Observed arrival · 2026-08-30

Onsen Quest, a field guide to Japan’s tattoo-friendly baths

onsenquest.com Observed source

Editorial interest 84/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A practical database of Japanese hot springs, organized around tattoo policies, private bathing, and whether visitors can enter for the day.

Landing page captured for the 2026-08-30 issue.

Field notes

Listings separate tattoo rules for day visits and overnight stays, while also flagging private baths and non-guest access. The homepage reports 295 baths checked, with 92 accepting tattoos in some form and 87 ryokan offering day visits. Prices and caveats remain attached to individual entries—for example, one listing shows ¥1,000 day access while another explicitly says the overnight policy is unpublished.

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