Setouchi Onsen Tamanoyu

Really lovely onsen, definitely a must-visit if you are passing through. Regarding the tattoo thing, it is nice to see a place where foreign tourists can enjoy onsen. For residents, yes it is annoying (and completely baffling) that your zairyu excludes you, but you can also just bring your passport - they don't need to know you live here. If this is your first ever onsen, I would do some research online beforehand how to do things - I noticed an American couple having trouble communicating with staff and then looking a bit lost in the baths!

Ok, foreign tourists with tattoos, you are allowed to go here! You just need to show your passport and you will be bathing naked outdoors with Japanese locals in no time! Residents of Japan are not allowed tattoos, so you will stick out a bit, but the outdoor location is incredible and well worth it. Didn’t see too expensive either, but it was my first time, restaurant was a bit pricey so just go somewhere else for food if you’re tight for cash

I didn’t stay at the onsen, but came with my two children and husband to bathe. The facility is very high quality and clean. The outdoor baths were very relaxing to use with a variety of different temperature baths and great lighting and very nice garden and sea view to look out over while bathing. We dined at the restaurant and enjoyed high quality food with fresh ingredients.

I loved this place so much I went multiple times. It's god everything you need - food, massages, onsen. The staff are very friendly and professional, the massuse was an expert, everything was very high quality. The check in system makes it very easy to pay for services there. My favourite part was the outdoor bath, it was a full moon and felt very magical.

I had a wonderful experience here. Spacious and diverse Onsen. I had one of the most beautifully presented sushi dinners. I understand some say it is expensive for Japanese standards, but it's right on the sea and in a tourist destination, so by this standard it's fair IMO. Just all around a luxurious Onsen experience.