Can I use a private onsen with tattoos?
Can I use a private onsen with tattoos? Are people with tattoos allowed in onsen? Yes, we, Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan is a tattoo friendly onsen ryokan! In Japan, people with tattoo are often rejected to take onsen.
Are there tattoo friendly hot springs in Japan?
On the southern island of Kyushu is where you'll find Beppu, a steaming hot spring haven located in Oita. Beppu is a relatively safe bet for tattooed hot spring lovers, as many of the facilities you'll find here have more relaxed attitudes towards ink. Kitahama Onsen Termas is one such example.
Are Niseko onsen tattoo friendly?
Many onsen in Niseko allow visitors with small tattoos to enter. But you're still in Japan – be respectful (and try to bring cash!).
Can couples go to onsen together?
Couple onsens are special spaces where the two of you would never be disturbed by other people. Private onsens in guest rooms, in particular, let you spend time with your sweetheart enjoying the hot spring all day long, without the need to go out the door. The experience is largely different from normal dates.
Is onsen in Japan mixed gender?
The Japanese have perfected the art of onsen, or hot spring baths, for centuries. Traditionally, men and women would bathe together in the same facility, but these days the baths are segregated by gender. Today, konyoku (mixed-gender onsen) are hard to find, with places like Tokyo having bans on such establishments.
Can Westerners show tattoos in Japan?
Yes, Japan allows foreigners with tattoos to visit the country. However, people with visible tattoos may be barred from certain places like onsens (hot springs), gyms, swimming pools, and some traditional ryokans (inns), as tattoos are often associated with the Yakuza.