Best Japanese Tattoo Artists in Chicago, IL
Top japanese tattoo artists in Chicago, IL ranked by review evidence.
1. Alex
at Speakeasy Custom Tattoo
HIGH
13 mentions
"Alex did an amazing job with my memorial tattoo! Had him add some of his own design to the image and I couldn't be happier."
2. Dina
at Speakeasy Custom Tattoo
HIGH
5 mentions
"Highly recommend Dina litun, the quality of her work I would kill for, thankfully they accept cash lol"
3. Evgenii
at Speakeasy Custom Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
"ii Matsapura. Brigitta tattooed Doc Holliday on my side and Evgenii did the vampire on my arm from Sinners. They both turned out exactly as I wanted them to. I will continue having"
4. Alex Prequel
at Speakeasy Custom Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
"100/10, absolutely recommend! Alex Prequel did a kintsugi inspired sleeve based on inspiration art I sent him and I could not be any happier!! Brilliant color, amazing li"
6. Billy ✓ verified
at Ironwood Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
"e wall and Billy tweaked it a bit to make it his own style. Billy did a amazing job with his lining and also did an incredible job with the coloring in and shading. It took two ses"
7. Giovanna
at Master Craft Tattoo Co.
MED
2 mentions
"orever.
If you’re thinking about getting a tattoo, I can’t recommend Giovanna and Master Craft Tattoos Co. enough. The whole experience was professional, comfortable, and genuinel"
8. Josmer
at Master Craft Tattoo Co.
LOW
1 mention
"Josmer did a phenomenal job his linings and detail are incredible! I'm definitely coming back and very well professional establishment.. hig"
9. Tim ✓ verified
at Goodkind Tattoo - Chicago
HIGH
1 mention
"Tim did my tattoo and absolutely killed it! Would definitely recommend!"
10. Jay
at Studio One Ink Chicago Tattoo Shop
LOW
1 mention
"Jay did an amazing job with my daughter tattoo. He took his time and he has great communication skills. He made her feel comfortable during"
11. Sammy
at Animal Farm Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"My first tattoo, Sammy did a great job the whole way from explaining things during the consultation and getting the work done tattoo day. Dude is a great art"
12. Hunter ✓ verified
at Animal Farm Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"tattoo and it turned out amazing, exactly what I asked for. Hunter did my fiancé and it turned out perfectly. They were quick without sacrificing the quality. They didn't over char"
13. Thi ✓ verified
at Fudo Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"my dream in mind, and walked out with my dream on my body. This tattoo is an homage to my homeland of Israel, and this helps me feel like I am always back home, wherever I may be. "
14. Helen ✓ verified
at Tattoo Union
HIGH
1 mention
"I was recommended by a friend to get my helix and flat done by Helen at tattoo union in 2024. And they did not disappoint!!! The environment was cool yet comfortable. I have gotta "
15. Micah
at Studio One Chicago
LOW
1 mention
"Micah did a PHENOMENAL job. I love how I gave him a simple reference photo and he added so many more beautiful things to it. Definitely comi"
16. Lexi
at Crispy Aura Fine Line Tattoos & Tooth Gems
HIGH
14 mentions
"The whole process was so easy start to finish. 10/10 would recommend Lexi and Crispy Aura if you're looking for a Chicago shop!"
17. Jess
at Crispy Aura Fine Line Tattoos & Tooth Gems
HIGH
8 mentions
"Jess did an amazing job on my tattoo! She took feedback really well on the design and nailed it! She was super helpful in helping me decide"
18. Linh
at Crispy Aura Fine Line Tattoos & Tooth Gems
HIGH
9 mentions
"I worked with Linh (@petitetats) and she is LOVELY and a very skilled artist! She took time with creating my design and it turned out even be"
19. Cate
at Crispy Aura Fine Line Tattoos & Tooth Gems
HIGH
7 mentions
"Cate did my tattoo, and I was so impressed at every single step!!! The studio is clean and very cute, all the artists were kind and professi"
20. Ash ✓ verified
at Crispy Aura Fine Line Tattoos & Tooth Gems
HIGH
6 mentions
"xperiences with Crispy Aura for both of my tattoos! I can’t recommend Ash and Jess enough. 🩵
I got my first tattoo from Jess and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! I a"
21. Rosemary
at Chicago Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing
MED
2 mentions
"Rosemary did an awesome job with me and my mom. Made us feel comfortable and safe"
22. Ruben ✓ verified
at Chicago Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing
HIGH
2 mentions
"Ruben did a fantastic job on my tattoo on my left leg. This tattoo shines. It took 4 1/2 hours and it was well worth it . Go to Ruben to get"
23. Sam ✓ verified
at Chicago Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing
HIGH
1 mention
"Sam is amazing one of the very best. Greatest person here"
24. Rossmary
at Chicago Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing
LOW
1 mention
"Rossmary did my eyebrow and nose pricing fast and easy💯. I recommend her 💯"
25. Jonathan ✓ verified
at Chicago Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing
HIGH
1 mention
"i needed a red tattoo covered up and Jonathan did an amazing job. he was very nice and polite. he gave out cool stickers too. very happy with my cover up"
26. Ivy ✓ verified
at Old Town Tatu
HIGH
1 mention
"I can’t recommend Ivy enough! From the very first consultation, her communication was excellent, making me feel confident every step of the way. She"
27. David
at Mind Crusher Tattoo
HIGH
19 mentions
"Got my tattoo done by David. He was very kind and had a steady hand."
28. Brandon
at Mind Crusher Tattoo
HIGH
5 mentions
"Best tattoo place ever this was done by Brandon"
29. Mind Crusher ✓ verified
at Mind Crusher Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
@mindcrushertattoo
"5 stars
100% on rotten tomatoes
10/10
I recommend Mind Crusher and Kalm. Such a great experience and will definitely go back for any and all future tats :)
Walk in welcome and frie"
30. Kalm
at Mind Crusher Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
"Kalm was my artist, he was so great and made sure I was comfortable and confident throughout the process. I got a script tattoo on my lower"
31. Brenton
at Mind Crusher Tattoo
MED
2 mentions
"eference pics. I will absolutely be coming back to get work done by Brenton. 💜☮️✨"
32. Ben
at Deluxe Tattoo
HIGH
5 mentions
"Most professional tattoo experience of my life! Ben did an awesome job on a cover up for me. He came up with an awesome design, communication was great, and he did a great job. "
33. Claudio
at Deluxe Tattoo
HIGH
4 mentions
"Claudio did a great job on my tattoo I love it. I emailed him a couple of ago about some ideas and he responded quickly . He put me at ease"
34. John Wayne
at Deluxe Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
"John Wayne is the best. He’s always easy to book with and he’s always able to bring my vision to life!"
35. Troy
at Deluxe Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
"nd I love each piece I’ve had done. My husband has had work done by Troy as well and other artist I don’t know the names of at Deluxe and they all look fantastic. The consistency o"
36. Cori ✓ verified
at Logan Square Tattoo
HIGH
13 mentions
"Highly recommend Cori for precision and great artistry."
37. Gifford
at Logan Square Tattoo
HIGH
8 mentions
"Had an amazing experience!! My artist Gifford is extremely talented and highly recommend!"
38. Pablo ✓ verified
at Logan Square Tattoo
HIGH
5 mentions
"Pablo did a cover-up/rework of a cover up I got done a couple years ago that I wasn’t happy with. A lot of artists I reached out to wouldn’t"
39. Logan Square ✓ verified
at Logan Square Tattoo
HIGH
5 mentions
"Highly recommend Logan Square Tattoo and Allie specifically.
It’s always hard to pick a shop, especially in a place like Chicago with so many. Cam"
40. Allie ✓ verified
at Logan Square Tattoo
HIGH
4 mentions
"y partner for a random walk-in while we were in Chicago and got tattooed by Allie and Cori. They were both great tattooers with fantastic 'bedside manner.' They answered my partner"