Can you go into Japanese hot springs with tattoos?


Can you go into Japanese hot springs with tattoos? Traditionally, visitors with tattoos aren't allowed in Japan's onsen (natural hot springs) because of an age-old association with organized crime. However, times are changing, and more and more onsen have relaxed their policies—in some cases to accommodate tattooed foreign tourists.


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.


Can you go to Tokyo Disney with tattoos?

Wearing items that cover the face entirely or significantly (but excluding those required for medical purposes). Wearing long items that come in contact with the ground. Having tattoos with words or designs considered inappropriate.


Are tattoos allowed on Japanese beaches?

Well I'm sorry to ruin your dreams, but unfortunately, as many of you already know, if you are a tattooed person, you are not allowed to enter most of the public baths, pools, hot springs, gyms or beaches in the country.