Tattoo Friendly Onsen

In Japan, the ancient allure of onsens (natural hot springs) is often shadowed by traditional bans on tattoos, historically linked to organised crime like the yakuza. Lucky for us, the cultural landscape is shifting, opening the steamy doors of onsen to everyone, including people with tattoos. This is a slow change, and many onsen continue to impose a ban. The list below contains some of the most exceptional onsen across Japan that accept guests with tattoos.

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Chubu > Wakura Onsen

Aenokaze

Very Good
1627 Reviews
4.4
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Open-air bath
  • Private onsen
  • Private onsen in the room
  • Tattoos allowed
Tohoku > Tsunagi Onsen

Aishinkan

Good
1316 Reviews
3.9
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Open-air bath
  • Private onsen
  • Private onsen in the room
  • Tattoos allowed
Shikoku > Aji Onsen

Ajikanko Hotel Uminoyadori

Good
397 Reviews
3.6
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Open-air bath
  • Tattoos allowed
Chubu > Akakura Onsen

Akakura Onsen Akakura Hotel

Good
401 Reviews
3.8
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Open-air bath
  • Private onsen
  • Tattoos allowed
Hokkaido > Akanko Onsen

Akan Tsuruga Bessou Hinanoza

Very Good
466 Reviews
4.3
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Open-air bath
  • Private onsen
  • Private onsen in the room
  • Tattoos allowed
Kyushu > Beppu Onsen

Akari No Yado Togetsu

Very Good
315 Reviews
4.4
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Open-air bath
  • Private onsen
  • Tattoos allowed
Kyushu > Beppu Onsen

Amane Resort Gahama

Excellent
425 Reviews
4.5
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Open-air bath
  • Private onsen
  • Private onsen in the room
  • Tattoos allowed
Kyushu > Beppu Onsen

Amane Resort Seikai

Excellent
1520 Reviews
4.5
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Open-air bath
  • Private onsen
  • Private onsen in the room
  • Tattoos allowed
Kyushu > Beppu Onsen

Amanek Beppu Yula-Re Beppu Hotel

Very Good
1254 Reviews
4.3
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Open-air bath
  • Private onsen
  • Private onsen in the room
  • Tattoos allowed
Kyushu > Aoshima Onsen

Ana Holiday Inn Resort Miyazaki By Ihg

Very Good
1984 Reviews
4.1
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Open-air bath
  • Private onsen
  • Tattoos allowed
Kyushu > Kannawa Onsen

ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa by IHG

Very Good
986 Reviews
4.3
  • Breakfast only
  • Open-air bath
  • Private onsen
  • Private onsen in the room
  • Tattoos allowed
Kanto > Tsukuba Onsen

Aokiya

Good
700 Reviews
3.7
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Open-air bath
  • Private onsen
  • Private onsen in the room
  • Tattoos allowed
Chubu > Yamashiro Onsen

Araya Totoan

Excellent
204 Reviews
4.6
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Open-air bath
  • Private onsen
  • Private onsen in the room
  • Tattoos allowed
Kansai > Arima Onsen

Arima Grand Hotel

Very Good
2747 Reviews
4.4
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Open-air bath
  • Private onsen
  • Private onsen in the room
  • Tattoos allowed
Kansai > Arima Onsen

Arima Gyoen

Very Good
1094 Reviews
4.1
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Open-air bath
  • Private onsen in the room
  • Tattoos allowed
Kansai > Arima Onsen

Arima Hot Spring Ryokan Hanamusubi

Very Good
972 Reviews
4.1
  • Breakfast & dinner
  • Open-air bath
  • Private onsen
  • Private onsen in the room
  • Tattoos allowed