Observed arrival · 2026-09-07
The Onsen Directory That Takes Tattoos Seriously
A searchable guide to tattoo-friendly and private onsen in Japan, beginning with 182 facilities in Hokkaido.
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The homepage presents a searchable directory of 182 Hokkaido facilities, filterable by destination, onsen type, tattoo policy, and evidence. Entries are grouped into private-bath, cover-up-allowed, and fully tattoo-friendly categories, while the site explains etiquette for first-time visitors. The visible homepage says the current Hokkaido list was compiled from public sources and is not yet re-confirmed with facilities; direct Japanese-language verification is described as the upgrade path.
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