Onsen · Beppu
Can I go to Hyotan Onsen with tattoos?
ひょうたん温泉
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: Private Onsen OPEN：9:00AM - 0:00AM FEE：2400 YEN / 60 min (up to 3 people). See website for details! https://www.hyotan-onsen.com/price/index.html *Subject to temporary closures in April, July and December
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.