Tattoo-friendly onsen ryokan in Japan

Property's note: Guests with tattoos are strictly prohibited from using the public bath. Please use rooms with open-air baths or private baths (additional charge) if you have tattoos. However, guests with small, single-point tattoos that can be completely covered by a sticker may use the public bath. Please ask the front desk for stickers.

Source: in-room bath (travel.rakuten.co.jp) · private bath (oyado-tamaki.com) · tattoo rule (oyado-tamaki.com) · Checked May 31, 2026

Source: tattoo rule (kurama-spa.com) · Checked May 30, 2026

Property's note: Guests with tattoos are generally asked to refrain from using the public baths. However, entry is permitted if a tattoo cover seal is used. Small, single-point tattoos are also allowed if covered.

Source: in-room bath (jalan.net) · private bath (travel.rakuten.co.jp) · tattoo rule (travel.rakuten.co.jp) · Checked May 31, 2026

Property's note: Small tattoos are permitted if covered with a tattoo cover-up seal.

Source: private bath (okamotoya.net) · tattoo rule (okamotoya.net) · Checked May 31, 2026

Property's note: Hoshino Resorts does not restrict guests with tattoos. However, the property may refuse use of the onsen and shared baths if it judges that other guests could feel intimidated (official website).

Source: in-room bath (rurubu.jp) · tattoo rule (hoshinoresorts.com) · Checked Jun 15, 2026

Source: in-room bath (yoshiike.org) · private bath (yoshiike.org) · tattoo rule (yoshiike.org) · Checked May 30, 2026

Property's note: Guests with tattoos are not permitted to use the public baths or swimming pool. Private baths (for a fee) are available. Tattoos are permitted if completely covered. Cover-up stickers were available for purchase.

Source: in-room bath (travel.yahoo.co.jp) · private bath (travel.rakuten.co.jp) · tattoo rule (kusatsu-now.jp) · Checked May 31, 2026

Property's note: Guests with tattoos are not permitted to use the public bath. However, use is allowed if tattoos are completely covered with a designated cover sticker (available for a fee) provided by the facility.

Source: tattoo rule (ooedoonsen.jp) · Checked May 31, 2026

Source: in-room bath (kusatsu-naraya.co.jp) · private bath (kusatsu-naraya.co.jp) · tattoo rule (kusatsu-naraya.co.jp) · Checked May 31, 2026

Property's note: Guests with tattoos are generally not permitted to use the baths. However, bathing is allowed if tattoos can be covered with a tattoo cover-up sticker.

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Source: in-room bath (ikyu.com) · private bath (appi.co.jp) · tattoo rule (ozmall.co.jp) · Checked May 30, 2026

Property's note: Guests with full-body tattoos or tattoos associated with organized crime/anti-social groups are not permitted, regardless of nationality.

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Source: private bath (yuasobi.com) · tattoo rule (yumori-hostel.jp) · Checked May 30, 2026

Property's note: Guests with tattoos can use the public bath if they cover them with a sticker.

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Source: tattoo rule (grandvrio-hotelresort.com) · Checked May 30, 2026

Property's note: Please refrain from exposing any tattoos (including fashion tattoos), body paint, or stickers throughout the hotel facilities. When using the facilities, please wear clothing (such as shirts or rash guards) to cover them. At the spa and fitness center, entry is permitted only if tattoos can be completely covered with a rash guard or special stickers.

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Source: tattoo rule (awaji.grandnikko.com) · Checked May 31, 2026

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Source: in-room bath (jozankei.jp) · tattoo rule (chaletivy.com) · Checked May 31, 2026

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Source: tattoo rule (blridge.jp) · Checked May 30, 2026

Property's note: Tattoos are permitted if they are palm-sized or smaller and covered with a tattoo cover-up seal.

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Source: in-room bath (yudanaka-yoroduya.com) · private bath (yudanaka-yoroduya.com) · tattoo rule (yudanaka-yoroduya.com) · Checked May 31, 2026

Property's note: Large public baths and saunas are not available for guests with tattoos. However, if the tattoo can be covered with a tattoo sticker, you may use the facilities after applying the sticker. "Tattoo-Friendly Hours" are available in the early morning and late at night.

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Source: tattoo rule (ofurocafe-seiyukan.com) · Checked May 31, 2026

Property's note: Guests with tattoos are generally not permitted to use the baths. However, entry is allowed if tattoos can be covered with a tattoo-covering sticker.

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Source: tattoo rule (ozmall.co.jp) · Checked May 30, 2026

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Source: tattoo rule (hotel-nosegawa.jp) · Checked May 31, 2026

Property's note: At Yukori Onsen, we welcome many international guests and embrace diverse cultures, including fashion tattoos, to ensure all visitors can enjoy our hot springs. We appreciate your understanding.

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Source: private bath (fukuraya.jp) · tattoo rule (fukuraya.jp) · Checked May 30, 2026

Property's note: Guests with tattoos are welcome. We strive to accommodate all guests, both Japanese and foreign, recognizing diverse cultural perspectives on tattoos, especially given our many international visitors.

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Source: in-room bath (kanronomori.com) · private bath (kanronomori.com) · tattoo rule (kanronomori.com) · Checked May 31, 2026

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Source: private bath (marukoma.co.jp) · tattoo rule (marukoma.co.jp) · Checked May 30, 2026

Property's note: Guests with tattoos are not permitted to use the public baths. If tattoos can be covered with a tattoo cover-up seal, use is permitted. If tattoos cannot be covered, please use the bathtub in your guest room or the private bath.

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Source: private bath (kinugawaonsenhotel.com) · tattoo rule (kinugawaonsenhotel.com) · Checked May 31, 2026

Property's note: Use of the public bath is generally prohibited for guests with tattoos. However, if you cover your tattoo completely with one 8cm x 10cm cover sticker, you may use the bath. Please bring your own cover sticker.

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Source: private bath (travel.rakuten.co.jp) · tattoo rule (jalan.net) · Checked May 30, 2026

Property's note: Guests with tattoos are not permitted to use the public bath. However, use is allowed if tattoo cover seals are applied. Please bring and use your own tattoo cover seals when bathing.

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Source: private bath (kikunan-ublhotel.jp) · tattoo rule (kikunan-ublhotel.jp) · Checked May 31, 2026

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Source: in-room bath (5star-ryokan.com) · private bath (spa.or.jp) · tattoo rule (ooedoonsen.jp) · Checked May 30, 2026

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Source: private bath (goshougake.com) · tattoo rule (goshougake.com) · Checked May 31, 2026

Property's note: Guests with tattoos are not permitted to use the public baths. However, if tattoos are completely covered with a tattoo cover-up seal or similar, use is permitted.

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Source: private bath (jalan.net) · tattoo rule (sukawaonsen.jp) · Checked May 30, 2026

Property's note: Hoshino Resorts does not restrict guests with tattoos. However, the property may refuse use of the onsen and shared baths if it judges that other guests could feel intimidated (official website).

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Source: tattoo rule (hoshinoresorts.com) · Checked May 30, 2026

Property's note: Hoshino Resorts does not restrict guests with tattoos. However, the property may refuse use of the onsen and shared baths if it judges that other guests could feel intimidated (official website).

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Source: tattoo rule (hoshinoresorts.com) · Checked May 31, 2026

Property's note: Hoshino Resorts does not restrict guests with tattoos. However, the property may refuse use of the onsen and shared baths if it judges that other guests could feel intimidated (official website).

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Source: tattoo rule (hoshinoresorts.com) · Checked May 31, 2026

Property's note: Hoshino Resorts does not restrict guests with tattoos. However, the property may refuse use of the onsen and shared baths if it judges that other guests could feel intimidated (official website).

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Source: in-room bath (ameblo.jp) · tattoo rule (hoshinoresorts.com) · Checked May 30, 2026

Property's note: Guests with tattoos are not permitted to use the public baths. However, if tattoos can be completely covered with a designated cover-up sticker (available for a fee) provided by the facility, public bath use is permitted.

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Source: tattoo rule (ooedoonsen.jp) · Checked May 31, 2026

Property's note: Guests with tattoos are not permitted to use the public bath. However, use is allowed if the tattoo is completely covered by a designated cover-up seal (available for a fee) provided by the facility.

No onsen analysis report on file yet

Source: in-room bath (travel.rakuten.co.jp) · private bath (ooedoonsen.jp) · tattoo rule (ooedoonsen.jp) · Checked May 30, 2026

Property's note: Guests with tattoos may use the public bath only if they are completely covered with a designated cover seal (available for a fee) provided by the facility.

No onsen analysis report on file yet

Source: tattoo rule (ooedoonsen.jp) · Checked May 31, 2026

Property's note: Guests with tattoos are not permitted to use the public bath. However, use is allowed if the tattoo can be completely covered with a designated cover-up seal (available for a fee) provided by the facility.

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Source: tattoo rule (yukoyuko.net) · Checked May 30, 2026

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Source: private bath (mapple.net) · tattoo rule (sangitei.com) · Checked May 31, 2026

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Source: in-room bath (e-oyu.com) · tattoo rule (e-oyu.com) · Checked May 31, 2026

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Source: tattoo rule (ooedoonsen.jp) · Checked May 30, 2026

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Source: tattoo rule (ooedoonsen.jp) · Checked May 31, 2026

Property's note: As a general rule, guests with tattoos, including fake tattoos, are not permitted to enter or stay. However, entry is allowed if tattoos are completely covered with tattoo cover-up stickers. Tattoo cover-up stickers are available for purchase at the front desk and gift shop. When using the indoor leisure pool, a rash guard is required. When using the public baths/saunas or staying within the facility, tattoos must be completely covered with tattoo cover-up stickers.

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Source: tattoo rule (narakenkoland.net) · Checked May 31, 2026

Property's note: From October 1, 2025, use of the public bath is permitted only if tattoos can be completely covered by two designated tattoo cover seals (available for a fee). Otherwise, entry is not allowed.

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Source: private bath (hakone.or.jp) · tattoo rule (yunessun.com) · Checked May 30, 2026