2026 Price Guide
Japanese Irezumi tattoo cost.
Full-body compositions built around dragons, koi, tigers, hannya masks, and cherry blossoms — connected by wind bars and swirling water. Designed to be seen at body scale, not zoomed in.
Real prices by artist tier
japanese irezumi pieces typically take 4–8 hours of chair time. Here's what that costs at different artist experience levels in 2026:
| Artist tier | Hourly rate | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice (1–2 yrs) | $100/hr | $500–$1,000 |
| Resident artist (3–6 yrs) | $175/hr | $875–$1,750 |
| Established (waitlist) | $300/hr | $1,500–$3,000 |
| Renowned / guest | $500/hr | $2,500–$5,000 |
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Best for
Sleeves, backpieces, chest panels, bodysuits. Not the style for a small forearm accent.
A quick history
A 400-year unbroken tradition from Ukiyo-e woodblock printing. Horiyoshi III is the most influential living master.
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