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Tattoo shops in Chinatown–International District
Chinatown, Japantown and Little Saigon around a major transit hub
Quick answerUpdated October 18, 2026
The Chinatown–International District is the center of Seattle's Asian American community, made up of Chinatown, Japantown and Little Saigon, and one of the city's best-connected neighborhoods: both light rail lines, Amtrak and Sounder trains, and the First Hill Streetcar stop here. Studios are few, but downtown, Pioneer Square and Capitol Hill are minutes away.
- Asian American heritage
- Food
- Transit hub
- Historic
- Walkable
No studios inside Chinatown–International District yet
We don’t list a tattoo studio within Chinatown–International District’s boundaries. These are the closest ones:
Jackson St Tattoo
208 S Jackson St · Pioneer Square · 0.4 mi
From The Heart Tattoo Seattle
108 S Jackson St · Pioneer Square · 0.5 mi
Dr Needles Tattoo
500 Broadway · First Hill · 0.6 mi
Getting tattooed in Chinatown–International District
The district includes three neighborhoods. Chinatown is centered on Hing Hay Park, Japantown (Nihonmachi) on Sixth Avenue and Main Street, and Little Saigon around 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street. The Wing Luke Museum on South King Street and the flagship Uwajimaya store are local landmarks, and the area is one of the city's best places to eat.
International District/Chinatown Station is where the 2 Line, which began crossing Lake Washington on I-90 in March 2026, joins the 1 Line, so you can ride in directly from the Eastside. The First Hill Streetcar runs along Jackson Street with stops at Fifth, Seventh and 12th avenues, and King Street Station next door serves Amtrak and Sounder trains.
Street parking is paid Monday through Saturday until 8 p.m. and free on Sundays. After a session, the neighborhood's restaurants, bakeries and the Wing Luke Museum are all good ways to spend time indoors while a new tattoo settles.
Just outside Chinatown–International District
Photo: studio websiteEditor’s pickFenix Tattoo
Pioneer Square, Seattle · 0.6 mi
Fenix Tattoo and Piercing is a tattoo studio in Seattle’s Pioneer Square offering tattoos and piercings. The studio says its tattoo styles include photo realism and traditional, as well as fully custom designs.
American TraditionalRealismWalk-ins(206) 623-1090ViewNieU Studio
Downtown, Seattle · 0.9 mi
NieU Studio is a tattoo studio in Seattle. The studio describes its approach as contemporary and says its artists create personalized tattoo designs.
nieustudio.comView
Sorry Sorry
First Hill, Seattle · 1.0 mi
Sorry Sorry Tattoo is a tattoo studio at 1214 10th Avenue in Seattle. The studio describes its work as illustrative and fully shaded, and says it accepts tattoo inquiries through booking forms or artist contacts.
Not confirmed openIllustrativesorrysorrystore.comView
Parlor-F Tattoo
First Hill, Seattle · 1.0 mi
Parlor-F is a tattoo and art studio in Seattle. It operates by appointment and offers tattooing, painting, graphics, and commissioned artwork.
(206) 328-4882View
Editor’s pickLaughing Buddha Tattoo
Capitol Hill, Seattle · 1.0 mi
1121 E Union St
Open dailyPiercing(206) 329-8274View
Chinatown–International District tattoo FAQ
How many tattoo shops are in Chinatown–International District?
We don't currently list a tattoo studio inside Chinatown–International District's boundaries. The closest options are in neighboring areas, shown on this page.
Can I take light rail from the Eastside to the International District?
Yes. Since March 28, 2026, the 2 Line has crossed Lake Washington on I-90, stopping at Mercer Island and Judkins Park before reaching International District/Chinatown Station, where it joins the 1 Line. Riders from Bellevue and Redmond can now reach Seattle tattoo appointments without transferring.
Where can I park in the Chinatown–International District?
Street parking is paid Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and free on Sundays and holidays, with posted time limits. For a long session, use a nearby garage or arrive by light rail, the First Hill Streetcar, or a Sounder or Amtrak train at King Street Station.