Jill Bonny does fabulous work! I'd been impressed with her intricate Japanese tattoo designs via Instagram, so I felt confident asking her do my 1st ever tattoo. Last week I brought her a "Ferdinand" art piece to work with, and she was very helpful in presenting options as to where I might place it. She rendered the design perfectly, even capturing the texture of the illustration. Her recommendations for tattoo aftercare have made the healing process an easy one. I highly recommend Jill and Studio Kazoku! read more

Studio Kazoku - My "Ferdinand" design, which Jill rendered perfectly! - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Did a walk in for my first ever tattoo and met Maxx Slaughter. He was the absolute man and did a fantastic job. Cool guy and really good artist, great vibe in the shop too. Definitely recommend him and will use him again! read more

Studio Kazoku - Tattoo done by Maxx Slaughter 2/12/2026 - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great shop! Super stoked with my tattoo. Ryan Neri is really talented and created exactly what I wanted. Really appreciate his responsiveness and friendly attitude. Super chill and clean shop. Will definitely return for more art! read more

Studio Kazoku - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

I travelled from Alabama to Studio Kazoku to get this karajishi one point from Jill. She meet with me to discuss design and was open yet honest about my ideas. From the consultation through completion everything was professional and exceeded my expectations. The shop is immaculate and in a historic building in an even more historic part of town. I will absolutely travel cross-country to be tattooed here again. read more

Studio Kazoku - Karajishi to butan - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have never left a review until now but Jess is an amazing fucking artist! I wanted an Eye of Horus tattoo but wasn't quite sure about what design yet. I wanted it too look feminine so she gave it her own personal touch and it turned out amazing. I was a bit nervous and she talked me through it and let me have breaks when I needed it. Their service was 10/10!!!! (Btw Jess is only there on Thursdays) the other artist were also wonderful :) read more

Studio Kazoku - Eye of Horus tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

My tattooist Natalie (since gone to another shop) was great. But the owner spent my tattoo screaming about calling the police on a homeless person outside of her business, talking about dick size, and talking about her horseshoe theory of politics and her Trump supporter friends. It reminded me of going into the type of dive bar that has hostile aging punk regulars who judge you even though they have goatees. But the worst part was how gleeful she was to call the police and make fun of the homeless woman. Yikes. read more

Had the wonderful opportunity to be tattooed by Micah Norman. Phenomenal experience. He attention to my comfort and the quality of the piece was above bar. Easy to contact for the appointment and stellar communication about artwork. Highly recommend. read more

Fun shop to get work done! Great people work there. Was introduced by Natalie who I got some pieces done from before. She is dedicated to her wonderful art and very friendly. Went it twice for this one and I'll be back for more. read more

Studio Kazoku - Plague Doctor - Tattoo Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been working with Jill for about 12? 15 years? I've followed her from various shops. Her reputation is well known in the tattoo community. Stunning Japanese work, with an ability to pivot and create the type of work you're looking for- American Traditional, Japanese, etc. She's recently opened her own shop and is growing her team. All super great people- friendly, interesting, clearly love their art, craft and all professional. Highly recommend. read more

Back when my friend and I had a couple tattoos done here, Natalie did an awesome job. She was honest and talented, glad we booked her! The vibe in the shop was chill, professional yet very comfortable. read more

I chose to go to Studio Kazoku to get my first tattoo, even though I live in the East Bay. Started with a Zoom consult with the owner Jill Bonny. Great consult! Jill was very open and easy to talk to. I have to admit I was a bit intimidated meeting with Jill as she has the highest credibility and reputation in the tattoo community but she was very easy to talk to. I had a very specific idea in mind and although Jill was willing to do the tattoo for me, she explained that the style was not really in the zone of what she typically does and recommended I consider Ryan Neri who works in the Shop as well. I arranged to meet with Ryan and when I did I was immediately comfortable with him. My tattoo was completed in two sessions and I am absolutely thrilled with results. I had not planned to get additional tattoos but after this experience now I'm not sure. Any more tattoo art for me will absolutely be at Studio Kazoku. Highly recommend. Check them out. read more

This place was absolutely amazing, my tattoo came out so beautifully and well done, the shading the 3D look excel my expectations and the experience was amazing, Ryan was very chill and when I told him what I wanted which was a Japanese style wolf , he gave me a piece of art that I'm so pleased and happy to show off! It was my FIRST tattoo and I'm excited to say, I'm definitely come back to get more without a doubt in my mind. A special thing about Ryan is that, even though I only met him once you get this awesome vibe that you can trust him and that's very important when it comes to getting a Permanent tattoo. Most definitely coming back!!! read more

Been having Jill work on my chest and arms since she was at another studio in San Jose. The studio takes time to go over your options, gives their professional opinion and is well versed in the styles of art that they are putting on a persons body. It always helps to know what you want when you go in, but if you don't they are there to help! read more

Five stars all the way for Jill at Studio Kazoku. To be clear, you can see her work online and make your own judgments. That's the neat thing about choosing a tattoo artist. It's not like deciding on a place to have dinner, wherein you really have no idea how the food is going to taste till you show up at the restaurant and realize the food tastes like human waste. So if you've come this far, that must mean you're at least casually interested in Jill's work already. Cool! Hi fives all around! So let me give you that extra nudge and encourage you to schedule a consultation. First, getting a tattoo is really unpleasant if you think about it. It's painful, messy, and your skin leaks this weird clear fluid like a colander. That's part of why I really like working with Jill. To borrow some hospital terminology, Jill has great bedside manners. If you like to chat while you're getting a tattoo, she'll chat with you. If you like to just sit there silently, muscles clenched, sweat pouring down your brow like you're taking a huge dump---go for it! Jill can accommodate. Second, Jill is technically proficient. I don't want to knock other tattoo artists. Tattoo is a fantastic industry where anyone with the right chops can be successful, regardless of his or her background. But Jill has great bonafides. She brings that education and proficiency to every tattoo. It's a real joy to see a tattoo come to life on your body and admire the color, line work and respect of Japanese tattoo tradition. Third. Actually there is no third. If you're so very indecisive that you need a third reason you probably shouldn't get something as permanent as a tattoo. May I recommend a trendy haircut instead? You can shave your head if you decide you hate it. Best regards from your friend in fun, Philip C. read more

Matriarch not matron. My 3rd grade vocabulary. One of two who leads the tribe!

Andrè is amazing. I have always admired his work as I've seen him in his other studios. I finally was able to make an appointment with him and I cannot be happier. Make an appointment, you won't be disappointed! read more

I first dropped by Studio Kazoku because it was a few blocks from my house and I had heard great things about Jill. Walking in, I had a rough idea of the piece I wanted, but knew I could use some help from the shop's artists to bring it together. After spending some time looking through their books and chatting with the friendly staff, I realized Ryan would be a great fit for what I was looking for: black ink, floral, simple lines, and delicate shading. I shared my ideas with him and provided several photos and illustrations for inspiration, and a week later I came back to review his concept in person. It was exactly what I wanted, and came out more beautifully than I could have imagined. Ryan is a phenomenal artist, and he's kind, patient, and fun to talk to. This was my longest tattoo session to date, and he made the whole process enjoyable. I'm excited to go back to him and Studio Kazoku for more work in the near future! read more