Looking for a tattoo studio in Yokohama? Here are eight we checked in October 2026, from walk-in-friendly shops a few minutes from Yokohama Station to a private studio for hand-poked Japanese irezumi. For each one you'll find the styles, starting prices, deposit, age and walk-in rules, all taken from the studio's own website and Instagram.
Key points
- We checked all eight studios on their official websites and Instagram in October 2026 (GRENADE INK's last Instagram post was in July)
- Walk-ins: FANATIC TATTOO YOKOHAMA and Fine Line Tattoo Japan both welcome visitors without a booking, when they have time
- English: Fine Line Tattoo Japan speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese, and some STROKER TATTOO artists speak English and Spanish
- Kanagawa law bans tattooing anyone under 18, and three of these studios only tattoo clients aged 20 or over, so bring your passport
- Lowest listed starting price: a one-point hand-poked piece from ¥5,000 at Shunho; for a small machine tattoo, ¥8,000 at Rokusaro
Want to compare more shops? Tattoo Japan lists 34 tattoo studios in Kanagawa Prefecture as of October 2026, 17 of them in Yokohama City. Search tattoo studios in Kanagawa.
How to Choose a Tattoo Studio in Yokohama
A tattoo is for life, so it pays to choose carefully. Look at four things: what the artist specializes in, how the studio charges and handles deposits, its hygiene, and its age and ID rules.
Pick an Artist Who Specializes in Your Style
Every studio has its strengths. Among the eight below, Shunho tattoos traditional Japanese work entirely by hand, Fine Line Tattoo Japan focuses on fine line and American traditional, and Rokusaro mainly does small fashion pieces.
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 Payment
Studios price work either by size or by the hour. Small pieces are usually priced by size, while large pieces are charged hourly over several sessions. The price table in the next section compares all eight.
Five of the studios explain their deposit on their websites:
| Studio | Deposit | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| STROKER TATTOO | Usually none | Maybe ¥11,000 for new A4+ pieces |
| Fine Line Tattoo | ¥5,000 | Not refunded if you cancel |
| Rokusaro | ¥5,000 | If consult and tattoo days differ |
| Viagem.Ink | ¥10,000 (tax incl.) | Change your date 48 hrs ahead |
| GRENADE INK | ¥10,000 | Lost if you cancel within 3 days |
In every case the deposit comes off your final bill. If your travel plans could change, check the cancellation rule before you pay.
Check how you can pay, too. Fine Line Tattoo Japan takes cash only, GRAM TATTOO takes credit cards only through PayPal, and STROKER TATTOO accepts major credit cards. Some studios quote prices before tax, so ask whether a quote includes the 10% consumption tax.
Check Hygiene
See whether the studio explains its hygiene. All eight studios here say they use single-use needles, and STROKER TATTOO, Rokusaro, Shunho, Viagem.Ink and GRENADE INK say they sterilize reusable equipment in an autoclave.
Check Age and ID Rules
Kanagawa Prefecture's youth protection ordinance (青少年保護育成条例) bans anyone from tattooing a person under 18. Breaking it can bring up to a year in prison or a fine of up to ¥500,000. (Source: Kanagawa Prefecture youth protection ordinance, Article 30, in Japanese)
Many studios go further. STROKER TATTOO, FANATIC TATTOO YOKOHAMA and Viagem.Ink only tattoo clients aged 20 or over, Rokusaro 19 or over, and GRENADE INK 18 or over. Several ask for photo ID, so bring your passport to the consultation as well as the tattoo session.
8 Tattoo Studios in Yokohama
Prices are the guide prices on each studio's website and change with design and size.
| Studio | Area | Small piece | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| STROKER TATTOO | Center-Minami | ¥10,000+ (plus tax) | ¥10,000–15,000 (plus tax) |
| FANATIC TATTOO | Yokohama Sta., Hinodecho | ¥10,000+ (plus tax) | ¥15,000 (plus tax) |
| Fine Line Tattoo | Yokohama Sta. | ¥10,000+ | Not listed |
| Rokusaro | Koganecho | ¥8,000+ | ¥10,000 |
| Shunho | Kanagawa Ward | ¥5,000+ (hand-poked) | ¥10,000 |
| Viagem.Ink | Chinatown | ¥10,000+ (plus tax) | ¥10,000 (plus tax) |
| GRAM TATTOO | Hiyoshi | ¥10,000+ | ¥12,000 |
| GRENADE INK | Kamihoshikawa | ¥10,000+ | ¥10,000 |
The hourly rate is what you pay per hour for large pieces done over several sessions. Viagem.Ink uses it for designs larger than A4, and GRAM TATTOO for tattoos that can't be finished in one session.
Note: an earlier version of this article included DECEMBER TATTOO. Its website could not be reached on October 25, 2026, and we could not confirm the studio is open, so we have removed it.
STROKER TATTOO
STROKER TATTOO opened in 2003. It has two studios near Center-Minami Station in Yokohama's Tsuzuki Ward, plus studios in Machida (Tokyo) and Bangkok. Its website says ten artists, including women, take consultations, and it offers private booths and free touch-ups with no time limit. (Source: STROKER TATTOO official site, in Japanese)
The English page says the styles range from Japanese traditional (wabori) to old school, new school, blackwork and minimalism, and that some artists speak English and Spanish at an intermediate level. You must be 20 or over. (Source: STROKER TATTOO English information)
Prices go by size and are quoted before tax: a piece the size of a ¥500 coin starts at ¥10,000, and large work such as a full arm or back is ¥10,000–15,000 an hour. Since January 2025, artists KAN, Chihiro and Erika, each with 15+ years' experience, charge ¥15,000 an hour. Color doesn't cost extra, and all major credit cards are accepted.
The studio doesn't usually take a deposit. Walk-ins are paused for now and visits are by appointment, but if there's an open slot, you can be tattooed the same day. Everyone is asked to show ID. (Source: STROKER TATTOO prices and booking, in Japanese)
- Main studio
- 1F–2F, Green Hills, 26-33 Chigasaki-chuo, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama (4-minute walk from Center-Minami Station on the Yokohama Municipal Subway; parking available, call ahead)
- 2nd studio
- 2F, Liberal III Bldg., 7-11 Chigasaki-chuo, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama (2-minute walk from Center-Minami Station)
- Hours
- 12:00–20:00, closed Thursdays
- Phone
- +81 45-944-0059 (main), +81 80-4333-6565 (2nd studio)
- Prices
- ¥500-coin size from ¥10,000; two coins' size from ¥15,000; cigarette-pack size from ¥30,000; CD-case size from ¥50,000; A4 from ¥80,000 (all plus tax)
- Website
- stroker.jp
- @strokertattoo
(Source: STROKER TATTOO Yokohama studios, in Japanese)
FANATIC TATTOO YOKOHAMA
FANATIC TATTOO YOKOHAMA has three studios: BASE and 2ND in the same building near Yokohama Station's west side, and LOUNGE near Hinodecho Station. It covers a wide range of styles, from Japanese work to Chicano and lowrider style, girly designs and portraits. (Source: FANATIC TATTOO YOKOHAMA policy, in Japanese)
The studio's FAQ describes it as a walk-in studio rather than appointment-only. If there's an open slot, you can be tattooed the same day depending on the design, though booked clients come first, and same-day bookings are taken by phone only. The website takes consultation bookings by phone (12:00–20:00) or contact form, while the studio's Instagram bio says "Walk-ins are welcome" and "Bookings via DM", asking you to pick an artist from the accounts it follows and message them directly. (Sources: FAQ, in Japanese; Instagram)
You must be 20 or over (no high school students) and show photo ID proving it. The studio's notes page also says people aged 20 or under can't be tattooed, so if you are exactly 20, check with the studio first. Ink, needles, gloves, tubes and tips are all single-use, and there are partitioned booths. The site also has an English guide for visitors with directions from Haneda and Narita airports. (Source: FANATIC TATTOO YOKOHAMA "For Tourist")
- BASE & 2ND
- 8F, Stork Bldg., 2-12-6 Minamisaiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama (5-minute walk from Yokohama Station's south-west exit). BASE is open 12:00–20:00 with irregular days off, so call ahead. Phone +81 45-290-6910
- LOUNGE
- 4F, Aihara Bldg., 2-61 Miyagawa-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama (3-minute walk from Hinodecho Station on the Keikyu Line, 5 minutes from JR Sakuragicho Station). Open every day 12:00–20:00. Phone +81 45-325-8259
- Prices
- Minimum size from ¥10,000; card size from ¥15,000; postcard size from ¥40,000; large pieces such as a back ¥30,000 per session; ¥15,000 an hour (all plus tax; design and disposables included)
- Website
- tattooirezumi.com
- @fanatictattoo.yokohama
These are the reference prices shown as images on the studio's Price page. The studio says the price for the same size can change with detail, color and placement.
(Sources: Locations; Price; Attention)
Fine Line Tattoo Japan
Fine Line Tattoo Japan is about a 5-minute walk from the west exit of JR Yokohama Station. Its website says the studio has five shops in the United States and that this is its first in Japan, and it works in fine line and bold American traditional. The staff speak Japanese, English, Spanish and Portuguese. (Sources: Fine Line Tattoo Japan; About us)
"While we recommend booking your appointment in advance, we also welcome walk-ins," the website says, and same-day sessions depend on the schedule and design. To book ahead, you first come in for a free consultation, then sign a consent form and pay a ¥5,000 deposit, which is not refunded if you cancel. Bring photo ID. (Source: Fine Line Tattoo Japan booking guide)
Small tattoos start from around ¥10,000, and larger custom pieces are quoted individually. Payment is cash only, and the studio notes there are ATMs nearby. It also offers weekday discounts for military personnel.
- Location
- Room 402, Kamiya Bldg. (the building with a FamilyMart), 5-minute walk from the west exit of JR Yokohama Station. The entrance has an auto-lock, so call room 402
- Hours
- Tue–Sat 12:00–20:00, Sun 10:00–20:00, Mon by appointment only
- Phone
- +81 45-322-8189
- Prices
- Small tattoos from ¥10,000; larger pieces quoted individually
- Deposit
- ¥5,000 (taken off your bill)
- Payment
- Cash only
- Website
- finelinejapan.com
- @finelinetattoojapan
(Source: Fine Line Tattoo Japan directions)
Rokusaro
Rokusaro (tattoo studio ロクサロ) is a 1-minute walk from Koganecho Station. It focuses on fashion tattoos such as one-point and postcard-size pieces, and works by appointment only in a private setting. (Source: Rokusaro first-visit guide, in Japanese)
The artist, アゲマキクジ (@agemakikuzi), is introduced on the website as a female artist. She studied skin science and hygiene at a beauty school, then taught herself to tattoo while working as a manga artist and illustrator. (Source: Rokusaro artist page, in Japanese)
Designs smaller than a cigarette pack can be tattooed on the day you book. For anything larger, you book a consultation first, then a tattoo date once the design is set. Same-day bookings are taken through LINE. The studio turns away anyone under 19 and asks for ID at the consultation. If ink fades, touch-ups within six months are free.
- Address
- 2-8-8 Koganecho, Naka-ku, Yokohama (1-minute walk from Koganecho Station, on a back street along the river)
- Hours
- 10:00–17:00 (last booking 14:00)
- Phone
- +81 70-8984-6416
- Prices
- Coin size from ¥8,000; cigarette-pack size from ¥15,000; postcard size from ¥25,000; ¥10,000 an hour (consultation and design free)
- Deposit
- ¥5,000 when the consultation and tattoo are on different days (taken off your bill)
- Payment
- Cash or card
- Website
- rokusarotattoo.com
- @agemakikuzi
(Sources: Shop info; Prices and booking, in Japanese)
Yokohama Shunho (Horitoshi Tattoo Family)
Shunho, of the Horitoshi tattoo family, is a traditional Japanese hand-poke (tebori) tattooist working from a private studio in Yokohama's Kanagawa Ward. "Shunho's style is exclusively Traditional Japanese," the studio says, and all shading is done by tebori. (Source: Shunho profile)
The rate is ¥10,000 an hour, and the Japanese page lists one-point pieces from ¥5,000. Sessions are by appointment only, and you can get in touch by phone or email. Needles, ink and gloves are single-use, and equipment is sterilized with an autoclave and an ultrasonic cleaner.
- Address
- Room 407, Heights Yokohama, 7-2 Daimachi, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama
- Phone
- +81 45-594-6886
- Prices
- ¥10,000 an hour; one-point pieces from ¥5,000
- Booking
- Appointment only (phone or email)
- Website
- shunhotattoo.com
- @shunhotattoo
Viagem.Ink
Viagem.Ink is a studio in Yokohama Chinatown run by a travel-loving married couple. The artist, YUSUKE, tattooed professionally in Brazil, came back to Japan in 2019 and opened the studio in his hometown of Yokohama in 2020. (Source: Viagem.Ink profile, in Japanese)
Small, simple designs can be tattooed on the same day as the consultation, while large or original designs are done on another day. To book, bring photo ID (a passport works) and pay a ¥10,000 deposit including tax. The studio doesn't tattoo anyone under 20. (Source: Viagem.Ink studio information, in Japanese)
Bookings can fill up weeks ahead, and the two official channels disagree on how far. On October 25, 2026, the website said bookings for November onward were still open, while the Instagram bio said November was full and December bookings were open. Contact the studio to check.
- Address
- Room 208, 2F, GS Heim Yamashitacho, 98 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama (2-minute walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station on the Minatomirai Line, 10 minutes from JR Ishikawacho Station)
- Hours
- 10:00–19:00, closed Tuesdays and the 2nd and 4th Mondays
- Phone
- +81 45-298-8966
- Prices
- Coin size from ¥10,000; business-card size from ¥22,000; iPhone size from ¥33,000; postcard size from ¥45,000; A4 from ¥70,000 (all plus tax). Larger than A4: ¥10,000 an hour plus tax
- Website
- viagemink.com
- @viagem.inktattoo
(Sources: Viagem.Ink; prices, in Japanese; Instagram)
GRAM TATTOO
GRAM TATTOO is in Hiyoshi, in Yokohama's Kohoku Ward, between Yokohama and Kawasaki. Its website shows recent work such as tribal, mandala-based ornamental pieces and paw-print tattoos, and the artist can also come to you on request. (Sources: GRAM TATTOO; Access, in Japanese)
The minimum charge is ¥10,000. Large tattoos that take more than one session are ¥12,000 an hour (US$120 an hour, according to the English line on the price page), and tribal work other than Polynesian is ¥15,000 an hour. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal only. Needles, grips, ink and covers are single-use. (Sources: Price; Safety)
- Address
- Room 306, Hiyoshi Green Hill Heim, 3-15-11 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama (10–15-minute walk from Hiyoshi Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Green Line)
- Phone
- +81 90-1464-5835
- Prices
- Minimum ¥10,000; large pieces ¥12,000 an hour
- Contact
- Phone, email or LINE
- Website
- gramtattoo.com
- @gramtattoosan
GRENADE INK
GRENADE INK is a private studio in Yokohama's Hodogaya Ward, a 7-minute walk from Kamihoshikawa Station on the Sotetsu Line. It takes on all styles, including Japanese, American traditional, Chicano and tribal. Consultations and tattoos are by appointment only, booked by phone or the studio's LINE account. (Source: GRENADE INK, in Japanese)
When you book, you pay a ¥10,000 deposit, sign a consent form and give a copy of your photo ID. The studio doesn't tattoo anyone under 18. Needles and ink are single-use, and tips and grips are sterilized in an autoclave. (Sources: Price; Notes; Hygiene)
The studio's last Instagram post was in July 2026, and its website doesn't show when it was last updated, so check that it's open by phone or LINE before you plan a visit.
- Address
- Room 202, Koganei Heim, 21-5 Higashikawashima-cho, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama (7-minute walk from Kamihoshikawa Station)
- Hours
- 10:00–22:00
- Phone
- +81 70-3840-5513
- Prices
- Coin size from ¥10,000; business-card size from ¥15,000; postcard size from ¥35,000; B5 from ¥50,000; ¥10,000 an hour
- Website
- grenade-ink.com
- @grenade_ink
Walk-Ins, English and Female Artists in Yokohama
Here's how the eight studios compare on walk-ins, languages and female artists, based on what each one says on its website.
| Studio | Walk-ins / same day | Languages / artists |
|---|---|---|
| STROKER TATTOO | Same day if a slot is open | Some English, Spanish; female artists |
| FANATIC TATTOO | Walk-ins welcome | English visitor guide |
| Fine Line Tattoo | Walk-ins welcome | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Rokusaro | Small pieces same day | Female artist |
| Shunho | Appointment only | Not stated |
| Viagem.Ink | Small pieces same day | Not stated |
| GRAM TATTOO | Not stated | Not stated |
| GRENADE INK | Appointment only | Not stated |
For a walk-in near Yokohama Station, try FANATIC TATTOO YOKOHAMA or Fine Line Tattoo Japan. Booked clients come first at both, so call before you go. Fine Line Tattoo Japan is the easiest choice if you want to talk through your design in English.
For a female artist, Rokusaro's artist is a woman, and STROKER TATTOO has women among its artists. For a small, low-cost piece, Rokusaro starts at ¥8,000 for a coin-size tattoo, and most of the others start at ¥10,000.
You can search more studios in Yokohama and the Kanto region on Tattoo Japan.
Yokohama Tattoo Studio FAQ
Can tourists get a tattoo in Yokohama?
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) FANATIC TATTOO YOKOHAMA's English guide notes that Yokohama is less than half an hour from Tokyo by train and explains how to get there from Haneda and Narita airports.
How much does a small tattoo cost in Yokohama?
Among these eight studios, most small pieces start at ¥10,000, and three of them quote that before tax. Rokusaro starts at ¥8,000 for a coin-size piece, and Shunho lists hand-poked one-point pieces from ¥5,000. Prices depend on the design, so ask for a quote first.
Can I walk in without an appointment?
FANATIC TATTOO YOKOHAMA works as a walk-in studio and can tattoo you the same day if it has time (same-day bookings by phone), and Fine Line Tattoo Japan welcomes walk-ins too. Rokusaro can do designs smaller than a cigarette pack on the day you book, and Viagem.Ink can tattoo small, simple designs on the day of the consultation. STROKER TATTOO is appointment-only for now but takes same-day sessions when a slot is open.
Which studios speak English?
Fine Line Tattoo Japan speaks Japanese, English, Spanish and Portuguese. At STROKER TATTOO, some artists speak English and Spanish at an intermediate level, and the studio has an English information page. FANATIC TATTOO YOKOHAMA has an English guide for visitors.
Where can I get traditional Japanese tattoos (irezumi) in Yokohama?
Shunho works only in traditional Japanese style and does it by hand (tebori). FANATIC TATTOO YOKOHAMA and GRENADE INK also take on Japanese work. Large Japanese pieces are usually charged by the hour over several sessions, which is hard to fit into a short trip, so ask how many hours your piece will need.
How old do I have to be, and do I need ID?
Kanagawa law bans tattooing anyone under 18, and several studios set a higher limit: 20 at STROKER TATTOO, FANATIC TATTOO YOKOHAMA and Viagem.Ink, and 19 at Rokusaro. STROKER TATTOO, FANATIC TATTOO YOKOHAMA, Fine Line Tattoo Japan, Rokusaro, Viagem.Ink and GRENADE INK ask for ID, so bring your passport.
Can I go to an onsen in Kanagawa with a tattoo?
Rules differ from bath to bath. On Tattoo Japan as of October 2026, 19 of the 33 onsen and saunas listed in Kanagawa Prefecture accept tattoos and 8 more accept them with conditions, and 60 of the 105 sento (public bathhouses) are marked as tattoo-friendly. With a new tattoo, wait until it has fully healed: Fine Line Tattoo Japan, for example, tells clients not to soak in baths, pools, hot tubs or the ocean until then.
Is there a temporary tattoo I can try first?
Jagua tattoos stain the skin with ink made from fruit extract instead of using needles. twins, near Kannai Station, specializes in jagua tattoos that fade naturally in about two weeks, from ¥3,300 for a piece the size of a ¥500 coin. Payment is cash only. (Sources: twins, in Japanese; Instagram) You can browse jagua tattoo designs on Tattoo Japan.
Summary: Choosing a Tattoo Studio in Yokohama
Check the artist's portfolio for the style you want, then read the studio's pricing, deposit and age rules before you book.
For a walk-in near Yokohama Station, try FANATIC TATTOO YOKOHAMA or Fine Line Tattoo Japan. For English, Fine Line Tattoo Japan. For a female artist, Rokusaro or STROKER TATTOO. For hand-poked Japanese work, Shunho. If you're still working out your budget, these guides can help:
*Based on each studio's official website and Instagram, and Kanagawa Prefecture's ordinance, as of October 2026. Prices and hours can change, so check with the studio before you book.
