Tattoo-Friendly Baths in Japan

Kyushu Oita

Tattoo-friendly baths in Beppu

Beppu is a hot-spring city on the east coast of Oita, Kyushu. Several of its listings come from the city's official tourism listing. It is about 401 km in a straight line from Osaka Station. 12 listed baths lie within about 7 km of the centre; all of them state their tattoo rule on their own website or an official tourism listing.

  • Tattoos allowed 1
  • Listed as tattoo-OK 7
  • Allowed with conditions 2
  • Private bath only 2

All baths in OitaHow tattoo rules work

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The tattoo rule at each bath

All 12 baths in Beppu

Beppu Sand Spa

KyushuKamegawa, Oita

Listed as tattoo-OKOfficial tourism listing

Day-use sand bath / onsen

Beppu City’s official tourism listing has this facility-specific “tattoos permitted” tag. The listing does not specify cover size or other policy details.

Ekimae Koto Onsen

KyushuBeppu Station, Oita

Listed as tattoo-OKOfficial tourism listing

Local shared bath / public onsen

Beppu City’s official tourism listing has this facility-specific “tattoos permitted” tag. The listing does not specify cover size or other policy details.

KAI Beppu

KyushuBeppu, Oita

Tattoos allowedStated by the facility

Onsen ryokan (Hoshino Resorts KAI), for staying guests

Hoshino Resorts' group FAQ says it does not restrict guests with tattoos. Staff may still refuse the baths if they judge other guests could feel afraid.

Kitamatogahama-cho Onsen

KyushuBeppu Station, Oita

Listed as tattoo-OKOfficial tourism listing

Local shared bath (jimo-yu)

Beppu City’s official tourism listing has this facility-specific “tattoos permitted” tag. The listing does not specify cover size or other policy details.

Netsu-no-Yu

KyushuKannawa, Oita

Listed as tattoo-OKOfficial tourism listing

Local shared bath (jimo-yu)

Beppu City’s official tourism listing has this facility-specific “tattoos permitted” tag. The listing does not specify cover size or other policy details.

Oyado Yunooka

KyushuHorita, Oita

Private bath onlyStated by the facility

Ryokan with private family onsen

Beppu City’s official tourism listing labels this specific facility “Tattoos permitted.” This tourism listing labels the overall facility tattoo-permitted and describes the day-use option as private family baths; we list only the private bath access.

Shibu no Yu

KyushuKannawa, Beppu, Oita

Listed as tattoo-OKOfficial tourism listing

Local shared bathhouse (jimo-yu)

Beppu City’s official tourism listing has this facility-specific “tattoos permitted” tag. It does not specify cover size or other policy details.

Teruyu Onsen

KyushuMyoban, Oita

Listed as tattoo-OKOfficial tourism listing

Local shared bath (jimo-yu)

Beppu City’s official tourism listing has this facility-specific “tattoos permitted” tag. The listing does not specify cover size or other policy details.

Yuto Pier Hamawaki

KyushuHamawaki, Oita

Listed as tattoo-OKOfficial tourism listing

Municipal health onsen / bathing facility

Beppu City’s official tourism listing has this facility-specific “tattoos permitted” tag. The listing does not specify cover size or other policy details.

Each listing was last checked between 7 Oct 2026 and 9 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so check the official link on each bath's page before you go. Sources and method. We have not visited these baths ourselves.