In this post, I present 30 unique and creative text-to-image AI art prompts for drawing high-resolution, delicate, and stunning tattoos of the Japanese tattoo style. Each prompt incorporates the best combination of core subject, art genres, styles, mediums, techniques, lighting settings, and color settings. Additionally, the prompts include the three most suitable artists for each subject. From mythical creatures to landscapes, animals to floral motifs, these prompts offer a wide range of options for those seeking to add a touch of Japanese tattoo art to their skin.

30 Breathtaking Japanese Tattoo Art Prompts

1. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (The Dragon and the Cherry Blossom); A fierce dragon coiling around a cherry blossom tree in full bloom, symbolizing strength and beauty; Irezumi, Traditional Japanese; Realism, Illustrative; Ink and watercolor; Bright, contrasting lighting; Vibrant colors with black ink accents; by Horiyoshi III, Horitomo, and Shige; Unreal engine 5.
2. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (The Koi Fish); A majestic koi fish swimming upstream, symbolizing perseverance and determination; Irezumi, Traditional Japanese; Realism, Illustrative; Ink and watercolor; Soft, natural lighting; Vibrant colors with black ink accents; by Horitomo, Shige, and Choshu Horikazu; Unreal engine 5.
3. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (The Phoenix and Peonies); A majestic phoenix surrounded by peonies, symbolizing rebirth and prosperity; Irezumi, Traditional Japanese; Realism, Illustrative; Ink and watercolor; Bright, contrasting lighting; Vibrant colors with black ink accents; by Horiyoshi III, Horitomo, and Horikiku; Unreal engine 5.
4. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (The Samurai); A fierce samurai warrior in armor, symbolizing honor and courage; Irezumi, Traditional Japanese; Realism, Illustrative; Ink and watercolor; Soft, diffused lighting; Monochromatic with shades of black and gray; by Horiyoshi III, Shige, and Horikiku; Unreal engine 5.
5. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (The Geisha); A serene geisha adorned in traditional attire, symbolizing beauty and grace; Irezumi, Traditional Japanese; Realism, Illustrative; Ink and watercolor; Soft, natural lighting; Vibrant colors with black ink accents; by Horitomo, Horikiku, and Yushi Takei; Unreal engine 5.
6. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (The Great Wave off Kanagawa); Depicting a powerful ocean wave with a fishing boat in the foreground, symbolizing strength and bravery; Ukiyo-e, Traditional Japanese; Ink and Watercolor; Strong contrast between black ink and blue watercolor; Dimly lit with moonlight shining on the water; Shades of blue and black; by Katsushika Hokusai, Utagawa Hiroshige, and Kawanabe Kyosai; Unreal engine 5
7. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (Fierce dragon in a circle); A dragon with sharp claws and fierce eyes, symbolizing strength, courage, and good fortune; Irezumi, Traditional Japanese; Ink and Acrylic; Strong contrast between black ink and red acrylic; Well-lit with direct lighting to highlight the details of the dragon; Red, black, and gold; by Horikazu, Horiyoshi III, and Shige; Unreal engine 5
8. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (Cherry blossom tree); A tree with pink cherry blossoms, symbolizing beauty and the transience of life; Sumi-e, Traditional Japanese; Ink and Watercolor; Soft, diffused lighting to create a dreamy atmosphere; Shades of pink and green; by Katsushika Hokusai, Yosa Buson, and Suzuki Kiitsu; Unreal engine 5
9. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (Koi fish swimming upstream); A colorful koi fish swimming upstream against a current, symbolizing perseverance and determination; Irezumi, Traditional Japanese; Ink and Watercolor; Strong contrast between black ink and colorful watercolor; Well-lit with direct lighting to highlight the details of the koi fish; Shades of red, blue, and gold; by Horiyoshi III, Horitomo, and Horikiku; Unreal engine 5
10. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (Phoenix rising from ashes); A phoenix with wings spread and flames in the background, symbolizing rebirth and renewal; Irezumi, Traditional Japanese; Ink and Acrylic; Strong contrast between black ink and red acrylic; Dimly lit with a spotlight on the phoenix; Shades of red, orange, and black; by Horiyoshi III, Horimatsu, and Horikiku; Unreal engine 5
11. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (Oni mask with cherry blossom background); Traditional Japanese, Neo-traditional, Surrealism; Watercolor, Ink wash painting; Soft, diffused lighting; Pink, White and Red colors; by Horiyoshi III, Horimasa, and Horitomo; Unreal engine 5
12. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (Dragon with waves and clouds); Irezumi, Neo-traditional, Realism; Oil painting, Watercolor, Ink; Strong, dramatic lighting; Blue, Green and Purple colors; by Hokusai, Hiroshige, and Jakuchu; Unreal engine 5
13. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (Phoenix rising from flames); Irezumi, Neo-traditional, Realism; Acrylic, Ink, Watercolor; Soft, diffused lighting; Red, Orange and Yellow colors; by Horitomo, Horiyoshi III, and Horikitsune; Unreal engine 5
14. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (Koi fish swimming upstream); Irezumi, Neo-traditional, Realism; Watercolor, Ink wash painting, Oil painting; Soft, diffused lighting; Red, Orange, and White colors; by Horimasa, Horitomo, and Horiyoshi III; Unreal engine 5
15. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (Samurai mask with chrysanthemum and peony flowers); Traditional Japanese, Neo-traditional, Realism; Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor; Soft, diffused lighting; Red, Black and White colors; by Horikitsune, Horiyoshi III, and Horimasa; Unreal engine 5
16. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (Dragon and Phoenix); This tattoo depicts a fierce and powerful dragon intertwining with a graceful phoenix. The dragon represents strength and courage, while the phoenix represents rebirth and renewal. (Animals); (Traditional); (Ink and Wash); (Dark, dramatic lighting); (Bold and vibrant colors); by Horiyoshi III, Shige, and Horitomo; Unreal engine 5.
17. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (Koi Fish); This tattoo depicts a majestic koi fish swimming upstream. The koi fish represents determination and perseverance. (Animals); (Traditional); (Sumi-e); (Natural lighting); (Bold and bright colors); by Horimomo Koji, Horiei Shinshu, and Hokusai Katsushika; Unreal engine 5.
18. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (Cherry Blossoms); This tattoo depicts a beautiful cherry blossom tree in full bloom, with delicate petals falling gently to the ground. Cherry blossoms represent the fleeting beauty of life. (Nature); (Realism); (Oil painting); (Soft, diffused lighting); (Monochromatic with shades of pink); by Yayoi Kusama, Hiroshige Utagawa, and Tsukioka Yoshitoshi; Unreal engine 5.
19. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (Hannya Mask); This tattoo depicts a Hannya mask, a traditional Japanese mask that represents a jealous and vengeful female demon. (Mythology); (New School); (Airbrushing); (Dark, dramatic lighting); (Bold and bright colors); by Horikitsune, Horikiku, and Horimasa; Unreal engine 5.
20. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (Tiger and Bamboo); This tattoo depicts a majestic tiger resting among bamboo stalks. The tiger represents strength and courage, while bamboo represents resilience and flexibility. (Animals); (Realism); (Charcoal); (Natural lighting); (Monochromatic with shades of gray); by Hokusai Katsushika, Kuniyoshi Utagawa, and Yoshitoshi Tsukioka; Unreal engine 5.
21. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (Koi fish swimming upstream against a waterfall); Water, Nature; Traditional Japanese, Realism; Ink, Watercolor; Bright natural lighting; Vibrant colors including blues, oranges, and golds; by Hokusai, Hiroshige, and Utagawa Kuniyoshi; Unreal engine 5
22. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (Cherry blossom tree in full bloom with a full moon in the background); Nature, Moon; Neo-Traditional, Surrealism; Ink, Acrylic; Low key lighting; Pink and blue hues with black ink accents; by Horiyoshi III, Horitomo, and Horimasa; Unreal engine 5
23. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (A dragon coiled around a samurai’s sword); Mythology, Weapons; Irezumi, Realism; Ink, Oil paint; Dramatic lighting with a spotlight on the dragon; Red, black, and gold colors; by Shige, Horikitsune, and Shigenori; Unreal engine 5
24. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (A crane soaring over a mountain range); Nature, Animals; Traditional Japanese, Realism; Ink, Watercolor; Natural lighting; Soft shades of blues, greens, and grays; by Kitagawa Utamaro, Ando Hiroshige, and Tsukioka Yoshitoshi; Unreal engine 5
25. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (A geisha with an ornate fan); People, Fans; Ukiyo-e, Neo-Traditional; Ink, Watercolor; Soft lighting; Red and black with gold accents; by Yoshitoshi, Kunisada, and Kuniyoshi; Unreal engine 5
26. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (Dragon and tiger fighting); Nature, Mythology; Irezumi, Traditional Japanese; Ink, Watercolor; High contrast lighting; Monochromatic with shades of black and gray; by Kuniyoshi, Hokusai, and Horimouja; Unreal engine 5
27. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (A samurai and cherry blossoms); Nature, Mythology; Irezumi, Neo-traditional; Oil paint, Watercolor; Soft lighting; Vibrant color palette with pink and blue hues; by Yoshitoshi, Shigenori, and Nissaco; Unreal engine 5
28. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (A koi fish swimming upstream); Nature, Mythology; Irezumi, Traditional Japanese; Ink, Oil paint; Warm lighting; Vibrant color palette with orange and red hues; by Kuniyoshi, Horimouja, and Hokusai; Unreal engine 5
29. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (A geisha with cherry blossoms in the background); People, Nature; Irezumi, Traditional Japanese; Ink, Watercolor; Soft lighting; Monochromatic with shades of pink and gray; by Hokusai, Utamaro, and Kuniyoshi; Unreal engine 5
30. A high-resolution very delicate and stunning tattoo of the Japanese tattoo style (A phoenix rising from the ashes); Mythology, Nature; Irezumi, Neo-traditional; Ink, Watercolor; High contrast lighting; Vibrant color palette with red and orange hues; by Horimouja, Shigenori, and Nissaco; Unreal engine 5