This is a source-backed first edition, not a complete directory of Japan. 40 individual facilities across 12 prefectures are listed. Rules and visitor access were reviewed on 7 October 2026. “Unrestricted” means the cited official source explicitly allows tattoos at the shared public bath; “official listing” means the tourism page tags the named facility as tattoo-permitted but does not detail conditions. Neither is a promise of admission on a future date.
Unknown and excluded candidates stay out of search results. We do not infer permission from bath type or customer reviews. Official facility or managing-municipality sources control. Third-party directories are leads only.
Bath type: Day-trip hot-spring spa · Natural hot spring · own spring source. Address: 2839-1 Fukasawa, Gotemba, Shizuoka 412-0023
Tattoo restrictions are lifted; the facility’s March 2025 notice sets the change from 1 Apr 2025.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Additional official source
Bath type: Traditional sento (public bathhouse) · Natural hot spring not verified. Address: 284 Yamashiro-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0831
The facility says tattoos are completely welcome and that it has no tattoo restrictions.
Bath type: Day-use onsen · Onsen; see official facility information. Address: 1-163-53 Niseko Hirafu 2-jo, Kutchan, Hokkaido 044-0089
The facility permits tattoos but refuses entry for traditional Japanese-style irezumi. It does not define the distinction.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Additional official source
Bath type: Urban spa / super sento · Facility describes natural hot-spring water. Address: 1-1-2 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0021
Women (Japanese or foreign): trial admission for fashion tattoos. If any single tattoo exceeds 30 × 30 cm, one ¥330 facility sticker is required; if there are multiple tattoos, no sticker is needed when each is within 30 × 30 cm. Foreign male tourists: one sticker plus passport or airline-ticket proof. Japanese men and foreign male residents with tattoos are refused, even with a sticker.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Additional official source
Bath type: Local shared bathhouse (jimo-yu) · Natural chloride spring. Address: 1 Furohon, Kannawa, Beppu, Oita 874-0041
Beppu City’s official tourism listing has this facility-specific “tattoos permitted” tag. It does not specify cover size or other policy details.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Additional official source
Bath type: Day-trip onsen · Natural hot spring · all baths free-flowing. Address: 596-13 Kusatsu, Kusatsu-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1711
The three official Kusatsu baths do not specifically refuse entry or bathing to people with tattoos; visitors are asked to follow bath etiquette.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Additional official source
Bath type: Day-trip onsen · Natural hot spring · free-flowing baths. Address: 421 Kusatsu, Kusatsu-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1711
The three official Kusatsu baths do not specifically refuse entry or bathing to people with tattoos; visitors are asked to follow bath etiquette.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Additional official source
Bath type: Day-trip open-air onsen · Natural hot spring. Address: 521-3 Kusatsu, Kusatsu-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma 377-1711
The three official Kusatsu baths do not specifically refuse entry or bathing to people with tattoos; visitors are asked to follow bath etiquette.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Additional official source
Bath type: Public hot-spring bathhouse · Natural hot spring. Address: 796 Kinosakicho Yushima, Toyooka, Hyogo 669-6101
Toyooka City’s official tourism site says all seven public hot springs allow tattoos of all sizes without covering.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Official address check · Additional official source
Bath type: Public hot-spring bathhouse · Natural hot spring. Address: 647 Kinosakicho Yushima, Toyooka, Hyogo 669-6101
Toyooka City’s official tourism site says all seven public hot springs allow tattoos of all sizes without covering.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Official address check · Additional official source
Bath type: Public hot-spring bathhouse · Natural hot spring. Address: 415-1 Kinosakicho Yushima, Toyooka, Hyogo 669-6101
Toyooka City’s official tourism site says all seven public hot springs allow tattoos of all sizes without covering.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Official address check · Additional official source
Bath type: Public hot-spring bathhouse · Natural hot spring. Address: 448-1 Kinosakicho Yushima, Toyooka, Hyogo 669-6101
Toyooka City’s official tourism site says all seven public hot springs allow tattoos of all sizes without covering.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Official address check · Additional official source
Bath type: Public hot-spring bathhouse · Natural hot spring. Address: 565 Kinosakicho Yushima, Toyooka, Hyogo 669-6101
Toyooka City’s official tourism site says all seven public hot springs allow tattoos of all sizes without covering.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Official address check · Additional official source
Bath type: Large hot-spring theme spa / super sento · Natural hot spring. Address: 1-2-3 Benten, Minato-ku, Osaka 552-0007
The general rule excludes tattooed guests. Admission and bathing are allowed only when all tattoo/body-art is fully covered by Solaniwa’s own stickers; tattoos visible with the facility yukata must stay covered throughout the facility. No sticker-count limit is stated.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Additional official source · Klook admission booking (non-affiliate)
Bath type: Hotel natural hot spring & indoor pool · Natural hot spring. Address: 1550-1 Fuchaku, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 904-0413
Tattoo stickers must be used in the hotel baths, indoor pool and beach. Stickers are sold at the hotel convenience store; the official page gives no size or count limit.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Additional official source
Bath type: Municipal day-trip onsen bath · Natural hot spring; official facility identifies a spring source. Address: 1449 Nishisato, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka 424-0413
Shizuoka City’s operator FAQ explicitly allows tattoos and says the same policy applies at the city’s other municipal bathing facilities.
Source wording: 刺青，タトゥー，ボディーピアス等があることを理由にご入浴をお断りすることは一切致しません。これは静岡市営の他の入浴施設においても同様です。
Translation: We do not refuse bathing because of tattoos, body piercings, etc. The same applies to Shizuoka City’s other municipal bathing facilities.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Additional official source
Bath type: Municipal day-trip onsen bath · Natural cold mineral spring; official city listing gives spring type. Address: 304-3 Yunoshima, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka
The city-operated bath is covered by Yamasemi’s FAQ statement that tattoos are allowed at Shizuoka City’s other municipal bathing facilities.
Source wording: 刺青，タトゥー，ボディーピアス等があることを理由にご入浴をお断りすることは一切致しません。これは静岡市営の他の入浴施設においても同様です。
Translation: We do not refuse bathing because of tattoos, body piercings, etc. The same applies to Shizuoka City’s other municipal bathing facilities.
Bath type: Municipal day-use onsen (also lodging) · Natural sulfur spring; official city listing identifies spring. Address: 1110-5 Tashiro, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka
The city-operated bath is covered by Yamasemi’s FAQ statement that tattoos are allowed at Shizuoka City’s other municipal bathing facilities.
Source wording: 刺青，タトゥー，ボディーピアス等があることを理由にご入浴をお断りすることは一切致しません。これは静岡市営の他の入浴施設においても同様です。
Translation: We do not refuse bathing because of tattoos, body piercings, etc. The same applies to Shizuoka City’s other municipal bathing facilities.
Bath type: Municipal day-trip onsen bath · Natural sodium bicarbonate spring; official city listing identifies spring. Address: 5342-3 Umegashima, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka
The city-operated bath is covered by Yamasemi’s FAQ statement that tattoos are allowed at Shizuoka City’s other municipal bathing facilities.
Source wording: 刺青，タトゥー，ボディーピアス等があることを理由にご入浴をお断りすることは一切致しません。これは静岡市営の他の入浴施設においても同様です。
Translation: We do not refuse bathing because of tattoos, body piercings, etc. The same applies to Shizuoka City’s other municipal bathing facilities.
Bath type: Day-trip onsen spa / super sento · Natural hot spring; source spring identified by facility. Address: 3-41-1 Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-0063
The official policy page permits entry when tattoos are completely covered with up to two facility seals.
Source wording: タトゥーは専用カバーシール（11cm×20cm）2枚で完全に覆える場合、ご入館いただけます。
Translation: Entry is permitted if tattoos can be fully covered by two designated 11 × 20 cm cover stickers.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Additional official source
Bath type: Traditional sento (public bathhouse) · Natural hot spring not verified; official page describes softened water. Address: 4-32-4 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0021
The facility FAQ says tattooed visitors can bathe with no problem.
Source wording: 入れ墨、タトゥーは何の問題もありません。入浴できます。
Translation: Tattoos are no problem; you can bathe.
Bath type: Traditional sento (public bathhouse) · Natural hot spring not verified. Address: 6-7-2 Koyama, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-0062
The facility FAQ explicitly says visitors with tattoos or irezumi may bathe.
Source wording: 東京浴場ではタトゥー・刺青の入っているお客様の入浴が可能です。
Translation: Tokyo Yokujo permits bathing for guests with tattoos or irezumi.
Bath type: Natural onsen sento (public bathhouse) · Natural hot spring used throughout the baths, per facility. Address: 1-4-5 Nihonzutsumi, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0021
The official English visitor page states “Our shop is tattoo OK!”
Source wording: Our shop is tattoo OK!
Translation: The facility permits tattooed visitors.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Additional official source
Bath type: Traditional sento (public bathhouse) · Natural hot spring not verified. Address: 401 Kameya-cho, Oshikoji-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0941
The official FAQ says people with tattoos may use the facility.
Source wording: 入墨が入っていてもご利用頂けます。
Translation: Guests with tattoos may use the bath.
Bath type: Traditional sento with artificial thoron bath · Artificial mineral bath; not a natural hot spring. Address: Sanjo Shin’en’nishi-iru Ima-Shinzaike-nishi 4, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
The facility says tattooed visitors may bathe.
Source wording: タトゥーが入っている方も入浴できます。
Translation: People with tattoos may bathe.
Bath type: Onsen hostel with bookable private bath · Natural hot spring. Address: Dounoue 7-1, Tsuchiyu Onsen, Fukushima City, Fukushima 960-2157
The official page calls YUMORI tattoo-friendly and specifically directs tattooed guests to the private bath for a private space.
Source wording: タトゥー・フレンドリーの方でも貸切風呂をご利用いただくことでプライベートな空間で安心して温泉をお楽しみいただけます。
Translation: Tattooed guests can enjoy the onsen in a private space by using a private bath.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Additional official source
Bath type: Day-use onsen at a small hotel · Natural alkaline simple spring · 100% source water per facility. Address: 1-109 Atamimachi-Atami, Koriyama, Fukushima 963-1309
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.
Source wording: 湯koriはタトゥーをした人でも安心してご利用いただけます。
Translation: Yukori welcomes guests with tattoos.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Additional official source
Bath type: Hotel onsen with day-use admission · Natural alkaline simple spring. Address: 10-64-1 Oshuku, Shizukuishi, Iwate 020-0574
The official policy says tattooed guests may bathe if they hide all tattoos with designated cover stickers or similar.
Source wording: 入れ墨・タトゥーが全て覆える様に、専用カバーシール等でデザインを隠していただければご入浴を受け入れます。
Translation: Bathing is accepted if all tattoos are hidden with designated cover stickers or similar.
Bath type: Day-use ryokan onsen · Natural hot spring. Address: 1099-8 Furukawa, Ukiha-machi, Ukiha, Fukuoka 839-1405
The official FAQ distinguishes small tattoos, allowed in the large public bath, from larger tattoos, which should use the family bath.
Source wording: 小さいタトゥー(500円ほど)はご利用頂けます。大きい場合は刺青と同じく家族風呂をご利用ください。
Translation: Small tattoos (about the size of a ¥500 coin) may use the shared bath; larger ones should use the family bath.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Additional official source
Bath type: Capsule hotel with public bath and sauna · Natural hot spring not verified. Address: 14-10 Higashimachi, Naha, Okinawa 900-0034
The official guide permits bath use only if tattoos can be concealed by two facility-provided stickers.
Source wording: シール2枚で隠せる方のみ大浴場をご利用下さいませ。
Translation: Only guests who can cover their tattoos with two stickers may use the large bath.
Bath type: Local shared bath (jimo-yu) · Natural simple spring. Address: 5-kumi-1 Ogura, Beppu, Oita 874-0842
Beppu City’s official tourism listing has this facility-specific “tattoos permitted” tag. The listing does not specify cover size or other policy details.
Source wording: タトゥー可
Translation: Tattoos permitted.
Bath type: Local shared bath (jimo-yu) · Natural chloride spring. Address: 1 Ida, Kannawa, Beppu, Oita 874-0043
Beppu City’s official tourism listing has this facility-specific “tattoos permitted” tag. The listing does not specify cover size or other policy details.
Source wording: タトゥー可
Translation: Tattoos permitted.
Bath type: Local shared bath (jimo-yu) · Natural bicarbonate spring. Address: 3-35 Kitamatogahama-cho, Beppu, Oita 874-0928
Beppu City’s official tourism listing has this facility-specific “tattoos permitted” tag. The listing does not specify cover size or other policy details.
Source wording: タトゥー可
Translation: Tattoos permitted.
Bath type: Local shared bath / public onsen · Natural simple spring. Address: 13-14 Ekimae-cho, Beppu, Oita 874-0935
Beppu City’s official tourism listing has this facility-specific “tattoos permitted” tag. The listing does not specify cover size or other policy details.
Source wording: タトゥー可
Translation: Tattoos permitted.
Bath type: Municipal health onsen / bathing facility · Natural simple spring. Address: 1-8-20 Hamawaki, Beppu, Oita 874-0947
Beppu City’s official tourism listing has this facility-specific “tattoos permitted” tag. The listing does not specify cover size or other policy details.
Source wording: タトゥー可
Translation: Tattoos permitted.
Bath type: Reservable private family onsen · Natural alkaline simple spring. Address: 4-6 Tenman-cho, Beppu, Oita 874-0906
Beppu City’s official tourism listing labels this specific facility “Tattoos permitted.”
Source wording: タトゥー可
Translation: Tattoos permitted.
Bath type: Ryokan with private family onsen · Natural simple and sulfur springs. Address: 4-1 Ogura, Beppu, Oita 874-0842
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.
Source wording: タトゥー可
Translation: Tattoos permitted.
Bath type: Day-use sand bath / onsen · Natural chloride spring. Address: 795-1 Shoningahama-machi, Beppu, Oita 874-0023
Beppu City’s official tourism listing has this facility-specific “tattoos permitted” tag. The listing does not specify cover size or other policy details.
Source wording: タトゥー可
Translation: Tattoos permitted.
Bath type: Sento / urban bathhouse (natural spring not verified) · Natural onsen not verified; listing describes sento baths. Address: 2-14-19 Sakuragawa, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 556-0022
The official FAQ says guests with tattoos may use the facility. The facility page describes the site as a sento, so “Onsen” in its name is not treated as proof of a natural spring.
Source wording: はい、タトゥーがある方もご利用いただけます。
Translation: Yes, guests with tattoos may use the facility.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Additional official source
Bath type: Hotel spa / day-use onsen · Natural sodium-chloride strong saline spring. Address: 22-13 Otemachi, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0064
The hotel permits tattooed guests who follow its rules; the specified cover seals must fully conceal the tattoos.
Source wording: 当ホテル指定のカバーシール15cm×10cm2枚までで覆えるサイズ
Translation: Tattoos must be small enough to be covered by up to two of the hotel’s designated 15 × 10 cm cover seals.
Tattoo-policy evidence · Official visit information · Additional official source
Coverage is based on individual facility checks, not a claim of national completeness. Areas with at least one verified entry: Fukuoka, Fukushima, Gunma, Hokkaido, Hyogo, Iwate, Kyoto, Oita, Okinawa, Osaka, Shizuoka, Tokyo. This targeted scan is not nationwide; each area is an evidence-backed sample.
| Destination | Records | Research basis and limits |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka | 1 verified listings | Fukusenka (ふくせんか). Each listing links its policy wording and visit/address sources. The area is not exhaustively covered. |
| Fukushima | 2 verified listings | YUMORI ONSEN HOSTEL; Onsen Petit Hotel Yukori Bandai-Atami (湯kori). Each listing links its policy wording and visit/address sources. The area is not exhaustively covered. |
| Gunma | 3 verified listings | Ohtakinoyu (大滝乃湯); Gozanoyu (御座之湯); Sainokawara Open-Air Bath (西の河原露天風呂). Each listing links its policy wording and visit/address sources. The area is not exhaustively covered. |
| Hokkaido | 2 verified listings | Yukoro Onsen (ゆころ温泉); Century Marina Hakodate (センチュリーマリーナ函館). Each listing links its policy wording and visit/address sources. The area is not exhaustively covered. |
| Hyogo | 5 verified listings | Jizo-Yu (地蔵湯); Yanagi-Yu (柳湯); Ichino-Yu (一の湯); Goshono-Yu (御所の湯); Mandara-Yu (まんだら湯). Each listing links its policy wording and visit/address sources. The area is not exhaustively covered. |
| Iwate | 1 verified listings | Hotel Mori no Kaze Oushuku (ホテル森の風鶯宿). Each listing links its policy wording and visit/address sources. The area is not exhaustively covered. |
| Kyoto | 3 verified listings | Daikokuyu (大黒湯); Tama-no-yu (玉の湯); Thoron Onsen Inari (トロン温泉稲荷). Each listing links its policy wording and visit/address sources. The area is not exhaustively covered. |
| Oita | 9 verified listings | Shibu no Yu (渋の湯); Teruyu Onsen (照湯温泉); Netsu-no-Yu (熱の湯); Kitamatogahama-cho Onsen (北的ヶ浜町温泉); Ekimae Koto Onsen (駅前高等温泉); Yuto Pier Hamawaki (湯都ピア浜脇); Yumehinoki-no-Yu Dai-Butsu Onsen (ゆめひのきの湯 大仏温泉); Oyado Yunooka (お宿 湯の丘); Beppu Sand Spa (別府海浜砂湯). Each listing links its policy wording and visit/address sources. The area is not exhaustively covered. |
| Okinawa | 2 verified listings | Hotel Monterey Okinawa · Blue Leaf spa (ホテルモントレ沖縄); ReTIME (リタイム). Each listing links its policy wording and visit/address sources. The area is not exhaustively covered. |
| Osaka | 2 verified listings | Solaniwa Onsen (空庭温泉); Healthy Onsen Tateba (ヘルシー温泉タテバ). Each listing links its policy wording and visit/address sources. The area is not exhaustively covered. |
| Shizuoka | 5 verified listings | Konohana no Yu (木の花の湯); Yamasemi-no-Yu (やませみの湯); Yunoshima Onsen (湯ノ島温泉浴場); Shirakabaso (白樺荘); Kogane-no-Yu (黄金の湯). Each listing links its policy wording and visit/address sources. The area is not exhaustively covered. |
| Tokyo | 5 verified listings | Thermae-Yu Shinjuku (テルマー湯 新宿店); Maenohara Onsen Sayanoyudokoro (前野原温泉 さやの湯処); Myohoyu (妙法湯); Tokyo Yokujo (東京浴場); Yudonburi Sakaeyu (湯どんぶり栄湯). Each listing links its policy wording and visit/address sources. The area is not exhaustively covered. |
Kinosaki municipal records and official tourism location fields do not always match. This guide uses the managing municipality’s facility information, not a tourism page footer or generic map pin. For Ichino-Yu, Toyooka City’s official facility page gives 415-1 Kinosakicho Yushima; a Visit Kinosaki LOCATION field says 290-36 Kinosakicho Imazu. We use the municipality’s facility address and show its source. Similar city official lists were checked for Goshono-Yu and Mandara-Yu.
We prefer facility policy/FAQ, managing-municipality pages, and official tourism sources. Each record retains a policy URL, short evidence summary, check date, bath type, natural-water status, address, day-use access and booking route. An official page that mentions tattoos only for another service does not count as bath-policy proof. No blanket assumption is made about sento or super-sento.
The repository includes a low-frequency manual source recheck script. It checks robots.txt, requests listed official pages one at a time with a delay, reports content changes and never changes the live listings automatically. A person must review the source change before accepting a new baseline and editing this guide. No daily automation or external service is contracted.