How much does a Japanese Irezumi tattoo cost on the ribcage & side torso?

On average, a Japanese Irezumi piece on the ribcage & side torso ranges from $580 – $1,740 (4.5 – 10 hours), with a High (+50%) cost factor due to heavy 14rl line bold passes with deep bokashi sumi background bars.

Why does Japanese Irezumi take longer on the ribcage & side torso?

Traditional composition requires background wind bars, waves, and dense black shading that command multiple sittings and higher investments.

Japanese Irezumi • Ribcage & Side Torso

Japanese Irezumi Ribcage & Side Torso Tattoo Cost (2026)

Estimate session duration and price for Japanese Irezumi tattoos on the ribcage & side torso. Factoring in heavy 14rl line bold passes with deep bokashi sumi background bars and $175 – $280 / hr standard artist rates.

Est. Total Cost

$580 – $1,740

Needle Hours

4.5 – 10 hours

Pain Index

9 / 10

Shop Minimum

$100 – $150

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Japanese Irezumi on Ribcage & Side Torso Tattoo Size & Price Breakdown

Tattoo Size & Dimension	Needle Hours	USD ($)	GBP (£)	EUR (€)	Typical Sittings
Small Script / Icon (2–4 in) in Japanese Irezumi 2 – 4 inches	2 – 3.5 hours	$360 – $650	£290 – £520	€330 – €610	May require 2+ sessions
Medium Rib Panel (5–8 in) in Japanese Irezumi 5 – 8 inches	5 – 8.5 hours	$870 – $1,890	£700 – £1,520	€800 – €1,740	May require 2+ sessions

What Drives Cost on Japanese Irezumi on Ribcage & Side Torso?

Traditional composition requires background wind bars, waves, and dense black shading that command multiple sittings and higher investments.
Heavy 14RL line bold passes with deep bokashi sumi background bars
Anatomical difficulty on ribcage & side torso is rated Extreme.

Artist Budget Advice

Rib tattoos have a high rate of splitting into multiple sessions because pain fatigue sets in around hour 3. Budget accordingly.

Tipping & Studio Etiquette

20% tip is highly customary for rib work.

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