Hokkaido: Hot Springs That Allow Tattoos (Onsens)

Warning

The following information is updated based on reports from customers but situations may change. An "OK" does not guarantee entry. For those who wish to be absolutely certain, please confirm directly and then use the facilities.

Even at hot springs marked as "OK," there may be other users who dislike tattoos, so please use the facilities courteously and with a spirit of mutual concession for a pleasant experience.

In Hokkaido, if you venture a bit into the suburbs, there are many hot springs where you can enter without issue, even in "Susukino," which has seen an increase in foreign tourists, hot springs that allow tattoos are emerging.

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I have met lots of people that can't go to hot springs because of their tattoos. I want to share useful info and hopefully more people can enjoy going to hot springs if they want to.

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Hokkaido: Hot Springs That Allow Tattoos (Onsens)

Doo (Central Hokkaido)

Ishikari

◎	Nationwide	All Apa Hotels Large Baths	As of March 2019, Apa Hotels relaxed tattoo restrictions at all branches. Hotel provides up to 2 free 10cm×12cm tattoo cover stickers; covering allows entry.
◎	40 Locations in Sapporo & Elsewhere around Hokkaido	Hokkaido Public Bathhouse Industry Life Hygiene Association	Some member public baths allow entry, but baths dominated by veteran regulars may strictly exclude tattoos due to their influence. At Miyazono's Mochizuki Yu, a woman wrapped in saran wrap in the sauna was tattled on, forced to exit crying. Policies vary by store, so please be careful.
◎	Sapporo Citywide	All Sapporo City Pools East, Shiroishi, Atsubetsu, Toyohira Park, Hirano, Kiyota Heated Pool, West Heated Pool, Teine Akatsuki Heated Pool, Chuo Ward Public Heated Pool, Kita Ward Public Heated Pool, Minami Ward Public Heated Pool	Sapporo city-operated heated pools, are funded by taxes and available fairly to all. Many vouch it's fine.
×	Ebetsu	Natural Hot Spring Kita no Tamayura	Sogens branch has a sign but no warnings. At Naeppi branch, a woman was warned. Case-by-case depending on size, store, timing. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
◎	Kita-Hiroshima	Kita-Hiroshima Classe Hotel Natural Hot Spring Skin-Beautifying Yu Fufu	Can bathe if covered with stickers.
〇	Sapporo, Atsubetsu	Hotel Emisia Sapporo, Spa Alpa	OK for one tattoo fully covered by the 8×12 cm tattoo cover sold at reception. If protruding, warned, so pay attention to tattoo size.
×	Sapporo, Atsubetsu	Natural Hot Spring Kita no Tamayura	Sogens branch has a sign but no warnings. At Naeppi branch, a woman was warned. Case-by-case depending on size, store, timing. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
×	Sapporo, Chuo Ward	Gokuraku Yu Yayoi Branch	Tattoo refusal sign present. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
◎	Sapporo, Jozankei	Toyohira Gorge Onsen	Only prohibits loud behavior or if you are a nuisance to others. No tattoo prohibition signs; those with tattoos enjoy the hot spring peacefully. Recommended hot spring.
〇	Sapporo, Jozankei	Hoheikyo Onsen	Reports from travelers that it is tattoo friendly.
〇	Sapporo, Jozankei	Jozankei View Hotel	There seems to be a tattoo refusal sign, but if you still want to enter, they recommend wearing a shirt. Rash guards, etc. recommended. If no shirt, showing intent to cover with towel etc. allows entry without issue. Of course, some dislike tattoos, so please use good manners and be respectful during your visit.
×	Sapporo, Jozankei	Jozankei Millionne	Tattoo prohibition sign; warned upon entry. Late night with few people, sometimes no warning, but basically prohibited due to sign. Please be careful. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
×	Sapporo, Jozankei	Jozankei Grand Hotel Zuien	User said no warnings despite prohibition sign, but hotel called to say prohibited. Please be careful. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
×	Sapporo, Jozankei	Tsuruga Group Jozankei Tsuruga Resort Spa Mori no Uta	Public baths prohibited; recommend rooms with private open-air baths. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
×	Sapporo, Jozankei	Yumoto Kogane Yu	Multiple tattoo refusal signs, but cases of no entry refusal at reception despite visible tattoos are common. However, English refusal sign added at entrance, quite pressuring. For those with strong hearts not deterred by signs, please use discreetly without pressuring surroundings. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
〇	Sapporo, Shiroishi Ward	Kawashimo Park Relax Plaza	Per customer info, as of September 2015, no tattoo prohibition signs. Of course, some dislike tattoos, so please take care here.
◎	Sapporo, Tanukikoji	Komichi no Yu Honoka (Women Only)	Fashion tattoos up to 20cm×20cm each, total of 2, allowed entry.
◎	Sapporo, Toyohira Ward	Sapporo International Youth Hostel	Not a hot spring, but large bath and shower. No posters.
×	Sapporo, Higashi Naebo,	Natural Hot Spring Kita no Tamayura	Sogens branch has a sign but no warnings. At Naeppi branch, a woman was warned. Case-by-case depending on size, store, timing. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
×	Sapporo, Soen	Natural Hot Spring Kita no Tamayura	Sogens branch has a sign but no warnings. At Naeppi branch, a woman was warned. Case-by-case depending on size, store, timing. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
×	Sapporo, Susukino	Premier Hotel CABIN Sapporo	Sign refusing those with tattoos. Even single points, no if covered with stickers. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
×	Sapporo, Susukino	Natural Hot Spring Sauna Spa Saffro	A group of three with full-body tattoos entered, and staff treated us kindly and normally. Scrub service was no issue. So happy to use it, became a member (free membership: bath discount, 5% off in-house dining). The usage guide page says: "Drunk people, those deemed gangsters or related, those with tattoos, entry refused." Actually, sometimes OK, sometimes warned and exited; responses vary. Please be careful.
×	Ishikari City, Bentencho	Ishikari Natural Hot Spring Banya no Yu	Tattoos completely prohibited. If found, forced exit without refund. Please be careful. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring

Sorachi

〇	Ashibetsu City	Ashibetsu Starlight Hotel	There is a tattoo prohibition sign but actually tolerant.
〇	Sorachi District, Iwamizawa City	Kitamura Onsen	Customer report: "Nothing was said even with a tattoo."
〇	Sorachi District, Tsukigata Town	Tsukigata Onsen	Customer report: "Nothing was said even with a tattoo."
〇	Sorachi District, Uenasawa Town	Uenasawa Yake Onsen Panke no Yu	Customer report: "I've seen people entering the men's bath with tattoos fully exposed multiple times." No refusal signs or posters in the facility. Of course, some dislike tattoos, so please use good manners and be respectful during your visit.
〇	Sorachi District, Uenasawa Town	Uenasawa Yake Onsen Panke no Yu	It's a hot spring frequently used by locals with tattoos. They say you can relax without any comments.
〇	Sorachi District, Yubari Town	Yubari Onsen Yuparo no Yu 0123-57-7726 夕張市日吉14番地	Permanently Closed 2017 Customer report: "No posters, no warnings." Of course, some dislike tattoos, so please continue using with good manners.
〇	Utashinai City	Utashinai Onsen Utashinai Tiroru no Yu	It's a hot spring frequently used by locals with tattoos. They say you can relax without any comments.
〇	Takikawa City	Hakudaku no Yu Kake Nagashi no Yu Ebeotsu Onsen	It's a hot spring frequently used by locals with tattoos. They say you can relax without any comments.
〇	Takikawa City	Fureai no Sato	"There's a tattoo prohibition sign, but I've been 10 times and was never warned." As of October 2024, tattoo covers are required, and if not fully covered, warnings are given. Better to think OK only if fully coverable with covers. Policy may change, so please be careful.
×	Bibaishi City	Bibaishi Onsen Hotel Ao no Doukutsu Onsen Pipa no Yu Yurinkan	"We apologize, but we cannot allow bathing with tattoos." "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
×	Fukagawa City	Fukagawa Onsen Iruru no Yu Agri Kobo Maabu	Prohibition signs everywhere, NG. Warned by cleaning staff. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
×	Yubari District, Yuri Town	Yuri Town Yunni no Yu	There is a tattoo prohibition poster at the entrance. Not listed on the homepage, but inquiry form confirmation: "Those with tattoos are requested not to bathe here." On March 24, 2021, manager said: "Currently, if we see someone with tattoos in the bath, we warn them and encourage early exit." They plan to add prohibition text to the homepage. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
×	Sorachi District, Yubari Town	Naganuma Onsen	Contact from management company: "Use by those with tattoos is prohibited. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
×	Yubari District, Kuriyama Town	Hotel Paradise Hills Natural Hot Spring Kuriyama	No prohibition on homepage, but on-site there is a tattoo prohibition sign. If strict, should be on homepage. No refund for entry tax. Regulars dominate, yelling "It's written no!" Front desk says even single points no. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring

Hidaka

〇	Yubari District, Sameni Town	Sameni Apo i Sanso	No signs or posters. No warnings. Of course, some dislike tattoos, so please use good manners and be respectful during your visit.
〇	Niikappu District, Niikappu Town	Niikappu Onsen Le Code no Yu Hotel Hills	No signs or posters. No warnings, can bathe. Of course, some dislike tattoos, so please use good manners and be respectful during your visit.
〇	Shin Hidaka Town	Shin Hidaka Town Resident Health Facility Shizunai Onsen	No signs or posters. No warnings, can bathe. Of course, some dislike tattoos, so please use good manners and be respectful during your visit.
×	Shin Hidaka Town	Mitsuishi Konbu Onsen Kurazou	Phone confirmation: "We apologize, but we don't allow people with tattoos."

Iburi

◎	Chitose, Lake Shikotsu	Lake Shikotsu National Vacation Village Shikotsu	They lend bathing suits to guests with scars, etc. on body. If you have tattoos, say that to the staff at the front desk and borrow a bathing suit. Can enter pool as is.
〇	Chitose, Lake Shikotsu	Lake Shikotsu Marukoma Onsen Ryokan	OK if considerate to avoid complaints from other customers. For large tattoos, better to wear supporters, etc. to make them less noticeable.
〇	Date City	Date Onsen
◎	Lake Toya Onsen	Toya Sun Palace Resort & Spa	No tattoo prohibition signs. Homepage features Maori tribe show photos, and staff can bathe, suggesting tolerant operation.
〇	Lake Toya Onsen	Toya Kanko Hotel
〇	Lake Toya Onsen	Manseikaku	"At reception, they said 'Normally no, but if hidden it's OK.' Result OK, but impression was negative."
〇	Lake Toya Onsen	Poromoi
〇	Kojohama Onsen	Hotel Izumi	No prohibition signs, fine with tattoos. (Customer report)
◎	Noboribetsu	Daiichi Takimotokan	For over 10 years, tattoos have been overlooked.
〇	Kita Yuzawa	Mori no Soraniwa	Didn't confirm with hotel in advance, no tattoo prohibition posters. It's a family hotel, so hid waist tattoo with towel occasionally, but eventually open. Unclear if cleaning staff saw, but no comments.
×	Tomakomai	Auto Resort Tomakomai Arten "Yunominoyu"	Winter: "Camping, only bath nearby, tried despite tattoo. Large entrance sign prohibiting tattoos gives psychological resistance, but full arm tattoos ignored. (Wore thin stretch arm cover, but mostly visible.)" Summer: "Prohibition posters at entrance and bath. Large poster at camp ticket machine. When entered, manager quickly said to exit during washing."
◎	Sobetsu District, Sobetsu Town	Sobetsu Onsen Yu Ai no Ie	Phone confirmation: "No restrictions or regulations."
◎	Sobetsu District, Sobetsu Town	Kuboonai Fureai Center	Phone confirmation: "No restrictions or regulations."
◎	Sobetsu District, Sobetsu Town	Oku Toya Bankei Onsen Yunotoya	Phone confirmation: "No restrictions or regulations."
〇	Noboribetsu, Kojohama	Kojohama Ayorospa	It's an unspoken understanding that it's fine.
〇	Noboribetsu, Kojohama	Hotel Izumi	Customer confirmed with front desk: OK if covered with Salonpas (tattoo cover), etc.
◎	Shiraoi	Shiraoi Hokuyo Onsen	No prohibition signs at all, fine since September 2018.
◎	Yubari District, Abira Town Oi Station Side	Abira Town Nukumori Center Nukumori no Yu	Phone confirmation: "We have no such regulations, please come."
◎	Yubari District, Mukawa Town	Michi no Eki Mukawa Onsen Shiki no Yakata	Phone confirmation: "We have no such regulations, please come."

Dohoku (Northern Hokkaido)

Soya

〇	Soya	Souya Palace	It was fine without particularly hiding it.
〇	Wakkanai	Wakkanai Natural Hot Spring Minato no Yu	It seems to have a tattoo-tolerant stance. There are many foreign tourists like Russian seafarers, and it's also used as a rest spot by local fishermen, so there are many cases where entry is not followed by mid-bath expulsion recommendations.
〇	Wakkanai	Dormy Inn Wakkanai - Tenpoku-no-Yu	I forgot if there were any warning signs, but I stayed for several days and was able to bathe without any issues. (Report from customer S)
〇	Soya	Enbetsu Asahi Onsen	It seems to have a tattoo-tolerant stance.
〇	Toyotomi Onsen	Toyotomi Town-Managed Onsen Bathing Facility Fureai Center	Phone confirmation said OK. Actually bathed and there were no issues at all.
〇	Toyotomi Onsen	Toyotomi Onsen New Onsenkaku Hotel	Phone confirmation: "Some hesitation, but OK." It seems they allow it if it's late and the bath is empty. Actually bathed successfully.

Rumoi

〇	Rumoi	Teshio Onsen Yuubae	It was fine without particularly hiding it.
〇	Rumoi	Shosanbetsu Onsen Hotel Misaki no Yu	It was fine without particularly hiding it.

Kamikawa

〇	Asahikawa	龍乃湯温泉 0166-36-1378 北海道旭川市東旭川町上兵村91	There weren't any “No Entry” signs. Even if the lady working there sees you, she doesn't say anything, so I think it's fine. It's a nice bath. 2024
〇	Asahikawa	旅館不二苑 0166-22-0110 北海道旭川市常盤通3丁目1971-48
×	Asahikawa	高砂温泉 0166-61-0227 北海道旭川市高砂台8丁目1-7
×	Asahikawa	旭川高砂台万葉の湯 0166-62-8910 北海道旭川市高砂台1丁目1-52
×	Asahikawa	Takasago Onsen	There is a tattoo prohibition sign. It used to be overlooked sometimes, but as of November 2024, it has become strict and prohibited. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
×	Asahikawa	Premier Hotel-CABIN-Asahikawa	There is a tattoo prohibition sign at the bath entrance. Phone confirmation at the front desk confirmed it's not allowed. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
◎	Kamifurano	Fukiage Onsen Health Center Hakuginso	They said they do not specifically refuse. No tattoo prohibition signs. Officially tattoo OK.
◎	Kamifurano	Fukiage Onsen Rotenburo	A wild, free mixed-gender hot spring. No constant manager presence, and no rules beyond common hot spring manners. Famous for the bathing scene in the drama "From the North Country" featuring actors Kunie Tanaka and Rie Miyazawa. (Actress Rie Miyazawa also has a tattoo.)
◎	Kamifurano	Tokachidake Onsen Yumoto Ryounkaku
〇	Kamifurano	All Hot Springs and Public Baths in Kamifurano Area	Currently, there are no tattoo prohibition signs or regulations in the hot springs and public baths in this area (Frontier Furano Onsen, Kami Horo So, Hütte Baden Kamifurano, etc.). They are effectively tolerant. According to reports from local tattoo enthusiasts, they enter with tattoos and are completely ignored. Please stop by when enjoying sightseeing and powder sports in the area.
〇	Kamifurano	Frontier Furano Onsen	No tattoo prohibition signs. Currently tolerant.
〇	Kamifurano	Kami Horo So	No tattoo prohibition signs. Currently tolerant.
〇	Kamifurano	Hütte Baden Kamifurano	No tattoo prohibition signs. Currently tolerant.
〇	Katou District, Shishikari Town	Horokawa Onsen	No tattoo prohibition signs. Currently tolerant.
◎	Katou District, Shishikari Town	Nukabira Onsen Village Nukabira Kan Kanko Hotel	No tattoo prohibition signs. Currently tolerant.
△	Obihiro City	アサヒ湯 0155-24-1933 北海道帯広市東３条南１４丁目１９	2023/4/5 It was okay with small tattoos. 2021/11/3 One guest was told to leave as they had uncovered tattoos.
×	Obihiro City	Shirakaba Hot Spring Obihiro (Shirakaba no Yu)	It seems to be a member of the "Hokkaido Public Bathhouse Industry Life Hygiene Association," installed for the purpose of fairly improving public health for all citizens, but regulars reportedly tattle to the manager. Someone with a tattoo was told by the manager, "Please don't come again. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
×	Nakafurano	Mange no Yu Furano La Terre	There is a prohibition notice at the ticket machine, and staff or bathers report to the front desk each time, requesting exit. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
◎	Shibetsu City	Natural Hot Spring Shibetsu Hotel Utsukushi no Yu Onsen	No tattoo prohibition signs. Phone confirmation: "It's fine."

Dohto (Eastern Hokkaido)

Abashiri

〇	Kawakami District	Kawatoyu Onsen "Yuyoshi" (Former Kawatoyu Public Bath) 0154-40-5211 北海道川上郡弟子屈町川湯温泉	Instagram DM confirmation with facility. No tattoo restrictions.
〇	Kitami	Northern Arc Resort Kin no Yu	There is a prohibition poster. Please hide tattoos at the entrance. During bathing, no particular warnings are given, so it gives the impression that many have tattoos. Effectively tolerant.
〇	Kitami	Onneto Ooe Honke	There is a prohibition poster. Please hide tattoos at the entrance. During bathing, no particular warnings are given, so it gives the impression that many have tattoos. Effectively tolerant.
〇	Kitami	Kitami Onsen Pon Yu Sankosou	No posters, seems tolerant. Please bathe with good manners.
〇	Koshimizu Town	Koshimizu Onsen Fureai Center	No posters or anything like that.
〇	Koshimizu Town	Koshimizu Onsen Fureai Center	No posters or anything like that.
〇	Monbetsu District, Yubetsu Town	Kami Yubetsu Onsen Tulip no Yu	There is a tattoo NG notation, but it doesn't feel like much pressure. Even when passing cleaning staff (unclear if noticed), no warnings. It was a day with a local festival, so many locals but no reports. (Customer S report)
〇	Oketo Town	Katsuyama Onsen Oketo Katsuyama Onsen Yuuyu	Phone confirmation with facility. No tattoo restrictions.
〇	Shiretoko	Shiretoko First Hotel

Nemuro

〇	Betsukai Town	Onsen Inside Pension Clover House	No posters or anything. Actually bathed here and it was fine.
〇	Betsukai Town	Notsuke Onsen Hamano Yu	No posters or anything.
〇	Nakashibetsu Town	North Hotel Nakashibetsu Onsen Chiroro no Yu	No posters or anything.
〇	Nakashibetsu Town	Nakashibetsu Sanatorium Onsen Ryokan	No posters or anything.

Kushiro

◎	Akan	Michi no Eki Akan Tanzawa no Sato Red Beret	No warning signs observed. No need to hide, no issues at all. People with full-back tattoos were using it. (Customer report) Regarding bathing facilities for those with tattoos: For public bathing facilities, there is no tendency to refuse those with tattoos. The Red Beret has never refused entry solely based on having a tattoo, so please understand. (Akan Town Administrative Center Regional Promotion Section Chief report)
◎	Kushiro	Natural Hot Spring Nuibae no Yu Dormy Inn PREMIUM Kushiro	OK if the size can be covered by the free tattoo cover (8cm×10cm) provided by the hotel. Cases like covering a full arm with multiple stickers are no. Better to think single points only OK.
×	Kushiro	Hotel Global View Kushiro	Unclear if there is a sign, but phone confirmation said completely no. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
◎	Lake Akan	Akan Royal Tourist Group Hotel Akan Lake So	No posters, it was fine. Confirmed by phone in advance. (Customer report)
〇	Lake Akan	New Akan Hotel
〇	Lake Akan	Tsuruga Group Akan Lake Tsuruga Resort Spa Tsuruga Wings	Basically OK if not noticeable and usable if covered with bandages, tape, tattoo supporters or rash guards.

Tokachi

◎	Katou District, Shikaoi Town	Sarobetsu Gorge Kanno Onsen	The homepage has the following tolerant description: "Things like 'irezumi' or 'tattoo' unrelated to yakuza were prohibited since the Meiji era, but we view them positively as traditional Jomon and Ainu customs for warding off evil, sorcery, and as aesthetic elements for women in the vast nature of Ezo. For these reasons, bathing is not prohibited at our onsen." Fully OK. ♨︎☺️👌
◎	Obihiro City	Natural Hot Spring Hotel Kounan Onsen	No tattoo prohibition signs. Currently tolerant. No issues. ♨︎☺️👌
×	Makubetsu	Hana no Yu	B5 size sign at entrance counter prohibiting tattoos. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
×	Tokachidake Onsen	Tokachidake Onsen Yumoto Ryounkaku	Tattoo prohibition sign on homepage. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
◎	Tokachi Otofuke	Marumigaoka Onsen	No tattoo prohibition signs. Currently tolerant. No issues. ♨︎☺️👌
×	Tokachigawa Onsen	Michi no Eki Garden Spa Tokachigawa Onsen Spa Kohaku	More like a rule than a warning: tattoos prohibited. It's a facility with yuami wear, so not usable like a regular hot spring. (Customer's report)

Donan (Southern Hokkaido)

Shiribeshi

〇	Kutchan Town	Kutchan Onsen Hotel Yotei	"Tattoo refused" poster present, but no tattling from regulars, staff tolerant.
〇	Furuu District, Tomari Village, Okishii Village	National Health Onsen Sakazuki Onsen Choka So	No tattoo/irezumi prohibition signs, no warnings even if entered. Traditionally used by fishermen with fisherman's tattoos, designated national health onsen by Environment Minister, tolerant tradition remains.
〇	Niseko	Hilton Niseko Village	No tattoo/irezumi prohibition signs, no warnings even if entered. Many staff with overseas experience fluent in English, many with tattoos.
〇	Niseko	Koikawa Onsen Ryokan	Customer report of successful bathing without issue.
◎	Niseko	National Lodge Yukichichibu	Fully OK.
◎	Niseko	The Green Leaf Niseko Village	No issue unless very large tattoo.
〇	Niseko	Niseko Station Front Onsen Kira no Yu	No entry restrictions.
〇	Niseko	Niseko Annupuri Onsen Yushintei	OK unless full body tattoo. Arm to upper arm + single point on upper arm is fine.
◎	Niseko	Goshiki Onsen Ryokan	No entry restrictions.
〇	Niseko	Niseko Grand Hotel	OK if considerate not to show to surroundings with towel, etc.
×	Niseko	Niseko Konbu Onsen Tsuruga Besso Moku no Sho	Apologized, but refused. Customers with tattoos are directed to private baths. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
◎	Niseko	Hotel Kanro no Mori	Officially "please refrain" with poster, but effectively tolerant, even full body tattoos can relax without exit request.
〇	Niseko	Hotel Niseko Alpen	Fine if tattoo, not irezumi.
〇	Niseko	Hotel Niseko Ikoi no Mura	Fine if covered with taping etc.
◎	Niseko	Rankoshi Town Exchange Promotion Center Yusen Kaku	No restrictions. Customer says 100% fine, no tattling from regulars. Neighbors very friendly, don't mind tattoos. Staff say tolerant.
◎	Niseko	Yumoto Niseko Prince Hotel Hirafutei	Some info says prohibition sign, but Niseko residents vouch fine. Email inquiry reply: "Main building has no entry restrictions for such persons, please relax." Like Hakodate Prince, officially fine.
〇	Niseko	Jozankei First Niseko Weiss Hotel	Prohibition sign present, but actually tolerant.
〇	Makkari Village	Onsen Health Center Makkari Onsen	Fine if considerate not to be noticeable.
◎	Shakotan Peninsula	Misaki no Yu Shakotan	The stunning view is wonderful and tattoos are OK. (Customer report, August 2022.)

Hiyama
×			No information

Oshima
〇	Hakodate Station, Front Exit	Route Inn Gratia Hakodate Station Front	Prohibition sign present, but currently completely fine. Of course, some dislike tattoos, so please use good manners and be respectful during your visit.
〇	Hakodate	Yunokawa Prince Hotel Nagisa Tei
〇	Hakodate	Hakodate Danshaku Club Hotel & Resorts	Prohibition sign present, but currently completely fine. Of course, some dislike tattoos, so please use good manners and be respectful during your visit.
〇	Hakodate, Esan Misaki	Hakodate Esan Misaki Hotel Keifuu	No prohibition signs, tolerant even with tattoos.
〇	Hakodate, Higashi Onuma	Higashi Onuma Onsen Ryokan Tomo no Yu	No prohibition signs, tolerant even with tattoos.
〇	Hakodate Onuma	Hakodate Onuma Tsuruga Resort Epu i	As of December 2018, no in-facility tattoo prohibition signs. Many rooms with private onsens, and public bath also no prohibition signs. Tattoos are okay in the esthetic/massage area as well.
×	Hakodate, Onuma	Hakodate Onuma Green Pia Onuma	Previously tolerant, but management changed, now strictly prohibited. Strict policy. Customers asked to exit mid-bath. No refund for entry even if exited. Please be careful. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
〇	Hakodate, Ote Machi	Hakodate Century Marina	As part of SDGs cultural diversity consideration, from April 2020, up to 15cm×20cm: 2 tattoo cover stickers, size coverable is principally allowed.
◎	Hakodate, Yunokawa Onsen	Yunokawa Onsen Emi Hakodate	Customer phone inquiry: "Whether with or without tattoos, all customers can enjoy this hot spring!" Clear non-discriminatory stance. Please use it and share feedback.
×	Hakodate	Hakodate Tanichigaoka Onsen	Immediately after private management change, irezumi prohibition posters up, customers forced to exit mid-bath. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
×	Hakodate	Imagine Hotel & Resort	From hotel front desk: "Tattoos etc. NG. If bathing, we will ask you to refrain from use. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring
〇	Hiyama District	Kaminokuni Town National Onsen Health Center (aka Yu no Dai Onsen)	No prohibition signs, tolerant even with tattoos.
◎	Kamisho District, Kikonai Town	Kikonai Byuu Onsen no Toya	Phone inquiry: "Sign at entrance, but fine, please relax." Sign present but actually usable.
×	Mombetsu District, Komagatake Onsen	Komagatake Onsen Chappu Rinkan	From May 1, 2019, full prohibition poster up.
×	Nikai District, Yakumo Town	Onsen Hotel Yakumo Yuraku Tei	Prohibition posters everywhere, if ignore, staff come and scold. Please be careful. "Tattoos are not okay here." Certified Hot Spring

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Other Sites With Tattoo Info

https://ja.tattoo-go.in (Japanese Site)