Onsen · Beppu
Can I go to Yamada Bessou with tattoos?
山田別荘
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：11:00AM - 3:00PM FEE：3,000YEN for 1hr (if 1person use, 1,000YEN for 30min) *Guests staying overnight at their hotel have priority access to the baths.
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.