Samurai tattoos are very popular in Japanese culture. … Though they come in a variety of sizes and styles, most designs are larger due to the detail in this tattoo. They usually represent the traits and attributes of the samurai. It often symbolizes strength and courage, along with a host of other meanings.
Also question is, is it disrespectful to get a samurai tattoo?
If Japanese tattoo artists are okay with sharing, then it’s just a mattter of being respectful. So, as stated, avoiding religious imagery, as well as anything that might be strictly reserved for, say, Japanese warriors, or anything specifically about being Japanese, would be advisable.
Just so, how much is a samurai tattoo?
A full color Japanese Irezumi sleeve tattoo is at the top of the pricing spectrum. A Japanese sleeve will cost at least $1500 -2000 USD, even at a comparatively cheap average price of $150 per hour.