SamuiKitsune 0 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Are there any Onsens or Public Baths near the ski slopes that permit you to enjoy the warm water, despite bearing the mark of the Devil? I have a full sleeve tattoo. The girlfriend has a shoulder cap tattoo. We are evil people. Are there any evil bath waters we can enjoy? I will start with what I know. The Onsen and Public Bath at Prince Naeba Hotel do not allow tattoo guests to enjoy these facilities. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 In hakuba you are fine. Link to post Share on other sites
joshnii 2 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 What makes you evil? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Originally Posted By: joshnii What makes you evil? he's a foreigner...kimari dakara! Link to post Share on other sites
Oyuki kigan 0 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 all the free ones in Nozawa onsen are fine too. Link to post Share on other sites
griller 9 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Quote: The Onsen and Public Bath at Prince Naeba Hotel do not allow tattoo guests to enjoy these facilities. And rightly so! Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 note to self: samui kitsune has a tattoo. must avoid him Link to post Share on other sites
projectsplat 0 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 mmm interesting topic. we were wondering about this for Onsen's around Niseko. my gf has a tattoo on her shoulder which is the Chinese character for year of the dragon. I have had a japanese friend mention that this is particularly not-cool for going into an Onsen. They did suggest putting a plaster bandage over the tatt. Does anyone have any experience with this? - and yes, she is evil..... but that is part of why I love her. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Dont worry about it most of the time. Japanese only see tatoos as bad because it was the sign of a yakuza, a strong samurai, or a concubine. In Osaka you still have a strong Yakuza that control the pachikos,, thye wont touch you as they dont want to effect their money streams. They use Chinese or dumb yankees (JHS loosers) to do petty thefts or etc. That said unless you have a tatoo that says f you in kanji or something really bad you should be fine. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 just avoid Otaru in Hokkaido Many of the onsen that are 20-40 min drives from Hirafu are often empty, and are konyoku (mixed baths) to... Link to post Share on other sites
Domokun_72dpi 0 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I don't like tattoo's, and I think that people in this forum shouldn't be allowed to post if they have them. Oh, hang on, I have 2. Dammit. So, why is it ok to have your dingaling flop around, yet tattoo's are no-show?, is it related to a Yakuza thing?, Oh, well, no Onsens for me... <-- oops, just [posted after Fattwins... aaah. Thought so...] Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I have a tattoo and I've never had a problem with getting into any onsen in the Niseko area. In fact the onsen I regularly go to in Kutchan often has brightly decorated members of the Yakuza there. Link to post Share on other sites
Domokun_72dpi 0 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 So as long as the tattoo isn't of "The little mermaid", they won't beat the crap out of you? maybe I shouldn't go, just to be safe... I love tattoo's, it is an amazing artform. I LOVE the japanese style, especially with KOI, and water.. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Here is a bit about it. Often in towns where there are many Yakuza there are no rules banning tatoos. Again the Proper Yakuza dont do much to draw attention to themselves, much like the mafia of New York. If you see one in the Onsen they might even chat you up. Irezumi To the Japanese, tattoos are the art of the Irezumi, literally meaning the ‘insertion of ink’ or more classically and elegantly ‘hori-mono’ meaning which is ‘carved’, sculpted’ or ‘engraved’. The word most commonly used is contracted to Irezumi, and it may be used either as an adjective or a noun, applied either to the tattooist, the wearer of a tattoo or to the inked design itself, indeed it may even refer to that group of people who are involved in tattoo art. Within Japan today, there are perhaps a hundred recognised practitioners of Irezumi and perhaps 75.000 to 100.000 wearers of tattoos. In a densely populated country of 127 million people, that is a small proportion of people indeed, yet the mystery associated with the Irezumi remains, and continues to impress. So much so, that the practice of Irezumi is both a legitimate art and the mark of the Yakuza, a criminal element of Japanese society. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 At the gym I used to go to, you weren't allowed to use the pool, jacuzzi if you had a tattoo. In fact you weren't allowed to have it exposed in the gym either Link to post Share on other sites
Domokun_72dpi 0 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 great read, thanks FT....... Such a small percentage. Man, we have suburbs of "bogans" that almost equal that amount or tatoo wearers. They mostly reside in Armadale and balga, and mostly of "ACDC".... Link to post Share on other sites
SamuiKitsune 0 Posted December 6, 2007 Author Share Posted December 6, 2007 Yeah, I am a member of Tipness here in Osaka. They strictly forbid membership to members having tattooos. HAHAHA. I have been a member for over one year. Full japanese style sleeve. I always hide it in the shower (wrap the white towel around my left arm and let Mr. Bojangel dangel). =) Oh, I am evil because I have a tattoo. You must live in Japan to know this! Link to post Share on other sites
SamuiKitsune 0 Posted December 6, 2007 Author Share Posted December 6, 2007 Originally Posted By: Go Native I have a tattoo and I've never had a problem with getting into any onsen in the Niseko area. In fact the onsen I regularly go to in Kutchan often has brightly decorated members of the Yakuza there. How large is your tattoo? I am planning to visit Kogen Niseko around Dec. 21. My tattoo looks like it could be on a Yakuza member. I am love to show it off. So, if anyone sees a white guy struggling with snowboarding or walking around on crutches, with a full left sleeve, try yelling "Maido, Kitsune" and see if it is me. Link to post Share on other sites
griller 9 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Quote: I am evil because I have a tattoo It's not evil, just very silly. Link to post Share on other sites
projectsplat 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Originally Posted By: Samui Kitsune Originally Posted By: Go Native I have a tattoo and I've never had a problem with getting into any onsen in the Niseko area. In fact the onsen I regularly go to in Kutchan often has brightly decorated members of the Yakuza there. How large is your tattoo? I am planning to visit Kogen Niseko around Dec. 21. My tattoo looks like it could be on a Yakuza member. I am love to show it off. So, if anyone sees a white guy struggling with snowboarding or walking around on crutches, with a full left sleeve, try yelling "Maido, Kitsune" and see if it is me. Hey Samui Kitsune, we will still be there on the 21st (we fly out on the 22nd), so we will give you a yell if we spot you, but I am wondering how we are going to spot a full sleeve under the 15 layers of snow gear usually worn when it is 10 below.... Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 In the onsen! Link to post Share on other sites
projectsplat 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 ah ic <slaps forehead> didn't think that one through... although probably wont end up in the onsens. the girly is still a bit un-cool about heading into an onsen with her dragon kanji tattoo - despite the discussion here. Link to post Share on other sites
SamuiKitsune 0 Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 This past weekend at Naeba, we found 3 of 4 Onsens permitted tattoos of any size. I will post the location information later. One was about a 15 minute drive North of Prince Naeba Hotel and the other was a 5 minute drive South. Great places! Link to post Share on other sites
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