Can I get a massage with tattoos?

Hello,

I know there are a lot of posts about tattoos on here, but none of them cover getting massages. Is it possible to get a massage if you have tattoos in Japan? Also, where would you recommend getting a massage in Tokyo. I am on a tight budget (but REALLY want to get a massage), so the cheaper the better.

Thank you!

What kind of massages are you talking about? Many that I know (for example, sports therapy type of massage such as "Temomin" chain) do not require you to expose your skin, so I don't see any problem.

My favourite place is a chain called The Shiatsu Room, which has branches in various places- Shibuya, Harajuku, Aoyama etc. I have a small tattoo on my foot and they haven't mentioned it although they massage your feet so they have obviously seen it.

For Shiatsu you remain clothed or put on their pyjama-like clothes so tattoos on your back etc. won't be seen.

Google "Shiatsu Room Tokyo and you will find their site. If you don't speak Japanese there should be someone on hand with enough English to help you.

I am looking for a relaxing-type massage. Not sports. But thank you for the recommendations and the help.

If you go for the real relaxing type, then the Shiatsu place mentioned by Sira sounds good, or reflexology places would be good. (I only brought up the Temomin as an example of how you need to be dressed - I often go there at work break time for a short back massage and no problem not changing into any special gear at all - and they are of the loosen-stiff-muscles with firm hands type.)