30 Tattoo Friendly Onsen in Japan

Traditionally, visitors with tattoos aren’t allowed in Japan’s onsen (natural hot springs) because of an age-old association with organized crime. However, times are changing, and more and more onsen have relaxed their policies—in some cases to accommodate tattooed foreign tourists.

Here’s a list of tattoo-friendly onsen in Japan, from the northernmost region of Hokkaido to the southernmost Kyushu region!

Editor’s Note

This list of tattoo-friendly onsen in Japan has been verified at the time of publication. However, since there is yet to be regulation against private establishments discriminating against those with tattoos in Japan, technically, the final word is up to the onsen on a case-by-case basis. If you want to be 100 percent sure, please contact the individual facility to confirm.

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