Find the Best Tattoo Friendly Onsen in Japan

Use the filters at the top of the page to search by region, prefecture, city, tattoo policy, bathing type, and amenities.

Each onsen listing is labeled with one of the following:

- Fully Tattoo Friendly – Tattoos are openly accepted without cover-up.
- Cover Ups Required – Tattoos must be covered (e.g., with stickers).
- Private Bathing Allowed – Tattoos allowed in private onsen only (e.g., kashikiri or in-room baths).

Yes—each listing is manually verified via direct communication with the onsen, public policy review, and traveler feedback. We update listings regularly to reflect the latest information.

Only if the onsen is marked “Cover Ups Required.” If you want to avoid that, filter by “Fully Tattoo Friendly” for stress-free entry.

Use the “Bathing Type” filter and select options like “Private Rental Bath” or “In-Room Bath.” Listings will show photos and descriptions of the available facilities.

Not yet! While we plan to add affiliate booking links soon, for now, we link to the onsen’s official site or Google Maps so you can contact them directly.

Please let us know via the “Suggest an Edit” form linked in each listing. We’re constantly updating the database to keep it accurate and helpful for everyone.

Use the “Add an Onsen” form to submit a location you’ve personally visited. Include as many details as you can—we’ll verify and add it to help others!