Best Japanese Tattoo Artists in Chicago, IL
Top japanese tattoo artists in Chicago, IL ranked by review evidence.
1. 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"
2. Felipe
at Speakeasy Custom Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"Felipe did an amazing job and made us feel so comfortable throughout the process. We got a couple’s tattoo in our own handwriting and a port"
3. Joseph
at Awaken Tattoo and Gallery
MED
2 mentions
"t to place a review after the healing process was all done. Joseph did an outstanding job. I hardly knew what I wanted and he blew me away with the beautiful and bold work he produ"
4. Brenton
at Mind Crusher Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"Brenton did a great job! It was my first time getting a tattoo, and he made me feel at ease and took time to make sure it was the design tha"
5. Mayday ✓ verified
at Mayday Tattoo Co
HIGH
1 mention
"Awesome, clean shop!! Highly recommend Mayday. Make sure to get ahead and book your appointments now as they fill up quickly. DJ does all my work. Very clean and profess"
6. Tim ✓ verified
at Goodkind Tattoo - Chicago
HIGH
1 mention
"Tim did my tattoo and absolutely killed it! Would definitely recommend!"
8. Nuco ✓ verified
at Studio One Chicago
HIGH
1 mention
"Got my first tattoo here on 8/24/20. My artist Nuco was awesome and completely honest about my tattoo and what to expect. Highly recommend Studio One Chicago!!!"
9. 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"
10. Pablo
at Logan Square Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"eally polite and also gave me compliments on my new tattoo. Pablo did his thing and I am very happy with the work he put in."
11. Cori ✓ verified
at Logan Square Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"Got a black and grey done by Cori! They made me feel so comfortable for my first tattoo and walked me through the whole process. The work came out beautiful and"
12. Gifford
at Logan Square Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"I had several large cover-up projects done by Gifford at Logan Square Tattoo, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. His ink-wash technique is refined and precise — shading"
13. 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"
14. 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"
15. 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. "
16. Jess
at Crispy Aura Fine Line Tattoos
HIGH
9 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"
17. Lexi
at Crispy Aura Fine Line Tattoos
HIGH
9 mentions
"ispy Aura and it was a great experience, as always!! I have worked with Lexi, Linh, and Kirstie and they have always been kind, prompt, communicative, and overall very easy to work"
18. Cate
at Crispy Aura Fine Line Tattoos
HIGH
8 mentions
"AMAZING TALENT!! I cannot recommend Cate/crispy aura enough — she puts her heart and soul into her work and her lines are absolute perfection. I love how detail-orie"
19. Linh
at Crispy Aura Fine Line Tattoos
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"
20. Ash ✓ verified
at Crispy Aura Fine Line Tattoos
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. Dawn
at Metamorph Tattoo Studios
HIGH
4 mentions
"Awesome shop! I had my first tattoo done here, and my artist Dawn made me feel very comfortable with the whole process. She was cool with me having my best friend and boyfriend tag"
22. Peter
at Metamorph Tattoo Studios
HIGH
2 mentions
"ey were so kind and made sure i was comfortable. My artist, Peter did a phenomenal job. he listened to me and put up with my first time jitters and let my friend stay to support me"
23. Sergio
at Metamorph Tattoo Studios
MED
2 mentions
"I got a spiderman tattoo done by Sergio also known as Raventattoo he made my dream tattoo come to life he is not only amazing at what he does but he was patient and"
24. Hi ✓ verified
at Metamorph Tattoo Studios
HIGH
2 mentions
"I recently got a tattoo here and Sergio did an amazing job! His work is very impressive. He has great work in black and grey as well as in color. I got my first black and grey piec"
25. Yuliya
at Metamorph Tattoo Studios
MED
2 mentions
"Tattoo artist Yuliya did a great job on my sleeve. Amazing attention to small details, fine lines, and shading. Ended up being a much longer job than expe"
26. Julia ✓ verified
at Good Omen Tattoo
HIGH
11 mentions
"Julia is amazing, she makes sure you are comfortable, gives snacks and water, and makes sure everything is perfect! Thank you Julia!!"
27. Julia Campione
at Good Omen Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
"The dopest! I got tattooed by Julia Campione on Friday, and it's already my favorite piece in my collection. Everyone in the shop was so friendly and welc"
28. Zahra
at Good Omen Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
"the artists are super talented. I’ve gotten several tattoos done by Zahra (at Good Omen and at the prior shop she was at). Zahra is awesome at bold traditional tattoos - her work i"
29. Robyn
at Good Omen Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
"environment i definitely want to go back and get more done! Robyn was my tattoo artist and they are very kind my dragon turned out sick >:3"
30. Zarah
at Good Omen Tattoo
MED
1 mention
"I got tattooed by Zarah. And she did AMAZING she was so sweet and nice. She has a light hand which made my experience way less painless than i"
31. 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 "
32. Antonio
at Tattoo Factory
HIGH
4 mentions
"Antonio did an AMAZING job on my tattoo! He was friendly and immediately made me feel comfortable. As a tourist getting a souvenir tattoo, I"
33. Hoku
at Tattoo Factory
MED
2 mentions
"100000% recommend Hoku! She is so talented & kind! I’ve gotten several tattoos from her. I recommend her to everyone, but particularly if you are lo"
34. Mike
at Tattoo Factory
MED
2 mentions
"I have gotten all of my tattoo's done by Mike at Tattoo Factory. He is an amazing artist and i wouldn't let anyone else put ink on my skin. Recently i took my wife there and"
35. 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"