Tattoo-Friendly Baths in Japan

Chugoku

Tattoo-friendly onsen in Chugoku

13 listed baths in Chugoku. 12 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. 1 is reported tattoo-OK by visitors only, so ask at reception first. The list includes 2 sento or bathhouses and 8 hotels or inns.

  • Tattoos allowed 5
  • Allowed with conditions 6
  • Private bath only 1
  • Reported tattoo-OK 1

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Stated by the facility or city Reported by visitors

Baths by prefecture

Hiroshima 2 baths

KAI Miyajima

ChugokuHatsukaichi, Hiroshima

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
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Seto no Yu

ChugokuHiroshima

Reported tattoo-OKNot confirmed by facility

Neighbourhood sento (public bathhouse)

@nifty Onsen, a large Japanese bath directory, lists this bath in its tattoo-OK category. The facility's own website did not mention tattoos when we checked on 9 Oct 2026.

Rules and addressGoogle Maps

Okayama 1 bath

Shimane 4 baths

Tattoo rules for all 4 baths in Shimane

Tottori 3 baths

Tattoo rules for all 3 baths in Tottori

Yamaguchi 3 baths

Tattoo rules for all 3 baths in Yamaguchi

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.