Aum Lukkana Shares Experience of Being Asked to Leave Japanese Onsen Due to Tattoos

Thai actress Lukkana “Aum” Kamnerdploy was forced to leave a Japanese onsen after staff spotted her tattoos, according to reports from Matichon Online and Thairath. Despite attempts to conceal the ink, the actress was requested to exit the facility.

A failed attempt at concealment

The incident took place during a trip to Japan. Reports from Kapook and The Bangkok Insight detail how Lukkana tried to hide her tattoos before entering the baths. It didn’t work. Staff spotted the ink, leading to the immediate request for her to vacate the premises.

Regret over the ink

The encounter left a mark. According to Thairath, Lukkana expressed significant regret over the situation, stating that if she could travel back in time, she would choose not to get the tattoos.

The weight of Japanese bathing tradition

The experience underscores the rigid nature of tattoo policies in certain Japanese establishments. Many traditional onsens maintain a strict ban, rooted in historical associations between tattoos and organized crime. While some modern facilities now offer private baths or allow tattoo covers, the tradition remains uncompromising in many locations.

A cautionary tale for Thai travelers

Several Thai entertainment news sources, including Naewna and LINE TODAY, documented the event, focusing on Lukkana’s personal reaction. Because the actress explicitly mentioned she would avoid getting tattooed if given the chance to change the past, the story has become a cautionary anecdote for other Thai travelers visiting Japanese hot springs.

The sequence of events remains consistent across reports from Matichon Online, Thairath, and Kapook: an attempt to hide the ink, a discovery by staff, and a prompt exit.