Everything tattoo, in one place
Search tattoo-friendly onsen, hotels and pools — plus tattoo studios, artists and designs.
Check whether onsen, public baths, saunas, pools and hotels across Japan welcome tattoos. Every listing comes from someone who actually went, or actually got inked. Free to browse and free to list.
Search by purpose
Start from a kind of place, a design, or an artist. Venue listings show each tattoo policy in one list.
How tattoo policies are labelled
Tattoo Japan sorts every venue into one of four policies. Check the label before you go.
- Tattoo OK
- You can enter with tattoos visible. No cover stickers or other preparation needed.
- Conditions apply
- You can enter, but with conditions. Cover stickers, private baths only, or size limits — the terms differ by venue.
- No tattoos
- Entry is not permitted with tattoos. Most venues in this group refuse entry even if you cover them, so look for another place.
- Not confirmed
- No information yet. A post from someone who has been there moves this venue to OK, conditions apply, or no tattoos.
Venues change their rules, so a listing may not be current. When entry matters, contact the venue directly before visiting.
Newly listed tattoo-friendly venues
Recently added or updated venues. Policies are correct as listed — confirm with the venue before you visit.
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Newly listed tattoo studios
Tattoo studios across Japan. Choose where to enquire by style, area and opening hours.
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Real tattoo work
Real work posted by our users. Use it to shape the tattoo you want, and as a reference when you talk to an artist.
Find an artist
247 artists are listed across Japan. Search by the styles they specialise in and where they work to find the right person for your design.
Search by popular area
Start from the most searched areas. Links for all 47 prefectures are at the bottom of this page.
Listing and editing are always free
This map is built by the people who use it
Reports from people who have visited and listing requests from owners are both welcome. This map grows through the people who use it.
- Listing is free
- No listing fee and no minimum term. Owners can add their venue for free too.
- Anyone can edit
- With an account you can add or correct a venue's policy, opening details and reviews.
- Kept current together
- Rules change. Letting whoever notices fix it straight away is the only way to stay accurate.
About Tattoo Japan
Having tattoos should not shrink the list of places you can go. We are building a map of the places that welcome you, written by the people who go there.
- Written by the people who go
- Listings, corrections and reviews all come from visitors. Create an account and you can contribute too.
- Venue rules, unedited
- We colour-code OK, conditions apply and no tattoos, and spell out the conditions. Clarity comes before everything else.
- In Japanese and English
- Every page is published in both languages so visitors from abroad reach the same information.
Tattoo Japan Blog
Guides to using venues, tattoo aftercare, and how tattoos are treated in Japan.
Tattoo-Friendly OnsenCovering Tattoos
Tattoo-Friendly Onsen Near Tokyo: Kanto Day-Trip Guide
Day-trip onsen near Tokyo that accept tattoos: where you can bathe uncovered, where a cover sticker works, and options with set hours or private baths.
Tattoo Meanings & DesignsLettering
Tattoo Meanings List: Symbols, Quotes and Placements
Tattoo meanings at a glance: moon, star, snake, koi, dragon and more, the stories behind popular quote tattoos, and what placements like the wrist suggest.
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Cookie! of Yasei Bakudan: His Tattoos and Why He Tapes Them
Cookie! of Yasei Bakudan has a dragon-like design and a pistol on his chest, and a star on each wrist. See what each shows and why he tapes his wrists on TV.
News
Event
Tokyobay Tattoo Festival 2026 in Kisarazu: Dates & Tickets
Tokyobay Tattoo Festival 2026 runs October 30–November 1 at Tokyo Bayplaza Hotel in Kisarazu, Chiba. See daily hours, artists, contests, tickets, and access.
Event
BAY GATE - September 15, 2025 - Gateway Contest for Emerging Tattoo Artists in Osaka
Exclusive contest "BAY GATE" for tattoo artists with under 7 years experience, held September 15, 2025 in Osaka. Grand prize winner receives Tokyo Bay Tattoo Festival performance opportunity. Technical skill-focused competition across 4 categories for emerging artist development. Entry deadline: August 17.
Event
[Sponsorship] Announcement of 2025 'Ibaraki Tattoo Festival'
Tattoo Japan sponsors the Ibaraki Tattoo Festival held in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture on August 16-17, 2025. A 2-day event featuring live demonstrations by 6 skilled tattoo artists from the Kanto region and convention-style contests.
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Frequently asked questions
The questions we hear most from first-time visitors.
What is Tattoo Japan?
It's a community platform for searching tattoo-friendly and no-go facilities across Japan (hot springs, public baths, saunas, hotels, pools, beaches, tattoo studios, and more). It makes it easy for people with tattoos to find places they can use with peace of mind. For more, see About Tattoo Japan.
What do 'Tattoo OK', 'Limited', and 'Tattoo NG' mean?
'Tattoo OK' means visible tattoos are allowed. 'Limited' means conditions apply, such as covering your tattoos. 'Tattoo NG' means entry is not permitted if you have tattoos.
How can I search for facilities?
Filter by area, category, and tattoo policy (OK / Limited / NG). Each facility shows its own rules, so you can check before you visit.
Is there a fee to use it?
No, using the site is completely free. We plan to offer paid options for facility owners (such as promotional listings) in the future, but the core features stay free for users.
Can I register or update facility information myself?
Yes. After signing up with a Google account or email verification, you can register and update facilities. Community contributions help keep the information fresh.
