Can you go to a bathhouse in Japan with tattoos?
Can you go to a bathhouse in Japan 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.
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.
Which onsen town allows tattoos?
Kinosaki Onsen Kinosaki Onsen in northern Hyogo is an adorable hot spring town that mixes traditional style with more contemporary philosophies, all the while boasting roughly 1,300 years of history. Slip on a yukata, stroll the ambient streets, and hop between the town's seven public baths — all tattoo-friendly!
Can you go to Japan beaches with tattoos?
Some beaches are also off-limits to people with large tattoos (small ones are usually not a problem). If you want to go to a beach where tattoos are prohibited, we recommend wearing beach clothes with long sleeves or legs so that your tattoos aren't showing.
Are there any onsens in Tokyo that allow tattoos?
Hasunuma Onsen is a tattoo-friendly onsen in Tokyo located about 20 minutes by train from Shinagawa Station. It only uses natural spring water for its baths. The water makes the skin so smooth and supple that it's earned itself the moniker of beautiful skin bath among patrons.