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Onsen · Beppu

Can I go to Okatanoyu with tattoos?

おかたの湯

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: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sat. Sun. and holidays 9:00 AM – FEE:1500~2500YEN for 60min *Closed: Irregular days

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.

Also ask

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