Tattoo artists in Kanagawa

Tattoo artists are located throughout Yokohama City, from the areas around Isezakicho and Bandobashi, to Yokohama Station, Higashi-Kanagawa, Hiyoshi, and Keikyu Tomioka in Kanazawa Ward. Their styles vary widely, including realism, black and gray (a style that expresses shading with black and gray tones), gothic, botanical and watercolor-style small one-point tattoos, anime-style illustrations, blackwork, and Japanese traditional (wabori).

Studios are also located around Yokosuka-Chuo Station. In addition to Japanese traditional (wabori) artists, there are artists who specialize in a wide range of styles including blackwork, realism, and color, as well as those skilled in botanical and watercolor-style small one-point tattoos.

Around Noborito Station in Tama Ward, Kawasaki City, there are artists who specialize in small one-point tattoos, lettering, tribal, and botanical styles.

In Hashimoto, Sagamihara, there are artists specializing in Japanese traditional (wabori), and in Isehara, artists specializing in color and blackwork.

When looking for a tattoo, many people probably start by searching for studio names. However, even if artists belong to the same studio, their preferred styles and line work differ. The artist is the one who determines the final result.

On tattooers.jp, each artist's works are compiled on a single page. Unlike Instagram, posts don't get lost in a feed, so you can look back at past works and compare them. When choosing an artist, we recommend considering the following points:

• How many works in your desired style the artist has done
• Whether the line thickness, detail, and coloring style match your preference
• Whether an estimated price range is publicly available

Found work you like? Tap "Get a tattoo like this" on the work or artist page, or tell us your trip and idea through our booking form. Share the placement, the rough size, your dates in Japan and any reference images. We match you with an artist who fits and reply within 48 hours by Instagram DM. Your design doesn't need to be final.

In September 2020, the Supreme Court ruled that tattooing by an artist does not constitute a 'medical act' that only doctors are permitted to perform under the Medical Practitioners' Act. However, some local governments prohibit tattooing for individuals under 18 years old by ordinance. Booking requests on tattooers.jp are also for individuals aged 18 and over.

For several weeks after the session, the tattooed area will be in a similar state to a wound. Aftercare methods, such as moisturizing and sun protection, may vary depending on the artist, so please follow the instructions provided by the artist who performed your session. It's also a good idea to consider when deciding on the placement of your tattoo that some facilities, such as hot springs, swimming pools, and gyms, may still deny entry to individuals with tattoos.