{"id":95563,"date":"2025-01-15T18:25:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T09:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=95563"},"modified":"2025-01-17T21:22:31","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T12:22:31","slug":"tattoo-travel-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/tattoo-travel-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Travel in Japan if You Have a Tattoo?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re planning a trip to Japan and have tattoos, you might be worried that they\u2019re frowned upon. However, it\u2019s important to point out that traditional Japanese tattoos, which have deep cultural and historical roots, are quite different from those you might find in other parts of the world. While certain places in Japan may refuse entry to people with tattoos, traveling around Japan can still be a rewarding experience, whether you’re tattooed or not.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key question to ask before you go is \u2014 which places in Japan won\u2019t let tattooed people in?<\/strong> Although tattoos are legal in Japan, the history of Japanese tattoos<\/a> is related partly to the yakuza<\/strong><\/em> \u30e4\u30af\u30b6<\/strong> (Japanese mafia). This link to organized crime has shaped public perception over time. Since the 1990s, many establishments, like onsen<\/em> \u6e29\u6cc9 (Japanese hot springs), spas, and gyms, have restricted access to tattooed individuals due to security concerns. Unfortunately, this affects both locals and foreign visitors with tattoos \u2014 many of whom have no connection to the yakuza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When traveling in Japan with tattoos, knowing which activities and places are accessible and under what conditions is essential. Photo: Bobby Hendry<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Before going into the details,however, the simple answer to the question posed in the title of this article is \u2014 yes, you can absolutely travel to Japan if you have a tattoo.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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