Tattoo-Friendly Baths in Japan

Tohoku

Tattoo-friendly onsen in Fukushima

10 listed baths in Fukushima. All of them state on the facility's own website or an official tourism listing that guests with tattoos can bathe, some only with conditions or in a private bath. The list includes 1 sento or bathhouse and 7 hotels or inns.

  • Tattoos allowed 3
  • Allowed with conditions 6
  • Private bath only 1

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All 10 baths in Fukushima

Ryokan Koito

TohokuIwaki, Fukushima

Tattoos allowedStated by the facility

Onsen hotel or inn

The inn's official statement says it welcomes guests regardless of tattoos, while refusing organised-crime members.

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Bandaisan Onsen Hotel by Hoshino Resorts

TohokuBandai, Fukushima

Allowed with conditionsStated by the facility

Onsen resort hotel (Hoshino Resorts)

Hoshino Resorts' group FAQ says staying guests with tattoos are not restricted. Baths that day visitors also use need tattoos small enough to cover with eight 8 × 10 cm stickers.

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Onsen Petit Hotel Yukori Bandai-Atami

TohokuBandai-Atami, Koriyama, Fukushima

Allowed with conditionsStated by the facility

Day-use onsen at a small hotel

The facility says tattooed guests are welcome and specifically mentions fashion tattoos, but it does not define the category or say whether larger/traditional tattoos are included.

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Otomeyuri (Tsuchiyu Onsen)

TohokuFukushima

Allowed with conditionsStated by the facility

Day-trip onsen

Guests with fashion tattoos can bathe after a one-time tattoo member registration. Foreign visitors do not need to register.

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YUMORI ONSEN HOSTEL

TohokuTsuchiyu Onsen, Fukushima City, Fukushima

Private bath onlyStated by the facility

Onsen hostel with bookable private bath

The official page calls YUMORI tattoo-friendly and specifically directs tattooed guests to the private bath for a private space.

Rules and addressGoogle Maps

Checked 9 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so check the official link on each page before you go. How to read a listing · Sources and method. We have not visited these baths ourselves.