Tattoo Friendly Onsens

An onsen in Iki Island, soaking at the deep brown hot spring will soothe your body after the long trip to this island.

The oldest public bathhouse in Unzen where a cask for making Japanese pickles was used as a bathtub in the past.

An onsen with the middle 1900s nostalgic charm, which still preserves the atmosphere of 1937 when it opened.

Bathing at an open-air bath containing white-blue water with a beautiful nature view of Mt. Waita will give you a deep relaxation

An onsen awaited by locals for a long time, which is built on a historical place

An onsen operated by a local concrete manufacturer, which has been loved by the employees and locals

An onsen containing abundant minerals. Deposited minerals are piling up on the bottom of the bathtubs

The pH value exceeds 10, a cool spring with an exceptional silky touch.

An onsen with a subtle sulphur fragrance, which also gives a gentle touch to your skin.

An onsen with lovely gourd-shaped bathtubs, which opened in 1955.

An onsen bringing you good luck. You can find the face of Ebisu (one of the Seven Lucky Gods) at the bathroom’s faucet and also in the owner’s face.

As soon as you open the door, you will notice the strong sulphur savour coming from the bath. Maybe the strongest savour in Hinagu Onsen.

A public onsen bathhouse which has been said to treat women’s health issues from the Meiji period.

An onsen in a temple? Yes, it is in Chosenji Temple which was established in 1044.

An onsen managed by an attractive owner, which is located at a special place in Beppu.

Only 3-minute walk from the JR Oita station, an exceptional hot spring with the mid 1900s nostalgic charm.

An onsen in Himeshima Island. The carbonated spring containing a rich amount of iron ions, which is originated with one of the seven wonders of Himeshima.

The strongest carbonated spring in Nagayu Onsen, which contains 1380 ppm of carbon dioxide!

Soothe your body in a huge open-air bath with outstanding quality of hot spring.

An onsen containing a rich amount of minerals, which provides an excellent bathing experience.

The second strongest acidic hot spring in Japan. It's sour like a lemon!

In Hamawaki Onsen, frequent bathers and the staff help each other to make a good relationship, that makes a welcoming atmosphere to visitors.

According to the records, Emperor Daigo and Emperor Go-Reizei stayed at Shibaseki Onsen for the medicinal bathing.

The symbolic onsen of Beppu. That is Takegawara Onsen.

The water of Tsukano Kósen has been highly reputed for its medicinal benefit. A lot of visitors used to come from across Japan to cure stomach ulcer by drinking it.

Steam yourself while steaming eggs and vegetables! That’s how you should enjoy Kannawa Mushiyu!

An onsen operated by an onsen-geek owner, which is decorated with an original soothing character Yu-kichi-kun.

An onsen of a moor hot spring with an exceptional touch, the silky smoothness is amazing!

Up until 10 years ago, the locals gave a pack of rice instead of the entrance fee even in the 21st century! An onsen closely connected to the local community.

A surprisingly super-aged onsen. Yoshida Onsen is the oldest hot spring in Miyazaki, also the building was built more than 100 years ago.

An onsen of really hot water operated by warm & kind owners Noriko and her husband.

A public onsen bathhouse located near the Kyomachi Onsen station, which has been loved by the locals.

Once you take a bath in Tsuana Onsen, you will be captivated the power of the brown water!

An amazing cool spring (kósen) with more than 200 years of history.

An onsen of a really hot spring bubbling up from the bottom of the bathtub, which is loved by both locals and visitors. Many visitors take a stop here to refresh their bodies after climbing the mountain.

You can enjoy three different baths (steam bath, water bath, and mud bath) in Nansyukan where Takamori Saigo stayed for the treatment in the Meiji era.

The bathroom looks like a planet in a Sci-Fi movie. As the water contains a rich amount of calcium and magnesium, piled deposited minerals have made this unique scenery.

A kósen managed by the lovely owner Hisao who always welcomes visitors with a big simile.

A chimney on the roof of a rustic woody house attracts Kósen lovers.

An onsen of hot and refreshing water loved by the feudal lords of the Shimazu family in the Edo era.

An onsen with good-old atmosphere. Legacies of the traditional onsen are well preserved.

Opened in 1914 and has over 100 years of history. Enjoy the black moor hot spring in the historical atmosphere.

An onsen of pure natural water. The water is used as is. That is really unusual even in Japan.

The water quality is excellent. The contrast of green water and orange tiles is rustic but charming.

You can enjoy two types of water at one place.

Clear & soft simple thermal water.

Glossy green-coloured water directly comes from between the rocks on the wall.