ronki23
Yellow Belt
This may be new for some people but the Japanese (and to a lesser extent Koreans) will refuse entry to tattooed people for many things: gyms, swimming pools, steam rooms, saunas, hot springs, public baths, and spas.
While you may see some Korean celebrities with tattoos, it's a big NO in Japan due to the Yakuza having these tattoos.
They are becoming more lenient nowadays, especially with foreign tourists but I wonder how they can differentiate Japanese people from Chinese or Korean tourists if the latter have tattoos ?
Is there any way I can find out which public baths and hot springs will allow me to use their facilities?
While you may see some Korean celebrities with tattoos, it's a big NO in Japan due to the Yakuza having these tattoos.
They are becoming more lenient nowadays, especially with foreign tourists but I wonder how they can differentiate Japanese people from Chinese or Korean tourists if the latter have tattoos ?
Is there any way I can find out which public baths and hot springs will allow me to use their facilities?