Hotel Edoya - A Tattoo-Friendly Hot Spring in Bunkyo, Tokyo

Hotel Edoya offers a genuine slice of traditional Japan in the heart of Tokyo's Bunkyo district. This charming retro-style ryokan-hotel hybrid has been welcoming international guests since 1967, with a thoughtful renovation two decades ago that preserved its authentic character while enhancing comfort for global travelers. With 90% of its 49 rooms featuring tatami floors and futon bedding, you'll experience the peaceful simplicity of Japanese living while remaining just steps from the bustling energy of Tokyo's cultural center.

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Nestled in the historic Yushima neighborhood, a mere 10-minute stroll from Ueno Park's museums and gardens, Hotel Edoya provides the perfect balance of cultural immersion and urban convenience that makes it a hidden gem for tattooed travelers seeking both authenticity and acceptance.

Fully Tattoo-Friendly: Hotel Edoya welcomes guests with tattoos to enjoy their public bathing facilities without restrictions or covering requirements. The rooftop rotenburo (outdoor bath) and indoor bathing areas are accessible to all guests regardless of tattoo size or visibility.

• Authentic Japanese Experience: Sleep on traditional futon bedding in tatami-floored rooms that offer a genuine ryokan atmosphere without the luxury price tag
• Tattoo-Welcoming Environment: Enjoy stress-free bathing without worry about coverage or judgment
• Prime Urban Location: Just 5 minutes from Yushima Station and a short walk to Ueno Park's cultural treasures
• Stunning Rooftop Bath: Soak in the open-air rotenburo with sweeping Tokyo cityscape views
• International-Friendly Staff: Multilingual team comfortable with foreign guests (70% of pre-pandemic visitors were international)
• Budget-Conscious Option: Experience traditional Japanese hospitality at more accessible rates than typical ryokan

The bathing area at Hotel Edoya provides a sento-style experience—Tokyo's traditional communal bathing culture—rather than natural hot spring waters. The gender-separated facilities include both comfortable indoor baths and the highlight: a rooftop rotenburo where you can soak beneath the open sky while gazing at Tokyo's urban landscape. 

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The indoor baths maintain a soothing 42°C (107.6°F) temperature, while the outdoor bath runs slightly hotter—perfect for those who prefer intense heat therapy. Though not mineral-rich onsen water, the deep soaking tubs offer therapeutic hydrotherapy benefits that relieve travel-weary muscles and provide the quintessential Japanese bathing ritual that's become increasingly difficult for tattooed travelers to access in Tokyo. As you soak, you'll experience the same communal bathing tradition that has brought Tokyoites together for centuries.

Reservations can be made through major booking platforms or directly with the hotel. Booking in advance is recommended, especially during cherry blossom season (late March-early April) and autumn foliage season (November-early December) when Tokyo accommodation fills quickly.

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🌐 Website: Hotel Edoya Official Site  

📞 Phone: +81 3-3831-8121  

📍 Address: 3-20-3 Yushima, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-0034, Japan