Tattoo-friendly onsen, sento, gyms and pools in Tokyo
Last checked · by the team behind tattooers.jp and Tattoo Tour Tokyo
We checked the official rules of 54 places in and around Tokyo. Of the 51 that state a rule, 65% let you in with tattoos in some way.
- Allowed
- 13
- With conditions
- 20
- Not allowed
- 18
- Not stated
- 3
Rules change. Check with the place before you go. Japan's last national survey on this is from 2015: of 581 hotels and inns, 31% let guests with tattoos use their baths, 13% did if the tattoo was covered, and 56% refused. Source: Japan Tourism Agency survey, via Travel Voice
Onsen and spa complexes
Hot spring facilities and large bathhouses (super sento) in Tokyo, plus a few day trips in Yokohama and Hakone.
| Place | Tattoos | Official rule |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Dome Natural Hot Spring Spa LaQua東京ドーム天然温泉 スパ ラクーアBunkyo | Not allowed | Persons with irezumi or body art (tattoos, paint, stickers, etc.), members of organized crime groups or other anti-social organizations, and anyone else deemed unsuitable to use the facility are refused entry. 「入れ墨・ボディアート(タトゥー・ペイント・シールなど)のある方、暴力団員、その他反社会的団体構成員・関係者と認められる方、その他当施設をご利用いただくのに相応しくないと認められた方のご入館はお断りしております。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Thermae-yu Shinjukuテルマー湯 新宿店Shinjuku | With conditions | Male guests who are Japanese or foreign residents of Japan cannot enter if they have tattoos/irezumi/body art, regardless of size. Male foreign tourists only may bathe wearing one tattoo sticker designated by the facility (passport or airline ticket required). On a trial basis, female guests (Japanese and foreign) with fashion tattoos are allowed; if a single tattoo exceeds 30 cm x 30 cm, one designated tattoo sticker must be purchased and worn. Male foreign tourists: wear one facility sticker (330 yen; overhang OK), passport or air ticket required, entry stamp within 90 days. Women: sticker needed only if a single tattoo exceeds 30 cm x 30 cm. Japanese / resident men: not allowed even with a sticker. 「《日本人の方/日本に住んでいる外国人の方》タトゥー/刺青/ボディーアートがある方はサイズに関わらず ご入館いただくことができません。《外国人観光客の方》観光のお客様のみ、当館指定のタトゥーシールを1枚着用の上、ご入浴いだけます。…試験的に女性のお客様はファッションタトゥー入館をOK とさせていただいております。※タトゥーの1つの大きさが30センチ×30センチを超える場合、当館指定のタトゥーシールを1枚ご購入いただき、着用をお願いいたします。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Maenohara Onsen Sayanoyu-dokoro前野原温泉 さやの湯処Itabashi | With conditions | Guests may enter if their tattoos can be completely covered with up to two of the facility's designated tattoo cover stickers (11 cm x 20 cm, 310 yen each). Must be fully coverable by up to 2 facility stickers of 11 cm x 20 cm (310 yen each) 「当館では、指定のタトゥーカバーシール(11cm × 20cm/1枚310円)2枚までで、完全に覆うことができる場合はご入館いただけます。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Tokyo Somei Onsen SAKURA東京染井温泉 SAKURAToshima | Not allowed | Regardless of size, persons with irezumi (tattoos), persons associated with organized crime, and intoxicated persons are refused entry. 「大きさに関わらず、イレズミ(タトゥ)の方、暴力団関係者、泥酔の方のご入館はお断りさせていただきます」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Tokyo Toyosu Manyo Club東京豊洲 万葉倶楽部Koto | With conditions | If the tattoo is small enough to be covered with up to two of the facility's designated cover stickers (max 11 cm x 20 cm), you may use the facility with the stickers applied. Must be coverable by up to 2 facility stickers (max 11 cm x 20 cm; 110 yen each at the front desk); stickers must be worn throughout the stay, not only in the baths 「当館指定のカバーシール(最大11cm×20cm)2枚までで覆えるサイズのタトゥーであれば、貼った上で館内をご利用頂けます。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Ryogoku Yuya Edoyu両国湯屋江戸遊Sumida | Not allowed | Persons with irezumi (tattoos, paint, stickers), persons associated with organized crime, and intoxicated persons are refused entry. Anyone who enters anyway will be asked to leave immediately. 「入れ墨(タトゥペイント・シール)のある方、暴力団関係者、泥酔の方のご入館はお断りしております。万一ご入館された場合はただちにご退館していただきます。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Natural Hot Spring Heiwajima天然温泉 平和島Ota | With conditions | In principle, persons with irezumi/tattoos (including stickers) are refused entry. Such persons should purchase the facility's own cover stickers; if the tattoos can be hidden with four cover stickers, entry is permitted. Must be hidden with up to 4 facility stickers of 10 cm x 15 cm (260 yen each) 「当館では、入墨・タトゥー(シール含む)をされている方のご入館は、原則としてお断りしております。入墨・タトゥー(シール含む)をされている方は、当館限定のカバーシールをご購入ください。カバーシール4枚で入墨・タトゥーが隠せる場合はご入館いただけます。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Izumi Tenku no Yu Ariake Garden泉天空の湯 有明ガーデンKoto | Not allowed | Persons with irezumi or tattoos are asked to refrain from using the baths. 「刺青・タトゥーのある方は浴場の利用をご遠慮ください。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Keio Takaosan Onsen Gokurakuyu京王高尾山温泉 極楽湯Hachioji | Not allowed | Persons with irezumi (tattoos), fashion tattoos or sticker tattoos are refused entry. Bathing with tape or stickers covering tattoos is also refused for hygiene reasons. Entry is not permitted regardless of tattoo size. 「刺青(タトゥー)・ファッションタトゥー・シールタトゥーのある方のご入館をお断りしています。…テーピングやシールなどをつけてのご入浴は衛生上の観点からお断りしております。…刺青(タトゥー)の大きさに関わらずご入館できません。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Spadium JaponスパジアムジャポンHigashikurume | With conditions | Guests with irezumi or fashion tattoos may enter if it is a one-point tattoo that can be covered by one of the store's designated cover stickers sold at the front desk. Only one location is allowed; tattoos larger than the sticker, or refusal to use the sticker, means entry is refused (or you will be asked to leave after entering). One tattoo, one location only, coverable by a single facility sticker (sticker size not stated on the page) 「肌に刺青ファッションタトゥーがある方は、フロントで販売している当店指定のカバーシール1枚で覆える範囲のワンポイントタトゥーであれば、ご入店いただけます。但し、1箇所のみで、シールサイズ以上の大きさのタトゥーや、カバーシールの使用を拒否される場合のご入店はお断り、ご入店後でも退館していただきます。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Tokyo Yugawara Onsen Manyo no Yu Machida東京・湯河原温泉 万葉の湯 町田Machida | With conditions | If the tattoo is small enough to be covered with up to two of the facility's designated cover stickers (max 11 cm x 20 cm), you may use the facility with the stickers applied. Must be coverable by up to 2 facility stickers (max 11 cm x 20 cm); stickers must be worn throughout the stay 「当館指定のカバーシール(最大11cm×20cm)2枚までで覆えるサイズのタトゥーであれば、貼った上で館内をご利用頂けます。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Taketori no Yu竹取の湯Tama | Not allowed | For safety and hygiene, the following guests are refused entry: persons with irezumi or body art (tattoos, paint, stickers, etc.). 「快適にお過ごしいただくために、安全・衛生管理上下記のお客様のご入館はお断りしております。…・入れ墨、ボディーアート(タトゥー・ペイント・シール等)のある方」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Yudokoro Kasaiスーパー銭湯 湯処葛西Edogawa | Not allowed | Bathing is strictly refused for persons with irezumi/tattoos (including stickers and paint), regardless of size, number or location. Use with stickers, supporters or tape covering them is also refused. 「大きさ・数・部位を問わず刺青・タトゥー(シール・ペイント含む) をされている方の入浴は固くお断りしております。 また、シール・サポーター・テーピング等をつけてのご利用もお断りしております。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Jindaiji Natural Hot Spring Yumori no Sato深大寺天然温泉 湯守の里Chofu | With conditions | Entry is possible only if the tattoo can be hidden with a sticker or similar. If you enter without covering it, staff will ask you to leave. Must be hidden with a sticker or similar (no size limit stated) 「シール等で隠せる場合のみ入館が可能です。そのままでご入館されますと、従業員からお声がけの上、退館していただきます。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Sky Spa YOKOHAMAスカイスパYOKOHAMAYokohama (Kanagawa) | Not allowed | In principle, guests with irezumi or tattoos (including stickers) cannot use the facility. 「入れ墨、タトゥー(シールを含む)のあるお客様は原則ご利用いただけません。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Yokohama Minatomirai Manyo Club横浜みなとみらい 万葉倶楽部Yokohama (Kanagawa) | Not allowed | Persons with irezumi or irezumi-like stickers (tattoo stickers) or body paint, persons associated with organized crime, intoxicated persons, and persons with contagious diseases are refused entry. 「※入れ墨あるいは入れ墨類似シール(タトゥーシール)・ボディペイントをされている方、暴力団関係者、泥酔されている方、伝染性の疾患をお持ちの方は、ご入館をお断りいたします。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Hakone Yumoto Onsen Tenzan Toji-kyo箱根湯本温泉 天山湯治郷Hakone (Kanagawa) | Allowed | As this is a facility for therapeutic bathing (illness, injury, health maintenance), we currently do not refuse people with irezumi as long as they come alone. Use by a group of such people is therefore strictly refused. 「病気やケガ・健康維持など、温泉を使った療養のための施設ですから、現在はおひとりであれば刺青があろうとお断りはしておりません。したがって複数名でのご利用は固くお断りします。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Hakone Kowakien Yunessun (Mori no Yu)箱根小涌園ユネッサン(森の湯)Hakone (Kanagawa) | With conditions | In principle, guests with irezumi/tattoos (including stickers and paint) are refused entry. The swimsuit area 'Yunessun' can be used if tattoos are covered, e.g. with a rash guard (paid rental available). The day-trip hot spring 'Mori no Yu' can be used only if tattoos are completely covered by two designated tattoo cover stickers (paid). If they cannot be fully covered, please use the private baths (8 rooms, reservation required). Mori no Yu: fully covered by 2 facility stickers (paid; size not stated). Yunessun swimsuit area: cover with a rash guard. Otherwise private baths. 「入れ墨・タトゥー(シール・ペイントを含む)を入れたお客様のご入場は原則お断りしております。 水着エリア「ユネッサン」はラッシュガードの着用等、入れ墨やタトゥーを隠して頂くことで、ご利用いただけます。…日帰り温泉「森の湯」は、当館指定のタトゥーカバーシール(有料)2枚で完全に覆える場合に限り、ご利用いただけます。 完全に覆えない場合は、貸切風呂(全8室・予約制)をご利用ください。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Hakone Yumoto Onsen Tenseien箱根湯本温泉 天成園Hakone (Kanagawa) | Not allowed | Persons with irezumi or irezumi-like stickers, persons associated with organized crime, and intoxicated persons are strictly refused entry. 「※入れ墨あるいは入れ墨類似シールをされている方、暴力団関係者、泥酔されている方のご入館は固くお断りしております。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
Sento (public bathhouses)
Neighborhood bathhouses with a fixed, city-set entry price.
| Place | Tattoos | Official rule |
|---|---|---|
| Matsumoto-yu松本湯Nakano | Allowed | Q. I have tattoos/irezumi. Can I bathe? A. Yes, you may use the bath. 「Q.タトゥーや刺青が入っているのですが、入浴できますか? A. はい、ご利用いただけます。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Bunka Yokusen文化浴泉Meguro | Allowed | Can I use the bath if I have irezumi or tattoos? Yes. However, members of organized crime groups and anti-social forces are strictly refused and will be asked to leave if found. 「刺青やタトゥーがある場合は、利用できますか? ご利用いただけます。ただし、暴力団 及び 反社会的勢力の入店は固くお断りいたします。発見次第、退店いただきますので、ご注意ください。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Konparu-yu金春湯Shinagawa | Allowed | Q. I have tattoos or irezumi. Can I come in? A. Yes, you can. Please enjoy a refreshing bath! 「Qタトゥーや刺青があるのですが、入れますか? Aはい。入れます。さわやかに入ってくださいね!」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Hinode-yu日の出湯Taito | Allowed | Q. Can I bathe if I have tattoos? A. Yes, you can. 「Q.タトゥーが入っていても入浴できますか? A.はい、入浴できます。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Natural Hot Spring Yudonburi Sakaeyu天然温泉 湯どんぶり栄湯Taito | Allowed | Q. Is it OK if I have tattoos or irezumi? A. You can enjoy our bath even with tattoos or irezumi. 「Q タトゥ、入れ墨があっても大丈夫ですか? A 当店はタトゥ、入れ墨があってもお楽しみいただけます。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Kaiei-yu改栄湯Taito | Not allowed | Persons with irezumi or tattoos are refused. (Regardless of size; covering them is also not allowed.) 「入墨・タトゥーのある方のご利用はお断りしております。(大きさに関わらず、カバー等で隠すのもNG)」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Shiromizu-yu白水湯Taito | Not allowed | Persons with irezumi or tattoos cannot enter. 「※入れ墨・タトゥーのある方の入店は出来ません。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Shimizu-yu Minami-Aoyama清水湯(南青山)Minato | Not allowed | Persons with irezumi, tattoos or henna tattoos, persons who have been drinking, persons with skin diseases or possibly contagious diseases, and persons who disturb other guests are refused entry. 「【注意事項】 刺青、タトゥー、ヘナタトゥーのある方、飲酒された方、皮膚に疾患のある方、伝染する可能性のある疾患をお持ちの方、他のお客様の迷惑となる行為をされた方の入場をお断りします。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Minato-yu湊湯Chuo | Not allowed | We refuse entry and bathing to persons with tattoos or irezumi, persons with skin or contagious diseases, and drunk or heavily intoxicated persons. 「※当館では、 タトゥー、刺青のある方、皮膚に疾患、伝染する疾患のある方、酒酔い、泥酔の方 のご入場、入浴をお断りしております。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Mikoku-yu御谷湯Sumida | Allowed | Tattoos OK (tattoo friendly). 「タトゥー可 tatoo friendly」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Tatsumi-yu辰巳湯Koto | With conditions | Can I use the bath with a tattoo? Yes, if it is within 15 cm x 15 cm. Can I use it with irezumi (traditional tattooing)? No. Tattoo must be within 15 cm x 15 cm (size limit; no cover requirement stated). Traditional irezumi not allowed. 「タトゥーが入っていても利用できますか? 15㎝✖️15㎝まででしたらご利用いただけます。 刺青が入っていても利用できますか? ご利用いただけません。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Fukagawa Onsen Tokiwa-yu深川温泉 常盤湯Koto | With conditions | I have a tattoo. Can I bathe? Both irezumi and tattoos are allowed only up to a size that can be hidden by the palm of a hand. Up to the size of a palm (size limit) 「タトゥーがあるのですが入浴できますか? 入れ墨、タトゥー共に手の平で隠れる大きさまでとなります。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Mannen-yu万年湯Shinjuku | Allowed | Guests with irezumi or tattoos may bathe at our bathhouse. 「当店では刺青、タトゥの方も ご入浴して頂けます」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Atami-yu熱海湯Shinjuku | Allowed | Q. Can I enter with tattoos? A. Yes, you may. If you are worried, please ask the staff at each bathhouse. 「Q. タトゥーがあっても入れますか? A. ご利用いただけます。心配な方は各浴場のスタッフにお声がけください。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Fujimi-yu富士見湯Shinagawa | Not allowed | Can people with irezumi or tattoos use the bath? We are sorry, but persons with irezumi or tattoos are refused. 「刺青やタトゥーが入ってる人はご利用できますか? 申し訳ございません。刺青やタトゥーが入ってる方のご利用はお断りしています。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Hasunuma Onsenはすぬま温泉Ota | Allowed | Can I use the bath if I have tattoos? Yes, you can use it even with tattoos. Persons who cause trouble to other guests or staff cannot use the facility. 「タトゥーが有っても利用できますか? タトゥーが有ってもご利用いただけます。 他のお客様や当施設従業員等に迷惑をかける方は利用できません。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Sakurakan桜館Ota | Allowed | Guests with irezumi or tattoos may use both the bath floor and the 2nd-floor dining floor from opening until 17:00, and should leave by 17:00. Guests with a single tattoo within 6 cm x 6 cm may also stay after 17:00. Time-limited: any tattoo OK from opening to 17:00; after 17:00 only one tattoo within 6 cm x 6 cm 「刺青・タトゥーのある方のご利用可能時間は、浴場フロア・2階飲食フロアともに 開店〜17時 です。お心当たりのある方は、17時までにご退館をお願いいたします。 6cm × 6cm 以内のタトゥーが一箇所の方は、17時以降もご利用いただけます。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Therme Suehiroテルメ末広Kita | Allowed | There are no entry restrictions regarding tattoos. 「・ タトゥーに関する入場制限はありません」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Kohmeisen光明泉Meguro | Allowed | Can I enter if I have irezumi or tattoos? Yes, you may use the bath. 「刺青やタトゥーがある場合は入館できますか? ご利用いただけます。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
Gyms
Chain rules apply to every branch in Tokyo unless the branch says otherwise.
| Place | Tattoos | Official rule |
|---|---|---|
| Gold's Gym Harajuku Tokyoゴールドジム 原宿東京Shibuya | With conditions | Membership is possible only if the tattoo fits within 15 cm x 15 cm on the body. However, it must always be covered with a supporter, shirt, tape, etc. everywhere in the facility (including the bath and locker room). Tattoo must fit within 15 cm x 15 cm and be covered (supporter, shirt, tape) everywhere in the facility, including bath and locker room 「身体の中で、縦15センチ×横15センチ以内に収まる場合のみ入会を可能とさせていただいております。但し、館内(浴室、ロッカー内含む)すべてで必ずサポーターやッシャツ、テーピング等で隠すことを条件としております。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Anytime Fitness (Tokyo locations)エニタイムフィットネス(都内各店)Tokyo (multiple) | With conditions | People with tattoos may join, but exposing tattoos inside the facility is strictly prohibited. (Locker and shower rooms are private rooms not seen by other members, so they do not count as exposure.) Please check details with each club. Must not be exposed anywhere in the facility (no size limit stated); private locker/shower rooms excepted 「タトゥーを入れている方のご入会は問題ございませんが、施設内でタトゥーを露出することは一切禁止しております。(ロッカールームやシャワールーム内は個室であり、他の会員様の目に触れないため、施設内での露出には該当しません。) 詳細は店舗へお確かめください。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| TIPNESS (Tokyo locations)ティップネス(都内各店)Tokyo (multiple) | Not stated | Persons with irezumi or fashion tattoos may join only if they are found eligible in a screening separately set by the club and agree to the membership conditions. Screening is done individually at sign-up or visit, and its content and conditions are not disclosed. 「刺青・ファッションタトゥーがある方のご入会について、本クラブが別途定める審査において入会資格が認められ、入会条件に同意した場合に限りご入会いただけます。…審査は入会や施設利用お手続きの際個別に行っており、審査内容、入会条件は公開しておりません。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Konami Sports Club (Tokyo locations)コナミスポーツクラブ(都内各店)Tokyo (multiple) | Not allowed | Persons whose doctor has prohibited exercise and persons with irezumi or fashion tattoos are refused use of the facilities. 「医師から運動を禁止されている方、刺青やファッションタトゥーのある方は施設利用をお断りいたします。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Central Sports (Tokyo locations)セントラルスポーツ(都内各店)Tokyo (multiple) | Not allowed | Persons with irezumi, tattoos or similar, members of organized crime groups, persons who may disrupt other members' club life, and others the club deems inappropriate are not eligible for membership. Even after joining, such members must withdraw once this becomes known. 「刺青、タトゥー及びこれに類するものが入っている方、暴力団構成員、メンバーの円滑なクラブライフに支障を来す可能性がある方、その他本クラブが不適当と認める方は、入会資格がありません。また、入会後であってもこれらの事象が判明した時点で退会していただきます。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Sports Club Renaissance (Tokyo locations)スポーツクラブ ルネサンス(都内各店)Tokyo (multiple) | Not allowed | (Membership eligibility) (3) Persons who do not have irezumi (including tattoos) or similar, except where the company permits it according to separately established criteria. 「(3)刺青(タトゥー含む)などをしていない方。ただし別途当社が定める基準に従い、当社が認める場合を除きます。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| chocoZAP (Tokyo locations)chocoZAP(都内各店)Tokyo (multiple) | With conditions | (5) If you have a tattoo (including paintings hard to distinguish from fashion tattoos), do not expose it inside the facility. Must not be exposed inside the facility (no size limit stated) 「(5)タトゥー(ファッションタトゥーとの判別が困難なペインティング等を含む。)がある場合、施設内において露出させないこと」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
Public pools and sports centers
Pools run by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and city wards.
| Place | Tattoos | Official rule |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Aquatics Centre東京アクアティクスセンターKoto | With conditions | Persons with irezumi or tattoos are asked to cooperate by, for example, wearing a rash guard. Cover with a rash guard or similar (requested) 「刺青、タトゥーのある方は、ラッシュガードを着用するなど、ご協力いただきますようお願いします。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium Indoor Pool東京体育館 屋内プールShibuya | Not stated | The official site doesn't mention tattoos. Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Meguro City Komaba Gymnasium Indoor Pool目黒区立 駒場体育館 屋内プールMeguro | With conditions | Persons with exposed irezumi or tattoos cannot enter the ward pools. Be sure to wear a rash guard or similar. Must be covered with a rash guard or similar (free loaners available in limited numbers) 「刺青・タトゥーを露出した状態のかたは、区立プールに入場できません。 ラッシュガード等を必ずご着用ください。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Meguro Kumin Center Indoor Pool目黒区民センター 屋内プールMeguro | With conditions | Persons with exposed irezumi or tattoos cannot enter the ward pools. Be sure to wear a rash guard or similar. Must be covered with a rash guard or similar (free loaners available in limited numbers) 「刺青・タトゥーを露出した状態の方は、区立プールに入場できません。ラッシュガード等を必ずご着用ください。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Shinjuku Sports Center Heated Pool新宿スポーツセンター 温水プールShinjuku | With conditions | Persons with irezumi or tattoos must wear a rash guard or supporter. Cover with a rash guard or supporter 「刺青・タトゥーのある方はラッシュガード、サポーターを着用ください。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Minato City Sports Center Pool港区スポーツセンター プールMinato | With conditions | Persons with irezumi or tattoos must completely cover those areas so other users cannot see them before using the pool. Please use a rash guard or (non-see-through) supporter. Completely covered with a rash guard or non-see-through supporter 「・刺青、タトゥーをされている方は、その部位が他の利用者に見えないように完全に覆ってからご利用ください。ラッシュガード、サポーター(透けないもの)をご利用ください。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Koto City Gymnasium Pools (Koto Health & Sports Corporation)江東区 区民体育館プール(江東区健康スポーツ公社)Koto | With conditions | Persons with tattoos must cover them with clothing or similar so they cannot be seen. Cover with clothing or similar (rash guards are permitted) 「タトゥーのある方は、衣類等で見えないよう覆ってください。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Adachi City Heated Pools (Senju Heated Pool Swimmy, etc.)足立区立 温水プール(千住温水プール スイミー ほか)Adachi | With conditions | Persons with irezumi or tattoos are asked to use the pool wearing a rash guard. Wear a rash guard (requested) 「刺青、タトゥーをされている方は、ラッシュガードを着用してのご利用をお願いいたします。」 Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
| Shibuya City Sports Center Pool渋谷区スポーツセンター プールShibuya | Not stated | The official site doesn't mention tattoos. Source · checked October 30, 2026 |
Getting tattooed in Tokyo?
Tell us your dates and idea. We match you with a Tokyo artist who fits your style and budget, and you hear back within 48 hours. Visit the onsen first: a fresh tattoo has to stay out of baths for about two weeks.
Tattoo-friendly map of Tokyo
Every place on this page on one Google Maps list, with the rules in English, so you can check them on the go.
Questions
Can I go to an onsen with tattoos in Tokyo?
It depends on the place, and large onsen and spa complexes are the strictest. Of the 19 we checked, 1 allow tattoos as they are, 8 allow them if you cover them with the facility's stickers, and 10 don't allow them. Neighborhood sento are usually easier. Check the table on this page, then confirm with the place before you go.
Are sento (public bathhouses) in Tokyo tattoo-friendly?
Many are, but not all. Of the 19 sento we checked, 12 allow tattoos as they are, 2 allow small ones only, and 5 don't allow them, even though they charge the same city-set price.
Can I work out at a gym in Tokyo with tattoos?
Usually only if your tattoos stay covered. Of the 7 gym chains we checked, 0 allow tattoos as they are, 3 let you train if they're covered, and 3 don't accept members with tattoos. Public pools in Tokyo mostly ask you to wear a rash guard. Rules are usually set by the chain or the city.
What does "with conditions" mean?
The place lets you in only under its own rule: usually the tattoo must be hidden with the facility's sticker or a rash guard, or be smaller than a set size. Some rules depend on the time of day or on whether you're visiting from abroad. The condition is shown under each rule in the table.
How did you check these rules?
We read each place's official website in Japanese and quoted the rule as written, with a link. We did not phone the places. If the official site says nothing about tattoos, we mark it "Not stated" instead of guessing. Last checked October 30, 2026.
Can I go to an onsen right after getting a tattoo?
No. Even where tattoos are allowed, keep a fresh tattoo out of baths and pools until it heals, usually two weeks or more. If you plan to get tattooed in Japan, visit onsen first and book your session near the end of your trip.