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Onsen · Beppu

Can I go to Shibunoyu with tattoos?

渋の湯

Ink OK

Yes. Beppu City lists this public bath as welcoming tattooed guests in the shared baths.

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

The rules, area by area

Indoor bath
Tattoos welcome
Private bath
No private bath

Beppu City official tattoo-friendly onsen map (2026): public onsen that "have explicitly stated they welcome tattooed guests into their communal bathing areas". Map details: FEE:100YEN *Please be sure to use the 100-yen coin locker. Using the locker is considered as your admission fee.

Tattoos welcome as they are. No cover, no conditions.

Ask in Japanese

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

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