Can you go to Ichino-yu (Kinosaki Onsen) with tattoos?

一の湯(城崎温泉 外湯) · Onsen and spa

Yes, as you are

Yes, tattoos are fine as they are

Checked on the official site · Nov 15, 2026Source visitkinosaki.com

Read the original rule
Unlike other onsen resorts in Japan, all seven public hot springs in Kinosaki Onsen allow tattoos of all sizes, with no need to cover them up! … Although tattoos are allowed in Kinosaki Onsen's public hot springs, the baths in accommodations may have different rules.

Getting there

415-1 Kinosaki-cho Yushima, Toyooka, Hyogo

Japanese address for taxis

兵庫県豊岡市城崎町湯島415-1

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 artist

Rules change. Check with the place before you go. We read the place's official website on the date shown to check this rule.