Tattoo-friendly onsen, sento and saunas in Tokyo

176 places · 66 let you in · checked on official sites (Nov 13)

67 places

Getting tattooed in Tokyo?

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 Tokyo within 48 hours. English is fine.

¥15,000 deposit, fully refunded if we can't match you.

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Questions

Are sento in Tokyo tattoo-friendly?

Of the 85 sento we checked, 20 allow tattoos as they are and 5 don't. 56 say nothing about tattoos on their official site.

Can I go to an onsen or spa with tattoos in Tokyo?

It depends on the place. Of the 24 onsen and spa complexes we checked, 1 allow tattoos as they are, 7 allow them with conditions, and 11 don't.

How did you check these rules?

We read each place's official website and quoted the tattoo rule as written, with a link and the date. If the site says nothing, we mark it "Not stated" instead of guessing. Rules change, so check with the place before you go.

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