Tokyobay Tattoo Festival 2026 takes place from October 30 to November 1, 2026, at Tokyo Bayplaza Hotel in Kisarazu, Chiba. Artists from Japan and overseas will come together for three days of tattooing, contests, and creative exchange.
Planning to meet an artist, look for inspiration for your next piece, or explore tattoo art in person? Here is what to know about the schedule, tickets, and getting to the venue.
Tokyobay Tattoo Festival 2026: Dates and Venue
The international tattoo convention returns to Kisarazu for its third edition. Opening and closing times vary by day, so check the schedule before planning your visit.
| Date | Opening–closing time |
|---|---|
| Friday, October 30, 2026 | 12:00–21:00 |
| Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 10:00–21:00 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 10:00–18:00 |
- Venue
- Tokyo Bayplaza Hotel
- Address
- 2-2-1 Shinden, Kisarazu, Chiba, Japan
Event details and hours: official event website. All times are Japan Standard Time (JST).
Watch Tattoo Artists at Work
Participating artists will tattoo at the venue, sharing their techniques and individual styles. It is a chance to see the work behind the images in their portfolios. Live music and dance are also planned. (Source: the organizer’s TIGET event listing.)
Explore the Artist Lineup Before You Go
The official lineup includes Holy Tomo, Horiken, and Jeff Gogue, as well as Maud Dardeau and Melissa Lopez Whyte, among others. Browsing their portfolios beforehand is a useful way to decide which artists you would like to meet.
Portfolio example by Horiken. Image: official artist page
Portfolio example by Jeff Gogue. Image: official artist page. These are portfolio images, rather than photographs from the upcoming event.
See the organizer’s Artists and Artists 2 pages for the lineup and work samples.
Want to get tattooed at the festival?
Contact your preferred artist through the links in the official directory to ask about bookings, availability, pricing, and your design. An admission ticket does not itself reserve a tattoo appointment. If you need to communicate in English, check that with the artist when you enquire.
Different Tattoo Contest Categories Each Day
The contest program changes daily, giving you another way to choose when to visit. The final day includes Best of Show.
| Date | Selected categories |
|---|---|
| October 30 | Small Tattoo / Graphics & Lettering / Japanese Backpiece & Front Piece |
| October 31 | Black and Grey / Traditional / Best Japanese |
| November 1 | Color Realistic / Best of Color / Best of Show |
These are selected categories. Visit the official contest page for the full program and category descriptions.
Ticket Prices and Where to Buy
The organizer lists the following admission prices in Japanese yen.
| Ticket | Advance | At the door |
|---|---|---|
| 1-day ticket | ¥4,000 | ¥5,000 |
| 3-day ticket | ¥8,000 | ¥9,000 |
A separate ¥500 drink charge applies. Visitors aged 13 and over need an admission ticket, and visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Check the ticket platform for booking fees and sales deadlines. (Prices and age conditions: official ticket information and event homepage; booking fees: TIGET.)
The official website links to TIGET and TicketPay for advance tickets.
Getting to Kisarazu and the Venue
Tokyo Bayplaza Hotel is approximately a 10-minute walk from JR Kisarazu Station. The hotel also lists highway bus connections to Kisarazu Station from Haneda Airport, Shinagawa, and Yokohama. Check your chosen operator’s timetable when planning the journey. (Source: hotel access information.)
Driving to the festival
The organizer directs visitors to the parking lot west of the former Kisarazu City Hall, at 1-1 Shiomi, Kisarazu. Parking at the hotel is reserved for food trucks and event personnel. Follow the event’s parking instructions and avoid parking at nearby businesses or on the street.
Event parking information: official event website, “Parking” section.
Plan Your Visit
Seeing a tattoo in person brings scale, placement, and composition into view in a way a photograph cannot. Pick a few artists or contest categories to explore, and give yourself time to discover work you have not seen before.
Before travelling, check the official website and official Instagram account, @tokyobay_tattoo_festival, for the latest announcements.
Information checked on October 23, 2026. Event details, participating artists, and prices may change.
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