The government has notified onsen facilities that they must not refuse bathing just because someone has tattoos.
The Cabinet has also officially decided that refusing bathing just because someone has tattoos is inappropriate.
For day visitors it's a complete no. Even if you could cover it with stickers or something, it was a no. If you're staying, they won't turn you away... but it feels like you're not welcome.
The government has notified onsen facilities that they must not refuse bathing just because someone has tattoos. The Cabinet has also officially decided that refusing bathing just because someone has tattoos is inappropriate.
For day visitors it's a complete no. Even if you could cover it with stickers or something, it was a no. If you're staying, they won't turn you away... but it feels like you're not welcome.