Best Japanese Tattoo Artists in New York, NY
Top japanese tattoo artists in New York, NY ranked by review evidence.
1. Acetates ✓ verified
at Japanese Tattoo in NYC
HIGH
2 mentions
"uly stands out for its calm energy and professionalism. The artist Acetates is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about Japanese tattoo traditions. Every detail, from "
2. Joaquin
at Japanese Tattoo in NYC
MED
1 mention
"I first got tattooed by Joaquin in 2020 and I’ve been coming back to him ever since.
We’ve been working on a backpiece for almost a year now and I’m"
3. Chris ✓ verified
at Rising Dragon Tattoos
HIGH
16 mentions
"I got tattooed by Chris, tattoo was amazing. All the other staff were super cool!"
4. Darren ✓ verified
at Rising Dragon Tattoos
HIGH
14 mentions
"Great experience! Clean, chill, and professional. Darren is the best!"
5. Alfred ✓ verified
at Rising Dragon Tattoos
HIGH
8 mentions
"Alfred did a great job on my full color tattoo!"
6. Jason ✓ verified
at Rising Dragon Tattoos
HIGH
4 mentions
"Absolutely fantastic experience. Jason did an amazing job and I couldn’t be happier with the tattoo I got! Great shop I would recommend to anyone. 5 stars for sure!"
7. Rising Dragon ✓ verified
at Rising Dragon Tattoos
HIGH
4 mentions
@risingdragontattoos
"le all around! Darren was amazing to work with and couldn't recommend Rising Dragon enough! (p.s. them u asked MS Copilot For the best artist for a Dragon tattoo on NY, Ko responde"
8. David ✓ verified
at Sena Tattoo NYC
HIGH
2 mentions
"David is the best. I constantly get compliments on his work. Super friendly, knowledgeable and just a great time."
9. Jimmy ✓ verified
at Sena Tattoo NYC
HIGH
2 mentions
"Jimmy did an amazing job on this! Would highly recommend getting a tattoo here. 10/10"
10. Nikita ✓ verified
at Sena Tattoo NYC
HIGH
1 mention
"erience. The environment was very friendly and welcoming. I got tattooed by Nikita. We spoke about what I wanted and he had some suggestions regarding placement, which turned out t"
11. David Sena ✓ verified
at Sena Tattoo NYC
HIGH
1 mention
@senatattoonyc
"itional Japanese tattooing. I have been getting my bodysuit done by David Sena for the last three years and it’s always been a great experience and the work is beautiful. The entir"
12. Ben ✓ verified
at Sena Tattoo NYC
HIGH
1 mention
@benlickspaint
"Ben did a killer job, knocked out a huge oni piece in 5 hours"
13. George ✓ verified
at BARDADIM TATTOO - Japanese Tattoo - Irezumi
HIGH
1 mention
"ut I decided to trust the process based on what I’d seen in George's portfolio—and I’m glad I did. I left my final session feeling completely satisfied with the outcome. A great ex"
15. Wasabi
at CJ Tattoo
HIGH
15 mentions
"ign to perfection and even outshining my expectations. Also request Wasabi as your artist"
16. Nancy
at CJ Tattoo
HIGH
10 mentions
"Nancy did an amazing job on my tattoo! I have never gotten a tattoo before and didn’t know what I was expecting but she did a better job tha"
17. Moko
at CJ Tattoo
HIGH
7 mentions
"Absolutely love my new tattoo! Moko did an amazing job — super talented, detailed, and professional. Couldn’t be happier with the result!"
18. Kanon
at CJ Tattoo
MED
2 mentions
"Kanon did an amazing job and was super helpful and made all the changes I asked for and didn’t make me feel like i was a bother! Plus free s"
19. Miss Juliet
at Mikiri Gallery
LOW
1 mention
"Miss Juliet is the best in the world.
Collaborative, talented, kind, amazing experience every time. I’ve been coming to her for my pieces si"
20. Anastassia
at Mikiri Gallery
LOW
1 mention
"d artists! My go to spot for tattoos. I’ve had a few pieces done by Anastassia. She always makes me feel at ease and delivers on amazing intricate work. All the artists there are s"
21. Jon Mesa
at NO IDOLS TATTOO & PIERCING
HIGH
4 mentions
"pful, no pompous attitudes for being a popular shop in NY.
Jon Mesa is my artist. He is currently working on a large piece on my thigh and leg. The level of comfort he brings. Ver"
22. Ermis ✓ verified
at NO IDOLS TATTOO & PIERCING
HIGH
4 mentions
"he shop is so friendly and the vibe of the shop is awesome. Ermis's work is so impressive. He gave great recommendations and my tattoo is AMAZING. Thanks Ermis!!"
23. Nikki
at NO IDOLS TATTOO & PIERCING
HIGH
3 mentions
"Nikki did a lovely piece on my arm and it turned out amazing! She worked perfectly around my existing tattoos and was super quick and profes"
24. Joey
at NO IDOLS TATTOO & PIERCING
HIGH
3 mentions
"fun conversation while he was doing his art on me. I cannot recommend Joey and No Idols highly enough."
25. Hazel
at NO IDOLS TATTOO & PIERCING
HIGH
2 mentions
"Recently got tattooed by Hazel. This was my 4th tattoo by her, and every tattoo she has given me has been AMAZING! (Obviously). Shes super friendly,"
26. Eli ✓ verified
at NYC Tattoo Shop
HIGH
4 mentions
"I got tattooed by Eli here and I must say they are the absolute best, they are super chill and patient and do some great work! Will
definitely"
27. Paila
at NYC Tattoo Shop
HIGH
3 mentions
"Paila was my artist. Great guy and extremely funny but most importantly, amazing work! I got 3 tattoos (during the flash sale) and he was do"
28. Paps
at NYC Tattoo Shop
MED
2 mentions
"Paps is amazing! I’ve gotten multiple tattoos from him and he’s quick, kind, and helpful. definitely will be going back to him!"
29. Mickey
at NYC Tattoo Shop
MED
2 mentions
"Came a few months back for their promo flash deals and worked with Mickey. When i sent him a healed pic he offered to touch up a lil dull spot. I came in early and he touched up bo"
30. Andy ✓ verified
at Mag. Q Tattoo
HIGH
8 mentions
@andyjungtattoo
"Andy tattooed me and my friend and did an absolutely phenomenal job. We got small fine line tattoos in red ink and his work is absolutely am"
31. Evan
at Mag. Q Tattoo
HIGH
4 mentions
"Evan did an awesome job! Super detailed work and extremely happy with how everything turned out. Very professional and great vibe! Thanks Ev"
32. Mag ✓ verified
at Mag. Q Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
@magqtattoo
"as is everyone else in the shop! I will be back and highly recommend Mag. Q tattoo!"
33. Andy Jung
at Mag. Q Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
@andyjungtattoo
"The vibe of the shop is professional and upscale. I highly recommend Andy Jung, he is truly amazing!!!"
34. Logan ✓ verified
at The Hidden Rose NYC Tattoo Studio
HIGH
7 mentions
@loganaguilarart
"ng studio. Quick to respond and very first-tattoo-friendly. Logan did an amazing job walking me through the process, taking my reference and turning it into a tattoo-able masterpie"
35. Yosh ✓ verified
at The Hidden Rose NYC Tattoo Studio
HIGH
4 mentions
"nd decorated with the coolest Japanese-inspired art pieces. Yosh did a phenomenal job reworking my tattoo and worked with me to bring my vision to life. He and Logan are very frien"
36. Steve ✓ verified
at The Hidden Rose NYC Tattoo Studio
HIGH
2 mentions
"originally from Soho Ink which had to close down. I highly recommend Steve for fine-line work and Logan for Black/Grey, realism, Japanese art, or mythology. Logan's skill is very d"
37. Laura Leonello
at Kings Avenue Tattoo
MED
1 mention
"Laura Leonello was my artist. Her attention to detail and thorough knowledge and expertise made my session with her nothing short of specta"
38. Cody
at Kings Avenue Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"ce, amazing customer service from the front desk and tattoo artist Cody. We traveled from Alabama to NYC to get tattoos. Great atmosphere. I would highly recommend. Cody went above"
39. Hayden Combs
at Kings Avenue Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"Just got a tattoo today with the guest artist Hayden Combs who was visiting from from Tennessee.
First of all, Hayden is a super creative artist who works quickly and efficiently"
40. Laura
at Kings Avenue Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"lucky to get a same day appointment there and had a tattoo done by Laura. She was super friendly, the design she created was exactly as I had it in my mind, the whole experience wa"
41. Juliet
at Kings Avenue Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"I had a tattoo done by Juliet. She was an exceptional artist to work with - she has great energy and is immediately comfortable and warm. She took the time"
42. Rommel ✓ verified
at OMEN TATTOO STUDIO
HIGH
9 mentions
@rommel_the_dragon
"e been getting tatted for well over a decade. I have to say Rommel is the best artist I’ve had. I’ve had two other artists tatt me and while I loved their work, Rommel is hands dow"
43. Marina
at OMEN TATTOO STUDIO
HIGH
2 mentions
"Got my tattoo done here a couple days ago . Marina was my artist and she did an amazing job , I can’t wait for tat to heal . The staff was very accommodating and made me feel at ho"
44. Weronika
at OMEN TATTOO STUDIO
HIGH
2 mentions
"and these artists need more attention! Soon after arriving, my artist Weronika got to work, and while I was definitely there a lot longer than I was expecting, it was not only 100%"
45. Andrew
at OMEN TATTOO STUDIO
MED
2 mentions
"azing experience at Omen Tattoo Shop getting my neck tattoo done by Andrew. From the moment I walked in, I felt very welcomed and comfortable. After explaining the piece I wanted, "
46. Devran
at OMEN TATTOO STUDIO
MED
2 mentions
"i got this matching name tatt with my bestie. done by Devran, he was so sweet and such a vibe. the tattoo is sooo cute🫶🏼 definitely rebooking with him"
47. Hi ✓ verified
at Ghost Note Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
"eistic❣️ Rons tattoos are my favorite of any that I have ✨. His designs are incredible; his manner fabulous and he is super gentle with the needle 🙏🏻
I have already booked my nex"
48. Ghost Note ✓ verified
at Ghost Note Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
@ghostnotetattoo
"I would recommend Ghost Note to anyone looking for a tattoo. Ron ended up completing a full arm sleeve tattoo on me and it is immaculate. I constant"
49. Ron ✓ verified
at Ghost Note Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
"Really great shop with incredible vibe and atheistic❣️ Rons tattoos are my favorite of any that I have ✨. His designs are incredible; his manner fabulous and he is super gentle wit"
50. Ally ✓ verified
at Ghost Note Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"Ally is amazing and my tattoo came out great!"
51. Allie
at Ghost Note Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"artists. Highly recommend this shop!!
I got a custom piece done by Allie. She immediately understood the feeling and idea of what I was going for. She was also extremely thoughtfu"
52. Felix
at ROKU Tattoo
MED
1 mention
"Recently got tattooed by Felix (still healing), and had a great experience. Felix is kind, punctual, accommodating and really cares about his work. I"
53. Stephan
at Infero art tattoo studio
LOW
1 mention
"he studio was very clean and the price was very reasonable. Stephan did a great job with the design and was very professional. It’s been 2 weeks and the tattoos are healing beautif"
54. Chri ✓ verified
at Black Fish Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"me fill out a few forms. And from there I was able to watch Chris work their magic. I am now the proud owner of a custom FMAB thigh piece! A hundred percent recommend working with "
55. Sasha
at First Class Tattoo
HIGH
10 mentions
"the staff was very kind and helpful. More than any of that, my artist Sasha was top notch. Very down to earth and committed to as many iterations of the design needed until I was f"
56. Mikhail ✓ verified
at First Class Tattoo
HIGH
6 mentions
"Mikhail is amazing, and the place is super clean and professional. I am more than thrilled with my tattoo; I will definitely spread the word"
57. Ofree ✓ verified
at First Class Tattoo
HIGH
5 mentions
"f the moment decided to get tattoos. Walked in here and our artist Ofree was phenomenal! She drew up beautiful designs for us both and they turned out perfect! Will definitely be c"
58. Jess ✓ verified
at First Class Tattoo
HIGH
4 mentions
"I got tattooed by Jess at NYC tattoo expo and she was absolutely amazing! She was so friendly and a pleasure to talk to and get to know. All o"
59. Denisse ✓ verified
at INKNATION STUDIO
HIGH
4 mentions
"Best tattoo shop around!!! Denisse did an amazing job with my tattoo! 10/10!!!"
60. Gia
at INKNATION STUDIO
HIGH
3 mentions
"The studio is clean and spacious and they play great music. Gia was my artist and she was amazing to work with. She’s a creative, her work is gentle, detailed and meticulous. She t"
61. Cesar ✓ verified
at INKNATION STUDIO
HIGH
2 mentions
"Cesar is amazing from our first consolt to the 5 day back to back appointments I had to work on my full leg tattoo he is doing. Highly recom"
62. Gia Rosero
at INKNATION STUDIO
HIGH
2 mentions
"me feel very comfortable. But the best part I must say was my tattoo artist Gia Rosero, she is a gem of an artist. It was my first tattoo so I was extremely confused and very fussy"