Tattoo Shops in San Jose, CA
91 studios in and around San Jose, California — call ahead even for walk-ins — a shop with five artists can still be booked solid on a Saturday, and piercing hours often differ from tattoo hours.
San Jose has about 997,368 residents, which works out to 9.1 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.
3D Brows By MH
5750 Santa Teresa Blvd, San Jose, CA 95123-4500
🕒 Mon-Tue 10am-6pm, Thu-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Baby Ear Piercing PiercingAppointment only
980 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128-2921
Bay Area Tooth Gems Appointment only
1939 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116-2000
💲 $80-$250
Black Lantern Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
3155 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95008-6756
DA Underground Tat-2 Cover-ups
3132 Story Rd, San Jose, CA 95127-3816
Eleventh Dimension Tattoo Arts Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
2314 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128-1650
🕒 Tue-Sun 11am-7pm
Humble Beginnings Tattoo Appointment only
982 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126-3136
🕒 Mon-Sat 12pm-7pm, Tue-Sat 10am-8pm
KT Dragon Tattoo Studio
1939 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116-2000
🕒 Mon-Sat 1pm-9pm, Sun appointment only
Kiddo_arte Custom designAppointment only
2847 S White Rd, San Jose, CA 95148-2942
M-23 Tattoos & Body Piercing Piercing
1096 S 2nd St, San Jose, CA 95112-5827
MARS Ink Tattoo Studio & New Skin Pop-Up Clinic Custom designAppointment only
1884 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95128-1913
💲 $100-200+
Make Me Holey Body Piercing Piercing
1058 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125-3110
My Mai Brows Appointment only
201 E Taylor St, San Jose, CA 95112-5036
New Generation Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
1189 Branham Ln, San Jose, CA 95118-3766
🕒 Mon-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun closed
New Skin Tattoo Removal (Pop-Up) Appointment only
1884 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95128
🕒 Tue-Sat 9am-3pm
💲 $80-$100
Parallax Custom designAppointment only
4324 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
🕒 Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
Pierced Out Walk-ins welcomePiercing
3014 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124-2052
💲 $80-$250
Players Ink Walk-ins welcomePiercing
518 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95126-3648
Sacred Oath Tattoos Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
1954 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124-2844
🕒 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
💲 $100 minimum
Soul Imagez Tattoo Walk-ins welcome
2092 Concourse Dr, San Jose, CA 95131-1893
🕒 Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm
State of Grace Custom designAppointment only
221 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112-3202
🕒 Tue-Sun 11am-7pm, Mon closed
💲 $100 minimum
Taylor Ink Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
2955 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95111-1200
The Holy Scythe Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
1043 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126-3026
💲 $200/hr, $100 minimum
War Paint Tattoo and Piercing Piercing
414 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128-2209
California statewide, by feature
- Piercing Shops in California547
- Walk-In Tattoo Shops in California328
- Custom Tattoo Design Studios in California480
- Cover-Up Tattoo Artists in California161
- Permanent Makeup and Cosmetic Tattooing Studios in California128
- Studios Offering Professional Ear Piercings in California44
- Neo Traditional Tattoo Artists and Studios in California68
- Fine Line and Single Needle Tattoo Artists in California75
Nearby in California
- San Marcos7
- Inglewood6
- Burbank2
- Berkeley20
- Redlands14
- Campbell3
- Santa Clara3
- Milpitas3
- Sunnyvale6
- Fremont6
- Morgan Hill7
- Los Angeles314
- San Diego213
Good to know about tattoo shops in San Jose
How many tattoo shops are there in San Jose?
We list 91 tattoo shops in San Jose with addresses, and 86 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in San Jose?
Call ahead — 86 of the 91 tattoo shops here list a number. Hours at independent tattoo shops shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.
Are tattoo shops open on Sunday?
Operating hours vary by studio, but many tattoo parlors open on weekends to accommodate client schedules. There are currently 91 tattoo shops listed in San Jose, California, with 86 providing direct phone contact to verify their Sunday availability. We recommend calling ahead or booking an appointment online.
Where can I get tattoo removal?
You can find professional laser tattoo removal services at specialized clinics and select tattoo parlors in San Jose, California. Our directory features 91 local providers, including 86 with verified contact numbers to schedule a consultation. Compare local listings to find certified technicians near you.