Tattoo-friendly onsen and ryokan in Hakone
Of the 115 places in Hakone, 66 have more "Got in" reports than "Hmm…" reports, and 3 officially allow tattoos (some with conditions, such as covering them).
- Odakyu Hakone Highland HotelHotels & RyokanMostly got inGot in 80%Hmm… 20%✋ Got in 8🤔 Hmm… 2💬 1
- Yasaka-yuOnsenMostly got inGot in 80%Hmm… 20%✋ Got in 8🤔 Hmm… 2💬 1
- Hakone Kogen HotelOnsenHotels & RyokanMostly got inGot in 100%Hmm… 0%✋ Got in 4🤔 Hmm… 0💬 2
- Kiritani HakonesoOnsenHotels & RyokanMostly got inGot in 88%Hmm… 12%✋ Got in 7🤔 Hmm… 1💬 1
- KintoenOnsenHotels & RyokanGot in 100%Hmm… 0%✋ Got in 2🤔 Hmm… 0💬 2
- Hakone SuishoenOnsenHotels & RyokanMostly got inGot in 80%Hmm… 20%✋ Got in 4🤔 Hmm… 1💬 2
- Hoshino Resorts KAI HakoneOnsenHotels & RyokanMostly got inGot in 70%Hmm… 30%✋ Got in 7🤔 Hmm… 3💬 1
- Onsen Hotel GorakanOnsenHotels & RyokanGot in 100%Hmm… 0%✋ Got in 1🤔 Hmm… 0💬 1
- Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort & SpaHotels & RyokanMostly got inGot in 86%Hmm… 14%✋ Got in 6🤔 Hmm… 1💬 1
- SuimeisoOnsenHotels & RyokanMostly got inGot in 100%Hmm… 0%✋ Got in 3🤔 Hmm… 0💬 2
- Ichinoyu / Sengoku Kogen Dai-Hakone IchinoyuOnsenHotels & RyokanMostly got inGot in 100%Hmm… 0%✋ Got in 3🤔 Hmm… 0💬 1
- Mount View HakoneOnsenHotels & RyokanMostly got inGot in 88%Hmm… 12%✋ Got in 7🤔 Hmm… 1💬 0
- KisensoOnsenHotels & RyokanGot in 100%Hmm… 0%✋ Got in 2🤔 Hmm… 0💬 1
- Mansuiro FukuzumiOnsenHotels & RyokanMostly got inGot in 80%Hmm… 20%✋ Got in 4🤔 Hmm… 1💬 1
- Ohiradai Onsen KumiaiOnsenGot in 50%Hmm… 50%✋ Got in 2🤔 Hmm… 2💬 1
- Fujiya HotelHotels & RyokanMostly got inGot in 100%Hmm… 0%✋ Got in 3🤔 Hmm… 0💬 1
- Sengokuhara Shinanoki IchinoyuOnsenHotels & RyokanMostly got inGot in 75%Hmm… 25%✋ Got in 3🤔 Hmm… 1💬 1
- Hakone RikkasoOnsenHotels & RyokanMostly got inGot in 75%Hmm… 25%✋ Got in 3🤔 Hmm… 1💬 1
- KansuiroOnsenHotels & RyokanGot in 100%Hmm… 0%✋ Got in 2🤔 Hmm… 0💬 1
- Mizu no KaoriOnsenHotels & RyokanGot in 100%Hmm… 0%✋ Got in 2🤔 Hmm… 0💬 1
FAQ
Can you go to Hakone with tattoos?
It depends on the place. Tattoo GO lists 115 places in Hakone, and 66 of them have more "Got in" reports than "Hmm…" reports. Examples include Odakyu Hakone Highland Hotel, Yasaka-yu, Hakone Kogen Hotel.
Which places in Hakone officially allow tattoos?
According to their own websites, Tenzan Tojikyo Higana Toji Tenzan, 箱根小涌園ユネッサン, 一休（天山湯治郷） allow tattoos, some with conditions such as cover stickers or private baths only. Check each place's page for details.
What if the shared bath does not allow tattoos?
Book a private bath (kashikiri or family bath), or a room with its own open-air bath. Some places also accept tattoos covered with a sticker.