Tattoo-Friendly Onsen and Sento in Matsumoto and Surrounding Region

For travelers with tattoos, finding a bathhouse (sento) or hot spring (onsen) in Japan that welcomes tattooed guests can sometimes be a challenge. While sento tend to be a bit more lenient, many still prohibit tattoos, and onsen often have strict policies against them. To help you enjoy a relaxing soak without any worries, we’ve compiled a short list of tattoo-friendly Onsen and Sento locations in Matsumoto and the surrounding Japanese Alps.

Tattoo-Friendly Onsen Matsumoto — **Tattoo-Friendly Baths in Matsumoto**

Tattoo-Friendly Onsen & Sento in Matsumoto

HOT SPRINGS

Biwa-no-yu (Asama-Onsen)

Perhaps the most notable of Asama Onsen’s many hot springs is Biwa-no-Yu, founded in the latter part of the 17^th Century. Public baths do not allow tattoos, but you can book a private bath for a more personal experience. Admission: 1,500 yen per hour per person.

Tattoo-Friendly Onsen Biwa no yu — **Biwa-no-Yu Onsen**

Hot Spring Plaza (Asama-Onsen)

While Biwa-no-Yu is hard to beat for its history, Asama’s most accessible onsen is Hot Plaza, located right across the street from the aptly-named Asama Onsen bus stop. Tattooed visitors are welcome in both indoor and outdoor communal baths. Admission: 680 yen per adult.

Tattoo-Friendly Onsen hot plaza — **Hot Spring Plaza Onsen**

RYOKAN & HOTEL

Tamanoyu Hotel (Asama-Onsen)

Public baths do not allow tattoos, but you can book a private bath for a more personal experience when staying at the hotel.

Tattoo-Friendly Onsen Asama — **Tamanoyu Hotel**

Tobira Onsen Myojinkan (Eastern Matsumoto)

Located 45 min drive from Matsumoto City, tattooed guests can use the private onsen available in the rental rooms.

Dormy Inn Matsumoto (Downtown Matsumoto)

Guests with tattoos can access the baths only if their tattoos are covered with a waterproof bandage (8 cm x 13 cm). These bandages are available at the hotel reception.