From 200 yens
Picture of Shimoyu Public Bathhouse
Shimoyu Public Bathhouse
Yamagata, Tohoku
4.3
Indoor baths
·
Sulfur water
Tattoos accepted
From 200 yens
Picture of Anmo no yu
Anmo no yu
Shizuoka, Chubu
3.7
Outdoor baths
·
Simple water
Tattoos accepted
From 410 yens
Picture of Satonoyu Onsen
Satonoyu Onsen
Hyogo, Kansai
4.0
Waterfall baths
·
Chloride water
Tattoos accepted
From 900 yens
Picture of Mandarayu Onsen
Mandarayu Onsen
Hyogo, Kansai
3.8
Indoor baths
·
Chloride water
Tattoos accepted
From 800 yens
Picture of Jizoyu Onsen
Jizoyu Onsen
Hyogo, Kansai
3.8
Indoor baths
·
Chloride water
Tattoos accepted
From 800 yens
Picture of Yanagiyu Onsen
Yanagiyu Onsen
Hyogo, Kansai
3.8
Indoor baths
·
Chloride water
Tattoos accepted
From 600 yens
Picture of Ichinoyu Onsen
Ichinoyu Onsen
Hyogo, Kansai
4.0
Outdoor baths
·
Chloride water
Tattoos accepted
From 800 yens
Picture of Kounoyu Onsen
Kounoyu Onsen
Hyogo, Kansai
4.1
Outdoor baths
·
Chloride water
Tattoos accepted
From 600 yens