Sumiyu 墨湯
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Onsen · Beppu

Can I go to Daibutsu Onsen with tattoos?

ゆめひのきの湯 大仏温泉

Private

Yes, in a private bath. Beppu City lists this as a bookable private onsen, so tattoos are not an issue.

Not yet confirmed with the venue. Treat this as a lead and check before you go.

The rules, area by area

Private bath
Private bath to book by the hour (kashikiri)

Beppu City official tattoo-friendly onsen map (2026): private, bookable bath ("as you are in your own private room, tattoos are never an issue"). Map details: OPEN:11:30AM - 5:30PM (closed on irregular days) FEE:600 or 800YEN for 45min for 1 person *碧の湯 (Aoi no yu) : 800YEN / 茜の湯 (Akane no yu) : 600YEN *Reservation required.

Book a private bath and the shared-bath rules never apply.

Ask in Japanese

Pick your tattoo, then show this to staff or paste it into an email.

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