# Tattoo Asylum

> Tattoo studio in Tacoma, WA. Tattoo Asylum is a tattoo studio with artists who specialize in several tattoo styles. One artist seeks clients interested in creating custom, one-of-a-kind pieces.

- Address: 5225 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409
- City: Tacoma, WA
- County: Pierce County, Washington
- Phone: (253) 503-1058
- Website: https://www.tattooasylum253.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tattooasylum253
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094025118836
- Styles: American Traditional, Neo-Traditional, Japanese (Irezumi), Blackwork, Black and Grey, Realism, Watercolor, Illustrative, Chicano, Anime, Cover-Up
- Services: tattoo, custom-design
- City of Tacoma registered business since 2023 (account 500201823; source: tacoma.hub.arcgis.com; as of 2026-10-16). A city business registration, not a WA DOL tattoo license.
- Listing status: listed open (data as of 2026-10-18)
- Coordinates: 47.208825, -122.48345
- Source page: https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/tattoo-asylum

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## Artists at Tattoo Asylum

- [Spidey](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/spidey-tattoo-asylum) — Owner and tattoo artist · Japanese (Irezumi), Blackwork, Black and Grey, Chicano, Anime · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_spidey92
- [Juan](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/juan-tattoo-asylum) — Tattoo artist · Neo-Traditional, Black and Grey, Realism, Watercolor, Color, Cover-Up · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barquisimeto_ink_tattoo
- [Moth](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/moth-tattoo-asylum) — Tattoo artist · American Traditional, Blackwork, Illustrative · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothboy_tattoo

_From the studio's own website. Professional information only._

## FAQ

**Where is Tattoo Asylum located?**
Tattoo Asylum is at 5225 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409 (Pierce County).

**How do I book a tattoo at Tattoo Asylum?**
Reach Tattoo Asylum through the website (tattooasylum253.com), phone at (253) 503-1058, or Instagram (@tattooasylum253). Most Washington studios ask for a deposit to hold an appointment, and custom pieces usually need a consultation first.

**Is Tattoo Asylum licensed?**
Washington requires every tattoo shop and tattoo artist to hold a Department of Licensing license (RCW 18.300). You can confirm any shop or artist with the DOL license lookup; see our Washington tattoo laws guide for how. City of Tacoma, Tax and License open data lists Tattoo Asylum as a registered City of Tacoma business since 2023 (data as of October 16, 2026). That is a city business registration, not a Department of Licensing tattoo license.

**What other tattoo shops are near Tattoo Asylum?**
Nearby studios include Homage Tattoo (< 0.1 mi), Nautilus Tattoo Studio (< 0.1 mi), and Panther Riot Tattoo (< 0.1 mi).

**What tattoo styles are represented at Tattoo Asylum?**
The artist profiles name Japanese, anime, blackwork, Chicano black and grey, neo-traditional, realism, full color, cover-up, watercolor, American Traditional, and illustrative styles.

## Nearby tattoo studios

- [Homage Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/homage-tattoo) — 5224 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409 · (253) 474-1900 · < 0.1 mi
- [Nautilus Tattoo Studio](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/nautilus-tattoo-studio) — 5243 S Tacoma Way Suite F, Tacoma, WA 98409 · (541) 648-6232 · https://www.nautilustattoostudio.com · < 0.1 mi
- [Panther Riot Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/panther-riot-tattoo) — 5406B S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409 · (253) 527-2737 · < 0.1 mi
- [Mind's Eye](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/minds-eye) — 5437 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409 · (253) 888-9401 · 0.1 mi
- [Dreamcatcher Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/dreamcatcher-tattoo) — 5502 S Mullen St, Tacoma, WA 98409 · 0.8 mi

_Data: OpenStreetMap contributors, Overture Maps Foundation, studio websites, City of Tacoma, Tax and License, Seattle Tattoo editors. Updated October 18, 2026._