Tattoo-Friendly Baths in Japan

Kanto

Tattoo-friendly onsen in Gunma

12 listed baths in Gunma. 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 5 hotels or inns.

  • Tattoos allowed 4
  • Allowed with conditions 5
  • Private bath only 3

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All 12 baths in Gunma

Gozanoyu

KantoKusatsu, Agatsuma, Gunma

Tattoos allowedStated by the facility

Day-trip onsen

The three official Kusatsu baths do not specifically refuse entry or bathing to people with tattoos; visitors are asked to follow bath etiquette.

Rules and addressGoogle Maps

KAI Kusatsu

KantoKusatsu, Gunma

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.

Rules and addressGoogle Maps

Ohtakinoyu

KantoKusatsu, Agatsuma, Gunma

Tattoos allowedStated by the facility

Day-trip onsen

The three official Kusatsu baths do not specifically refuse entry or bathing to people with tattoos; visitors are asked to follow bath etiquette.

Rules and addressGoogle Maps

Sainokawara Open-Air Bath

KantoKusatsu, Agatsuma, Gunma

Tattoos allowedStated by the facility

Day-trip open-air onsen

The three official Kusatsu baths do not specifically refuse entry or bathing to people with tattoos; visitors are asked to follow bath etiquette.

Rules and addressGoogle Maps

Shima Onsen Sekizenkan

KantoNakanojo, Gunma

Allowed with conditionsStated by the facility

Historic onsen ryokan with day bathing

Tattoos must be completely hidden with stickers. Otherwise you can use the family bath or a paid private bath.

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.