Can you go to awa awa KOBE (Spa & Sauna) with tattoos?
天然温泉スパ&サウナ awa awa KOBE · Onsen and spa
Yes, if your tattoo is small
Yes, if a cover sticker of 13 x 19 cm or smaller can fully cover it
- Bring a cover sticker up to 13 x 19 cm
- Cover the tattoo completely before entering
Checked on the official site · Nov 15, 2026Source awaawa-kobe.jp
Read the original rule
Guests with irezumi or tattoos (including fake tattoos), intoxicated guests and gang members are firmly refused entry. However, tattoos (not irezumi) that can be completely covered by a cover sticker of up to 13 cm x 19 cm are admitted. Cover stickers are not sold on site.
※刺青・タトゥー（フェイクタトゥーを含む）・泥酔されている方・暴力団関係者の方のご入場は固くお断りいたします。ただし、タトゥーに限り、13cm×19cm以内のカバーシールで完全に覆える場合はご入場いただけます。なお、カバーシールの販売は行っておりません。Getting there
1-3-3 Wakinohama-kaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
Japanese address for taxis
兵庫県神戸市中央区脇浜海岸通1丁目3-3
How to cover tattoos (stickers, concealer, rash guards)
Tattoo-friendly places nearby
Getting tattooed on this trip?
A fresh tattoo has to stay out of hot water for about two weeks. Book your onsen days first, your session last. Tell us your dates and idea, and we match you with an artist in Japan within 48 hours. English is fine.
¥15,000 deposit, fully refunded if we can't match you.
Find an artistRules change. Check with the place before you go. We read the place's official website on the date shown to check this rule.