Get a tattoo in Kyoto. We'll match you with the right artist.
Many visitors spend a few days in Kyoto and want a piece that reminds them of Japan. We match you with an artist in Kyoto, or nearby in Osaka, who has an opening during your stay.
¥15,000 deposit, charged when you apply. Full refund if we can't match you.
Tattoo artists in Kyoto
Recent work from artists in Kyoto on tattooers.jp.
We match you with the artist who fits your request. You meet your artist once we confirm your booking.
How it works
Full refund if we can't match you with an artist.
- 01
Tell us your trip and idea
Your dates in Kyoto, the design, placement, size and budget. Ends with the ¥15,000 deposit.
- 02
We match your artist
We ask artists in Kyoto who fit and have an opening. We reply within 48 hours.
- 03
Your artist accepts
You get the artist, date and price range. ¥10,000 of the deposit goes toward your tattoo.
- 04
Get tattooed
Settle the final design with your artist and pay the rest at the studio.
Planning a tattoo in Kyoto
Kyoto or Osaka
Osaka is about 15 minutes away by Shinkansen. If you're open to either, tell us both and we look across the two.
Temples and baths
Many traditional baths and some ryokan don't allow tattoos. Plan the session near the end of your trip and check your ryokan's rules.
What you pay
One fixed deposit. The rest goes straight to your artist.
- Deposit, charged when you apply
- ¥15,000
- Goes toward your tattoo
- ¥10,000
- Matching fee, non-refundable once matched
- ¥5,000
- At the studio, on the day
- Final price − ¥10,000
Questions
Can I get a tattoo in Kyoto as a tourist?
Yes. Send your dates and idea. We find an artist in Kyoto, or in Osaka if that's a better fit, and reply within 48 hours.
Can I stay at a ryokan with a new tattoo?
You can stay, but don't use shared baths until it heals, and many baths refuse tattoos even then. A private bath is the easy option.
Also visiting other cities?
Send your whole itinerary. We look across every stop.
When are you in Kyoto?
Send your dates and idea. We reply within 48 hours.
Opens the booking form with Kyoto filled in. Full refund if we can't match you.