For 29 stays in our register, the tattoo rule we cite is a group-wide page published by their operator, not a page written for that property. We found 8 group policy pages from 7 operators; the largest covers 12 stays in our register.
- Shared OK 12
- Covered OK 6
- Private only 9
- Not allowed 1
- Needs check 1
How a group rule works
Some hotel and ryokan operators publish one bathing rule for all their properties — in a group FAQ, a terms-of-use page or a PDF guide. When the page we cite states the rule for the whole group, we label it “Operator's group-wide rule”. When an operator's page is written for one property (its own URL, or wording such as “this hotel”), we treat it as that property's own rule and do not group it here.
Two things to watch. First, a group rule is general: staff at each property apply it, and several group rules keep a right to refuse. Second, not every property has the bath the rule talks about — 3 stays below have no shared hot-spring bath of their own, so check what the rule actually covers there.
Hoshino Resorts
Respecting our guests' cultural backgrounds and values, we do not restrict use by guests with irezumi (traditional tattoos) or tattoos. Group policy, our translation.
Policy page: hoshinoresorts.com (opens in a new tab) · 12 stays in our register:
| Stay | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Hoshino Resorts KAI AkiuAkiu · Miyagi | Shared OK | Hoshino Resorts group page (linked from KAI Akiu onsen page): tattoos not restricted, but shared bath may be refused if staff judge other guests may feel fear. |
| Risonare Atami (Hoshino Resorts)Atami · Shizuoka | Shared OK | Hoshino Resorts group-wide rule (the property onsen page links to the group FAQ; no property-specific exception found). Staff may refuse the large bath if they judge other guests could feel afraid. |
| Kai BeppuBeppu · Oita | Shared OK | Hoshino Resorts group-wide rule (the property onsen page links to the group FAQ; no property-specific exception found). Staff may refuse the large bath if they judge other guests could feel afraid. |
| KAI SengokuharaHakone · Kanagawa | Shared OK | Hoshino Resorts group-wide rule (the property onsen page links to the group FAQ; no property-specific exception found). Staff may refuse the large bath if they judge other guests could feel afraid. |
| BEB5 Karuizawa by Hoshino ResortsKaruizawa · Nagano | Shared OK | Hoshino Resorts group-wide FAQ: no restriction, but the hot spring / large shared bath may be refused if staff judge that other guests would feel fear. … |
| HOSHINOYA KaruizawaKaruizawa · Nagano | Shared OK | Hoshino Resorts group-wide rule (the property onsen page links to the group FAQ; no property-specific exception found). Staff may refuse the large bath if they judge other guests could feel afraid. … |
| Karuizawa Hotel Bleston CourtKaruizawa · Nagano | Shared OK | Hoshino Resorts group-wide FAQ (same text as BEB5). No large shared bath in the building. |
| HOSHINOYA FujiKawaguchiko · Yamanashi | Shared OK | Hoshino Resorts group-wide FAQ (same text as BEB5). No hot-spring large shared bath in the building. |
| Hoshino Resorts KAI KinugawaKinugawa · Tochigi | Shared OK | Hoshino Resorts group-wide rule (the property onsen page links to the group FAQ; no property-specific exception found). Staff may refuse the large bath if they judge other guests could feel afraid. |
| Hoshino Resorts KAI TamatsukuriTamatsukuri · Shimane | Shared OK | Hoshino Resorts group-wide rule (the property onsen page links to the group FAQ; no property-specific exception found). Staff may refuse the large bath if they judge other guests could feel afraid. |
| HOSHINOYA TokyoTokyo · Tokyo | Shared OK | Hoshino Resorts group-wide rule (the property onsen page links to the group FAQ; no property-specific exception found). Staff may refuse the large bath if they judge other guests could feel afraid. |
| Hoshino Resorts Kai UnzenUnzen · Nagasaki | Shared OK | Hoshino Resorts group-wide rule (the property onsen page links to the group FAQ; no property-specific exception found). Staff may refuse the large bath if they judge other guests could feel afraid. |
Kyoritsu Resort
Regardless of size, we ask guests with irezumi or tattoos to refrain from using the large shared bath. Please use the bath in your room or the private bath. Group policy, our translation.
Policy page: dormy-hotels.com (opens in a new tab) · 9 stays in our register:
| Stay | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Hakone Gora SetsugetsukaHakone · Kanagawa | Private only | Large bath refused regardless of size. 3 free private open-air baths (first-come). Room hinoki baths are not hot-spring. |
| Hakone Kowakudani MizunotoHakone · Kanagawa | Private only | Large bath refused regardless of size. 3 free private open-air baths in the garden (first-come). In-room baths in some rooms are not hot-spring. |
| Yu-Kairo KikuyaIzu · Shizuoka | Private only | Kyoritsu Resort group FAQ: no shared bath regardless of size; use room baths or private baths. |
| La Vista Fuji KawaguchikoKawaguchiko · Yamanashi | Private only | Large shared bath not allowed regardless of size. Guests are directed to the in-room bath or private baths (Kyoritsu Resort all-property FAQ). |
| La Vista Kusatsu HillsKusatsu · Gunma | Private only | Large bath refused regardless of size. Every room has its own hot-spring open-air bath; 4 private open-air baths also available. |
| Oyado KonohaKusatsu · Gunma | Private only | Large bath refused regardless of tattoo size. Use the 3 free private baths (shared bath complex with Tokinoniwa). |
| Yuyado TokinoniwaKusatsu · Gunma | Private only | Large bath refused regardless of size. Every room has an onsen open-air bath; 3 free private baths (shared with Konoha). |
| Takayama OuanTakayama · Gifu | Private only | Large bath refused regardless of size. Use the free private baths on the top floor. |
| Shirasagi no Yu Noto Kaishu (Kyoritsu Resort)Wakura · Ishikawa | Private only | Large bath refused regardless of size. 3 free private open-air baths (first-come, no booking); most rooms have an in-room open-air onsen bath. |
Oedo Onsen Monogatari
So that you can use the large shared baths (the "baths") at our facilities (each accommodation of the Oedo Onsen Monogatari Group) safely and comfortably, we have established the following terms of use, and ask for your cooperation. / (2) Persons with tattoos / * Except where they can be completely covered with two of the facility's designated stickers Group policy, our translation.
Policy page: ooedoonsen.jp (opens in a new tab) · 3 stays in our register:
| Stay | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| TAOYA AkiuAkiu · Miyagi | Covered OK | Oedo Onsen Monogatari group bath terms (apply to each accommodation facility of the group, effective 2024-11-01 (Reiwa 6)): entry refused unless fully covered by 2 inn-designated stickers. |
| TAOYA KawajiKinugawa · Tochigi | Covered OK | Oedo Onsen Monogatari group bath terms (apply to each accommodation facility of the group, effective 2024-11-01 (Reiwa 6)): entry refused unless fully covered by 2 inn-designated stickers. |
| TAOYA Nikko KirifuriNikko · Tochigi | Covered OK | Oedo Onsen Monogatari group bath terms (apply to each accommodation facility of the group, effective 2024-11-01 (Reiwa 6)): entry refused unless fully covered by 2 inn-designated stickers. |
Relo Vacations (Relo Hotels & Resorts)
Guests with irezumi (traditional tattoos) or tattoos may use the baths and pool facilities only if the tattoos are of a size that can be covered with two of the facility's designated cover stickers. Group policy, our translation.
Policy page: relohotels.com (opens in a new tab) · 2 stays in our register:
| Stay | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Atami FugaAtami · Shizuoka | Covered OK | Relo Hotels & Resorts rule for all its properties: tattoos must fit under 2 cover stickers (10x15cm, 250 yen each, sold at the front desk). Refusing stickers = refused. … |
| Atami TensuiAtami · Shizuoka | Covered OK | Relo Hotels & Resorts rule for all its properties: tattoos must fit under 2 cover stickers (10x15cm, 250 yen each, sold at the front desk). Refusing stickers = refused. … |
Amanek Hotels
Bathing is refused to people with tattoos and to persons associated with organized crime groups. Group policy, our translation.
Policy page: amanekhotels.jp (opens in a new tab) · 1 stay in our register:
| Stay | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| HOTEL AMANEK Hida TakayamaTakayama · Gifu | Not allowed | Large shared bath: guests with tattoos are refused (no cover exception stated). |
Ichinoyu Group
(excerpt) As a rule, the Ichinoyu Group does not refuse stays by guests with tattoos. However, when using public spaces such as the large shared bath, please cover your tattoos. Tattoo cover stickers are sold at the front desk. Price: 330 yen per sticker (tax included); … Group policy, our translation.
Policy page: ichinoyu.co.jp (opens in a new tab) · 1 stay in our register:
| Stay | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ichinoyu HonkanHakone · Kanagawa | Needs check | Tattoos must be covered in public spaces such as the large shared bath (cover stickers at the front desk, 330 yen each, 114mm x 114mm). Stays are in principle not refused. … |
Route Inn Hotels
However, you may use the large shared bath only if your tattoos are completely covered with cover stickers. Group policy, our translation.
Policy page: route-inn.co.jp (opens in a new tab) · 1 stay in our register:
| Stay | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Grandvrio Hotel Miyajima WakuraMiyajima · Hiroshima | Covered OK | Route Inn group rule: tattoos refused unless fully covered with cover stickers. No size or sticker-count limit stated; who supplies stickers is not stated. |
Related guides
- Shared baths that allow tattoos27 of 631 inns we checked publish that tattooed guests may use the shared bath on site. Every one, with its conditions, the source and the date we checked.
- Tattoo cover stickers40 inns we checked let tattooed guests into the shared bath if the tattoo is covered. 12 state a sticker size. Sizes, how many, price and who supplies them — inn by inn.
- Private onsen for tattoos18 inns confirm a private hot-spring bath for tattooed guests; 17 more confirm a private bath that is not hot-spring water or not open yet. At 243 others we found a private hot-spring bath but no tattoo rule.
Onsen towns
Every status above comes from what the inn (or, where labelled, its operator or a prefecture database) publishes. We checked these sources by 12 Oct 2026. Rules change: staff on the day have the last word.
“Private bath likely” is our inference from a published listing of a private bath, not the inn's statement. “Says nothing” means we found no rule — it does not mean OK. English translations are ours. How we verify · About