Tattoo-friendly onsen. All across Japan.

It's a directory of Japanese onsen (hot springs) that welcome tattooed guests. Every listing is researched and dated, with the tattoo policy shown up front, so you can plan a soak and know where you stand before you arrive, not after you've undressed at the door.

Honestly, still not most of them. A lot of traditional onsen restrict tattoos in the communal baths. But a growing number welcome tattooed guests, from ryokan to local public baths, and this site lists the ones we've verified so you can find them.

Every listing goes through the same checks, so you don't have to do them yourself:

• Direct communication with onsen staff
• Review of official tattoo policies
• Cross-referencing traveler experiences

Each listing carries the date it was last checked, and we re-verify as policies change. Policies can still shift between visits, so it's always worth confirming with the onsen before you go.

Tourist-friendly areas like Hakone, Tokyo, Kyoto, Beppu, and Kinosaki are the easiest for foreign tattooed travelers to visit, and we're working to verify welcoming options across all 47 prefectures. Use the onsen directory to find onsen on your route.

Our directory includes:

• Public onsen with tattoo-permissive policies
• Private rental baths (kashikiri-buro)
• Ryokan with in-room private baths
• Onsen that allow tattoos with cover-up patches

Each listing clearly displays tattoo policy details.

Not at a place marked "Fully Tattoo Friendly." Every listing carries one of three labels:

• Fully Tattoo Friendly
• Cover Up Required
• Private Bathing Allowed

So you'll know what to expect before you go.

Not at all. Proper etiquette applies to everyone:

• Rinse thoroughly before entering
• Don't wear swimwear
• Keep noise to a minimum

Relax and enjoy the hot springs experience like any other guest.

You can:

• Browse by region, prefecture, or city
• Filter by amenities (e.g., private baths, outdoor rotenburo, accessibility)
• View policies, photos, pricing, and access info

Plan your trip to Japan with peace of mind.

Yes, please do. Use the Add an Onsen form to send the name, location, and what your visit was like. We'll verify it and add it so it helps the next traveler.

Didn't find what you were looking for? We're happy to help. Whether you need more info on tattoo policies, private baths, or local ryokan, we're here to make your trip stress-free. Contact Us