# Tsunami Tattoo

> Tattoo studio in Tacoma, WA. Tsunami Tattoo is a tattoo studio in Tacoma’s historic Hilltop neighborhood. It offers custom tattooing, and its artists handle their own bookings, consultations, artwork, scheduling, and deposits.

- Address: 1308 M.L.K. Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
- City: Tacoma, WA
- County: Pierce County, Washington
- Phone: (253) 970-7612
- Website: https://www.tsutattoo.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsunami_tattoo_tacoma
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/161893717164112
- Services: tattoo
- City of Tacoma registered business since 2000 (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 2026-09-23)
- Coordinates: 47.249574, -122.45152
- Source page: https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/tsunami-tattoo

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## Highlights

- Appointment-based studio; artists handle their own bookings
- Same-day and next-day appointments may be available
- Established in Tacoma in 2000

## Artists at Tsunami Tattoo

- [Cedar](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/cedar-tsunami-tattoo) — Tattoo artist
- [Oz](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/oz-tsunami-tattoo) — Tattoo artist
- [Tim McCarthy](https://seattle-tattoo.org/artists/tim-mccarthy) — Tattoo artist · Geometric, Ornamental · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timmccarthytattooing

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

## FAQ

**Where is Tsunami Tattoo located?**
Tsunami Tattoo is at 1308 M.L.K. Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405 (Pierce County).

**How do I book a tattoo at Tsunami Tattoo?**
Reach Tsunami Tattoo through the website (tsutattoo.com), phone at (253) 970-7612, or Instagram (@tsunami_tattoo_tacoma). Most Washington studios ask for a deposit to hold an appointment, and custom pieces usually need a consultation first.

**Is Tsunami Tattoo 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 Tsunami Tattoo as a registered City of Tacoma business since 2000 (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 Tsunami Tattoo?**
Nearby studios include Cicada Tattoo (0.1 mi), Rose Cutter (0.4 mi), and Ninth Tentacle Tattoo (0.4 mi).

**Who handles bookings and consultations?**
The artists handle their own bookings and consultations directly.

## Nearby tattoo studios

- [Cicada Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/cicada-tattoo) — 1128 S L St, Tacoma, WA 98405 · (253) 260-4045 · https://www.cicadatattoo.com · 0.1 mi
- [Rose Cutter](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/rose-cutter) — 1326 Tacoma Ave S #100, Tacoma, WA 98402 · (253) 999-2982 · https://www.rosecuttertacoma.com · 0.4 mi
- [Ninth Tentacle Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/ninth-tentacle-tattoo) — 508a S 11th St, Tacoma, WA 98402 · (253) 414-8239 · https://ninthtentacletattoo.com · 0.4 mi
- [Th3darkartcoll3ctiv3 Tattoo Studio](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/th3darkartcoll3ctiv3-tattoo-studio) — Tacoma, WA · (425) 244-8695 · https://www.tdactattoostudio.com · 0.6 mi
- [Destiny City Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/destiny-city-tattoo) — 762 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402 · (253) 267-5439 · https://destinycitytattoo.com · 0.7 mi

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