About us
We, ata place called ENGINE, meet international guests every day, and during those encounters, we have been asked many times, “Are there any onsen that allow tattoos?” It is true that many hot springs and public baths in Japan do not allow tattoos.

However, the way tattoos are perceived and understood is completely different between Japanese people and people from overseas.

While asking for the understanding of onsen and public bath operators in Japan regarding this difference, we sincerely wanted to support experiences where foreign visitors to Japan can enjoy onsen without worrying about their tattoos, and so we established the【 Tattoo-Friendly Onsen Association】

Name

KONATSU

Grade

fourth-year university student

Thoughts on TATTOO

I think it’s such a shame that visitors from overseas can’t fully enjoy Japan’s amazing hot springs just because they have tattoos. With everyone’s support, I want to create an environment where anyone, regardless of tattoos, can feel the charm of onsen and enjoy it to the fullest!

Favorite Onsen

Japanese cypress bath

How I enjoy Onsen

Relaxing in an outdoor hot spring while enjoying the sunrise

Onsen tips for visitors (with or without tattoos)

Why not take a stroll through Japan’s onsen towns, enjoy local specialties, and soak your feet in a foot bath while feeling the fresh air—experiencing a little escape from everyday life?

Name

AKARI

Grade

third-year university student

Thoughts on TATTOO

Respecting cultural differences and values, we aim to share the full charm of Japan’s hot springs with all guests, ensuring a comfortable experience regardless of tattoos.

Favorite Onsen

Open-air bath

How I enjoy Onsen

It’s enjoying the feeling of nature in an open-air bath after using the sauna inside the hot spring.

Onsen tips for visitors (with or without tattoos)

Spend quality time with someone special in a private outdoor hot spring bath.

Name

HINA

Grade

third-year university student

Thoughts on TATTOO

I want to help people with tattoos feel welcome and fall in love with hot springs, without giving up on the experience.

Favorite Onsen

Tsubo-yu (individual pot bath)

How I enjoy Onsen

Enjoy relaxing in the night breeze

Onsen tips for visitors (with or without tattoos)

I recommend enjoying a delicious meal after the hot spring, because the food tastes even better after a soak.