Originally Posted by
voop
Still, if you've got tattoo's, then I advice to verify if a given onsen will allow you in before going there.
I was updating the OP as you posted it seems - I've mentioned LaQua before (long ago) as a potential place to spend a layover and it's great to have you confirm that it can work this way. Hopefully the other suggestions (Oedo Monogatari & Kodainoyu) will present some interesting alternatives - the Kodainoyu will let you bathe/sauna/drink/watch & surf through Japanese TV.
I did mention the tattoo taboo, but I was only able to include this information about two Onsen (Zaboo & Oedo Monogatari) as they were the only places I knew for sure that banned them outright. It's just never been an issue for me. I'll be happy to update should anyone know of others that disapprove of body art.
Originally Posted by
jib71
And don't forget the modern spa at Toshima-en.
Done! Thanks!