onsen-guide
Japan onsen directory (English)

Find your onsen in Japan — including tattoo-friendly options

Tattoo rules vary by facility and can change. We show a policy as Allowed / Cover-up / Private-only / Not allowed only when we have a public source URL. Otherwise, entries stay Unknown.

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Amanohashidate Onsen

Ryokan · kyoto · miyazu
Tattoo policy: Unknown No source URL provided. Verified: —

Arima Onsen

Ryokan · hyogo · kobe
Tattoo policy: Unknown No source URL provided. Verified: —

Uchinomaki Onsen (Aso)

Ryokan · kumamoto · aso
Tattoo policy: Unknown No source URL provided. Verified: —

Atami Onsen

Ryokan · shizuoka · atami
Tattoo policy: Unknown No source URL provided. Verified: —

Awaji Island Onsen

Ryokan · hyogo · awaji
Tattoo policy: Unknown No source URL provided. Verified: —

Awara Onsen

Ryokan · fukui · awara
Tattoo policy: Unknown No source URL provided. Verified: —

Beppu Onsen

Ryokan · oita · beppu
Tattoo policy: Unknown No source URL provided. Verified: —

Takegawara Onsen

Public bathhouse · oita · beppu
Tattoo policy: Unknown No source URL provided. Verified: —

Bessho Onsen

Ryokan · nagano · ueda
Tattoo policy: Unknown No source URL provided. Verified: —

Chichibu Onsen

Ryokan · saitama · chichibu
Tattoo policy: Unknown No source URL provided. Verified: —

Guides

How to use an onsen (first-timers)
Step-by-step basics, tickets, towels, and what to expect.
Onsen etiquette
Washing, towels, phones, and common mistakes.
Tattoo-friendly onsen in Japan
Practical options, cover-ups, and how to confirm rules.