Sumiyu 墨湯
Language: English

Onsen · Toyooka, Kinosaki

Can I go to Kinosaki Yanagi-yu with tattoos?

城崎温泉 柳湯

Ink OK

Yes. All seven Kinosaki public baths allow tattoos of any size, uncovered.

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
Outdoor bath (rotenburo)
Tattoos welcome
Private bath
No private bath

Official Toyooka City tourism site (Visit Kinosaki): "all seven public hot springs in Kinosaki Onsen allow tattoos of all sizes, with no need to cover them up." Baths inside ryokan may have different rules.

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.

Also ask

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