Get a tattoo in Osaka. We'll match you with the right artist.
Osaka has a lively tattoo scene and is easy to combine with Kyoto, Nara and Kobe. Tell us your dates in the Kansai area and we match you with an artist who fits your style and budget.
¥15,000 deposit, charged when you apply. Full refund if we can't match you.
Tattoo artists in Osaka
Recent work from artists in Osaka on tattooers.jp.
We match you with the artist who fits your request. You meet your artist once we confirm your booking.
How much a tattoo costs in Osaka
The typical starting price for a small tattoo in Osaka is ¥10,000. Most artists start between ¥5,000 and ¥30,000.
Based on the price each artist in Osaka lists for their smallest size on tattooers.jp. Larger pieces cost more and are often priced by the hour.
Where tattooing became legal
The case that settled tattooing's legal status started in Osaka. A tattoo artist in Suita, Osaka was charged for tattooing without a medical license. Japan's Supreme Court confirmed his acquittal on 16 September 2020, ruling that tattooing is not a medical act. Source: Supreme Court of Japan
How it works
Full refund if we can't match you with an artist.
- 01
Tell us your trip and idea
Your dates in Osaka, the design, placement, size and budget. Ends with the ¥15,000 deposit.
- 02
We match your artist
We ask artists in Osaka 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 Osaka
Kyoto is close
Kyoto is about 15 minutes from Shin-Osaka by Shinkansen. If you stay in both, send both cities.
After the session
Skip baths, pools and the sea until your tattoo heals. Plan it near the end of your trip.
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
How much does a tattoo cost in Osaka?
Among artists in Osaka on tattooers.jp, the typical starting price for a small tattoo is ¥10,000, and most start between ¥5,000 and ¥30,000. Larger pieces cost more.
Is it legal to get a tattoo in Osaka?
Yes. Tattooing is legal across Japan. The 2020 Supreme Court decision that confirmed this began with a case in Osaka.
Can I get a tattoo in Osaka without speaking Japanese?
Yes. We handle the messages in Japanese and tell you each artist's English level when we confirm.
Also visiting other cities?
Send your whole itinerary. We look across every stop.
When are you in Osaka?
Send your dates and idea. We reply within 48 hours.
Opens the booking form with Osaka filled in. Full refund if we can't match you.