Looking for a tattoo studio in Nagoya? Here are eight we checked in October 2026, from a walk-in-friendly shop with English-speaking staff to private studios for traditional Japanese irezumi. For each one you'll find the styles, starting prices, deposit rules and walk-in policy, all taken from the studio's own website and Instagram.
Key points
- All eight studios were confirmed open on their official websites and Instagram in October 2026
- Lowest listed starting price: Fun Time Tattoo, coin-size pieces from ¥5,000
- Walk-ins: Sacred Cartel Tattoo Nagoya welcomes visitors without a booking, and Sol Design Nagoya takes walk-ins too
- English: Sacred Cartel has English- and Portuguese-speaking staff; at OUTLAWS OF SILENCE TATTOO, artist yuzu speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese
- Every studio here that states an age rule won't tattoo anyone under 18, so bring your passport
Want to compare more shops? Tattoo Japan lists 20 tattoo studios in Aichi Prefecture as of October 2026, 16 of them in Nagoya City. Search tattoo studios in Aichi.
How to Choose a Tattoo Studio in Nagoya
A tattoo is for life, so it pays to choose carefully. Look at three things: what the artist specializes in, how the studio charges and handles deposits, and its hygiene and ID rules.
Pick an Artist Who Specializes in Your Style
Every studio has its strengths. Among the eight below, Horifune, Sculpted Skin Nagoya and OUTLAWS OF SILENCE TATTOO show traditional Japanese work, Fun Time Tattoo shows fine line and lettering, and Sacred Cartel Tattoo Nagoya has artists who focus on American traditional.
Browse each studio's website and Instagram for work in the style you want. Look for clean, even lines and solid color, and check whether they post healed photos, not just fresh ones.
Collect a few reference images before you go. You can browse Japanese traditional tattoo designs and fine line tattoo designs on Tattoo Japan.
Check Prices, Deposits and Cancellation Rules
Studios price work either by size or by the hour. Small pieces are usually priced by size, while large pieces and Japanese work are often charged hourly. The price table in the next section compares all eight.
Four of the studios explain their deposit on their websites:
| Studio | Deposit | What happens to it |
|---|---|---|
| OUTLAWS OF SILENCE | ¥20,000 | Taken off the bill |
| Sol Design Nagoya | ¥10,000 | Offset at the last session |
| North side tattoo | None to ¥10,000 | Returned or taken off |
| Sculpted Skin Nagoya | None | – |
OUTLAWS OF SILENCE TATTOO and Sol Design Nagoya don't ask for a deposit if you're tattooed as a walk-in. At Sol Design Nagoya, changing your date less than a week before, or cancelling for your own reasons, means the deposit becomes a cancellation fee. If your travel plans could change, keep that in mind.
Check how you can pay, too. North side tattoo takes cash only, and Sol Design Nagoya and Sculpted Skin Nagoya handle credit cards through PayPal.
Check Hygiene, Age and ID Rules
See whether the studio explains its hygiene. OUTLAWS OF SILENCE TATTOO, Horifune and RYUJI TATTOO, for example, say they use single-use needles, ink and gloves and have an autoclave for sterilizing equipment.
OUTLAWS OF SILENCE TATTOO, Sol Design Nagoya, Horifune, North side tattoo and RYUJI TATTOO don't tattoo anyone under 18, and North side tattoo and RYUJI TATTOO also turn away high school students who are already 18. Several ask for ID, so bring your passport.
8 Tattoo Studios in Nagoya
We confirmed in October 2026 that all eight studios below are open, using their official websites and Instagram accounts. Prices are the guide prices on each studio's site and change with design and size.
| Studio | Area | Small piece | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Time Tattoo | Hatta, Nishiki | ¥5,000+ | ¥10,000 |
| OUTLAWS OF SILENCE | Nakamura Ward | ¥20,000 per cigarette-pack area | ¥10,000 (Japanese) |
| Sol Design Nagoya | Osu | ¥10,000+ (plus tax) | Not listed |
| Sacred Cartel Tattoo | Shinsakae | Not listed | Not listed |
| Sculpted Skin Nagoya | Nakamura Ward | ¥10,000 | From ¥25,000 for 2 hrs |
| Horifune | Fushimi | Ask | ¥10,000+ |
| North side tattoo | Kita Ward | ¥10,000+ | ¥10,000 |
| RYUJI TATTOO | Osu | Not listed | Not listed |
"Not listed" means the studio's website doesn't give a price, so ask for a quote.
Fun Time Tattoo
Fun Time Tattoo has two studios in Nagoya, in Hatta and Nishiki, plus one in Okazaki. Its website shows blackwork, fine line and lettering pieces. (Source: Fun Time Tattoo official site, in Japanese)
Prices go by size, and a coin-size piece costs ¥5,000–10,000. From cigarette-pack size up to A4, apprentice artists charge about half the standard price. The studio says to confirm the final price when you consult. (Source: Fun Time Tattoo prices, in Japanese)
Bookings and questions go through the studio's official LINE account, and first-timers and people without a design yet are welcome to ask. Opening hours aren't listed on the website.
- Hatta studio
- 1F, 12 Hatta-honmachi, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya (8-minute walk from Hatta Station on the Higashiyama subway line; 2 parking spaces)
- Nishiki studio
- 3F, Mebius Nishiki Parking Bldg., 3-12-3 Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya (8-minute walk from Sakae Station on the Higashiyama Line; no parking)
- Prices
- Coin size ¥5,000–10,000; cigarette-pack size ¥15,000–20,000 (apprentice ¥7,500–10,000); postcard size ¥30,000–45,000 (apprentice ¥15,000–22,000); lettering from ¥8,000; hourly ¥10,000 (apprentice ¥8,000)
- Booking
- Official LINE account
- Website
- funtime.group
- @ftt.ink (Hatta), @ftt.nishiki (Nishiki)
(Sources: Hatta studio; Nishiki studio, in Japanese)
Note: an earlier version of this article listed an "Ikeshita branch". The studio's website no longer lists one; its studios are Hatta, Nishiki and Okazaki.
OUTLAWS OF SILENCE TATTOO
OUTLAWS OF SILENCE TATTOO is in Nakamura Ward. Its head artist, Shisai, began training in traditional Japanese hand tattooing (tebori) in 2007, and the studio's site puts his total at more than 8,000 tattoos. (Source: OUTLAWS OF SILENCE TATTOO artists page)
The studio's other artist, yuzu, joined Shisai's studio family as an apprentice in 2019 and started tattooing professionally in 2021. She focuses on Japanese work but takes on all styles, and the site says she can help clients in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
The studio covers all styles. Depending on the design, it can also do a walk-in session, where the consultation, design and tattoo all happen on the same day, but you still need to book your visit. White ink tattoos and UV (blacklight) tattoos are available too.
The studio has an autoclave and a UV sterilizer, and needles, ink cups, gloves and barriers are replaced with new ones for every client. There is a private booth. It doesn't tattoo anyone under 18, and you need to show ID when you visit. (Sources: shop info; official site, in Japanese)
- Address
- Ishiguro Bldg. 4F, 4-14 Hatae-dori, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya
- Access
- 8-minute walk from Karasumori Station and 10 minutes from Kogane Station (Kintetsu Nagoya Line)
- Hours
- 9:00–23:30
- Phone
- 052-990-4140
- Prices
- Japanese work ¥10,000 per hour. Other styles ¥20,000 for each cigarette-pack-sized area. White ink and UV tattoos add ¥5,000 to the size price
- Deposit
- ¥20,000 before the design is drawn, taken off the final price (not needed for walk-in sessions)
- Payment
- Cash, credit card, PayPay
- Website
- outlaws-of-silence-tattoo.net
- @shisai_444 (Shisai), @ys.inks (yuzu)
Note: an earlier version of this article gave older prices (¥8,000 per hour for Japanese work and ¥15,000 per cigarette-pack area) and a different building name. They now match the studio's website as of October 2026.
Sol Design Nagoya
Sol Design Nagoya is in Nagoya's Osu shopping district. It works in all styles, mainly Japanese, black and grey, "girls" designs and tribal. Its Instagram says it has been open since 2013. (Sources: Sol Design Nagoya official site, in Japanese; Instagram)
The studio takes walk-ins: you talk through your idea at the counter, and the staff decide whether it can be done that day. The site says many women come in, and that it tattoos pieces from coin size to about palm size, mostly as walk-ins.
Its Q&A says it doesn't tattoo anyone under 18, though the same answer also mentions parental consent for minors, so confirm the age rule when you book. To book, you need a ¥10,000 deposit and ID. Needles, ink cups and gloves are single-use. (Source: Sol Design Nagoya Q&A, in Japanese)
- Address
- Yabacho Sanko Bldg. 6F, 3-5-6 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya
- Access
- Walkable from Yabacho, Kamimaezu and Osu Kannon subway stations
- Hours
- 11:00–21:00 (phone 10:00–22:00), open every day
- Phone
- 052-263-9288
- Prices
- ¥500-coin size ¥10,000–20,000; cigarette-pack size ¥20,000–35,000; CD size ¥40,000–80,000 (tax not included)
- Deposit
- ¥10,000, offset at your last session (not needed for walk-ins)
- Payment
- Credit cards through PayPal
- Website
- sol-design-nagoya.com
- @soldesignnagoya
(Price source: Sol Design Nagoya prices, in Japanese)
Sacred Cartel Tattoo Nagoya
Sacred Cartel Tattoo Nagoya opened in 2019 in Shinsakae, Naka Ward, and has a sister studio in Chatan, Okinawa. The Nagoya studio lists five artists whose styles include American traditional, Japanese traditional, black and grey, and realism. (Source: Sacred Cartel Tattoo Nagoya)
It's open every day from 11:00 to 19:00, and its Nagoya page welcomes visitors without a booking. To book ahead, fill in the short pre-booking form on the website or send a DM to the artist you want on Instagram.
The studio's FAQ says it has English-, Japanese- and Portuguese-speaking staff, and that it works with international clients every week. It uses imported materials and single-use supplies. Prices aren't listed on the website, so ask for a quote by DM.
- Address
- 5AB, 1-11-14 Shinsakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya
- Access
- 10-minute walk from Sakae Station (according to the studio's Instagram)
- Hours
- Every day, 11:00–19:00
- Phone
- 052-887-8603
- Prices
- Not listed on the website
- Website
- sacredcarteltattoo.jp
- @sctattoonagoya
Sculpted Skin Nagoya
Sculpted Skin Nagoya is a private studio in Kogane-dori, Nakamura Ward, which opened on July 1, 2026. Sculpted Skin also has a studio in Ichinomiya. (Source: Sculpted Skin Nagoya, in Japanese)
The artist, Sakyo, works mainly in color Japanese work but also does lettering, tribal, black and grey and anime characters. Sakyo has taken part in several tattoo conventions in Europe. (Source: artist profile, in Japanese)
You pay only for the tattoo, tax included: there's no design fee, materials fee, deposit or consultation fee. Pieces from coin size to business-card size are finished in one session, with the design drawn on the day and no separate consultation. Same-day bookings are possible depending on the design and the schedule. (Source: Sculpted Skin prices, in Japanese)
- Address
- Maison Kogane 215, 2-32 Kogane-dori, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya
- Access
- 6-minute walk from Taiko-dori subway station, 8 minutes from Kintetsu Kogane Station (coin parking behind the building)
- Hours
- 13:00–23:00
- Phone
- 080-8284-7659
- Prices
- Coin size ¥10,000; up to business-card size ¥25,000; up to postcard size ¥50,000; up to A4 ¥100,000. Larger work is hourly: ¥25,000 for 2 hours up to ¥45,000 for 5 hours
- Deposit
- None
- Payment
- Cashless from ¥30,000 (credit cards through PayPal)
- Website
- sculpted-skin.com
- @sakyo_tattoo
Horifune
Tattoo Studio Horifune is the appointment-only private studio of Horifune, an irezumi artist in Nagoya who works mainly in traditional Japanese style. Horifune also does small one-point pieces in Japanese designs and fixes amateur tattoos. (Source: Horifune official site, in Japanese)
Tattooing is charged by time, from ¥10,000 per hour, with a minimum booking of two hours. For Japanese work, clients who can come at least once a month can use a plan of ¥27,000 (tax included) for three hours, and the site says most clients choose it. Prices for one-point pieces are by consultation.
Needles, ink and gloves are single-use, and equipment is sterilized in an autoclave and then stored in a sterilizer cabinet. The studio turns away anyone under 18 and anyone without ID. (Source: Horifune prices, in Japanese)
- Address
- Akizuki Heights 805, 1-12-6 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya
- Access
- 3-minute walk from Fushimi subway station
- Hours
- Around 13:00 to midnight (can change), irregular days off
- Phone
- 090-7615-5945 (calls from hidden numbers are not accepted)
- Booking
- Always book ahead: Horifune works alone and may be out or busy with a client
- Website
- TATTOO STUDIO HORIFUNE
- @horifune_nagoya
(Address and hours source: Horifune address page, in Japanese)
North side tattoo
North side tattoo is in Heian, Kita Ward. It takes on any style, including black and grey, one-point, lettering, tribal and Japanese motifs, as well as touch-ups, finishing work started elsewhere and cover-ups. (Source: North side tattoo official site, in Japanese)
The studio says it tries to tattoo same-day bookings quickly, and you can visit to look around or ask questions before you have a design. Prices include the design, needles and other single-use supplies, and for large pieces you pay only for the work done that day.
It doesn't tattoo anyone under 18 (ID required) or high school students, and it takes cash only. When you message the studio, include the size, placement, your age and gender. (Sources: prices; guide, in Japanese)
- Address
- 2F, 2-2-8 Heian, Kita-ku, Nagoya
- Hours
- 11:00–22:00
- Prices
- One-point from ¥10,000; business-card size from ¥20,000; postcard size from ¥30,000; A4 from ¥60,000 (tax included). Larger work is ¥10,000 per hour, in 3-hour sessions
- Deposit
- None to ¥10,000 depending on size, returned or taken off the bill when the work is finished
- Contact
- Official LINE, Instagram or the website's contact form
- Website
- north-side-tattoo1212.com
- @_north.side.tattoo_
RYUJI TATTOO (Von Schwartz)
RYUJI TATTOO, part of the Von Schwartz group, is a tattoo and body piercing studio on the second floor above a cafe in Osu. It also does scarification and other body modification, with separate areas for tattooing and piercing. The website shows tattoo work by Ryuji, Kaori and Malforma. (Source: RYUJI TATTOO official site)
Consultations are free, and the website explains the studio in English as well as Japanese. Needles, ink, gloves and wraps are single-use, and other equipment is cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner and disinfectant and sterilized in an autoclave. Staff at all Von Schwartz shops take part in regular joint hygiene training.
The studio checks ID before any work. It doesn't serve anyone under 18, or high school students of any age. Prices and opening hours aren't on the website, so contact the studio to ask.
- Address
- Ark Zone 2F, 4-3-40 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya
- Phone
- 052-242-1645
- Prices and hours
- Not listed on the website
- Website
- ryujitattoo.com
- @ryuji_tattoo_vonshwartz_art
Nagoya Studios for Walk-Ins, English Speakers and Female Artists
Here is what each studio's own website says about English support and walk-ins:
| Studio | English | Walk-ins |
|---|---|---|
| Fun Time Tattoo | Not mentioned | Not mentioned |
| OUTLAWS OF SILENCE | yuzu speaks English | Same day, book first |
| Sol Design Nagoya | Not mentioned | Yes |
| Sacred Cartel Tattoo | English-speaking staff | Yes, no booking needed |
| Sculpted Skin Nagoya | Not mentioned | Same day if free |
| Horifune | Not mentioned | Appointment only |
| North side tattoo | Not mentioned | Tries to take same-day bookings quickly |
| RYUJI TATTOO | English website | Not mentioned |
If you want to walk in, Sacred Cartel Tattoo Nagoya is the easiest choice: it welcomes visitors without a booking and has English-speaking staff. Sol Design Nagoya also takes walk-ins, but whether you can be tattooed that day is decided at the counter. Check Instagram or call before you go.
If you'd like a female artist, OUTLAWS OF SILENCE TATTOO introduces yuzu by name on its website. Sol Design Nagoya says many women come in for small walk-in pieces. For a quieter session, Sculpted Skin Nagoya and Horifune are private studios.
For a small, budget-friendly piece, Fun Time Tattoo has the lowest starting price among the studios that list prices, from ¥5,000 for coin size. Sculpted Skin Nagoya and North side tattoo start at ¥10,000.
You can also search by area on Tattoo Japan:
Frequently Asked Questions About Tattoo Studios in Nagoya
Can tourists get a tattoo in Nagoya?
Yes. Tattooing is legal in Japan: in 2020, Japan's Supreme Court ruled that tattooing by an artist who is not a doctor does not count as medical practice under the Medical Practitioners' Act. (Source: Supreme Court of Japan, 2020, in Japanese) Sacred Cartel Tattoo Nagoya says it works with international clients every week, and OUTLAWS OF SILENCE TATTOO's yuzu can help in English.
How much does a small tattoo cost in Nagoya?
Among these eight studios, a coin-size piece costs ¥5,000–10,000 at Fun Time Tattoo and ¥10,000 at Sculpted Skin Nagoya. Sol Design Nagoya lists ¥10,000–20,000 for a piece the size of a ¥500 coin, plus tax. Prices depend on the design, so ask for a quote first.
Can I walk in without an appointment?
Sacred Cartel Tattoo Nagoya welcomes visitors without a booking, and Sol Design Nagoya takes walk-ins too. Sculpted Skin Nagoya takes same-day bookings when it has time, North side tattoo says it tries to tattoo same-day bookings quickly, and at OUTLAWS OF SILENCE TATTOO the consultation, design and tattoo can all happen in one booked visit, depending on the design. Contact the studio before you go.
Where can I get traditional Japanese tattoos (irezumi) in Nagoya?
Horifune works mainly in traditional Japanese style, and Sculpted Skin Nagoya works mainly in color Japanese work. At OUTLAWS OF SILENCE TATTOO, yuzu also focuses on Japanese work. Large Japanese pieces are usually charged by the hour and take several sessions, which is hard to fit into a short trip, so ask how many hours your piece will need.
Do I need ID to get tattooed?
Several studios ask for it. OUTLAWS OF SILENCE TATTOO, Horifune, North side tattoo and RYUJI TATTOO check ID, and Sol Design Nagoya asks for it when you book. Bring your passport.
Can I go to an onsen in Aichi with a tattoo?
Rules differ from bath to bath. On Tattoo Japan, 6 of the 13 onsen and saunas listed in Aichi Prefecture accept tattoos and 4 more accept them with conditions, and 35 of the 50 sento (public bathhouses) are marked as tattoo-friendly. With a new tattoo, wait until it has fully healed: North side tattoo, for example, asks clients to stay out of baths, onsen, pools and the sea until then.
Is there a temporary tattoo I can try first?
Jagua tattoos stain the skin with ink made from fruit instead of using needles. Tamayura total body art in Osu describes its jagua tattoos as painless, needle-free and gone in about two weeks, with sample designs from ¥1,650 for 3 cm. (Sources: Tamayura menu, in Japanese; Instagram) You can browse jagua tattoo designs on Tattoo Japan.
Summary: Choosing a Tattoo Studio in Nagoya
Check the artist's portfolio for the style you want, then read the studio's pricing, deposit and ID rules before you book.
For the lowest listed price, try Fun Time Tattoo. To walk in with English support, Sacred Cartel Tattoo Nagoya. For a female artist, yuzu at OUTLAWS OF SILENCE TATTOO. For traditional Japanese work, Horifune or Sculpted Skin Nagoya. If you're still working out your budget, these guides can help:
*Based on each studio's official website and Instagram as of October 2026. Prices and hours can change, so check with the studio before you book.
