Top Gay Destinations in Tokyo

By Japan Gay Guide Recommendation

Discover Tokyo’s LGBTQ+ scene with our guide to the top gay destinations. Whether you’re seeking an energetic night out or a friendly place to relax, these top destinations highlight the diverse and welcoming spirit of Tokyo’s gay community.

Tokyo’s most famous gay district, is a vibrant hub for the LGBTQ+ community, featuring an array of bars to enjoy.

Kingdom club in Shinjuku Ni-Chome, Tokyo.
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KINGDOM TOKYO

Mon-Fri: 6:00pm - 3:00am, Sat & Sun: 6:00pm - 5:00am
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OsakaShinjuku Ni-Chome

EAGLE TOKYO

Fri & Sat: 6pm - 4am, Sun - Thu: 6pm - 1am
Eagle Tokyo Club in Shinjuku Ni-Chome, Tokyo.
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EAGLE TOKYO BLUE

Mon - Thu: 8pm - 4am, Fri - Sun: 6pm - 4am
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AiiRO CAFE

Monday - Thursday: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM, Friday, Saturday: 6:00 PM - 5:00 AM, Sunday: 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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Bar Blacknude Hero

Sunday, 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
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Dragon Men

Fri - Sat: 6pm - 5am, Sun - Thur: 6pm - 3am
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KING Tokyo

Sunday - Thursday: 6:00 PM - 3:00 AM, Friday - Saturday: 6:00 PM - 5:00 AM
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Adezakura

Wed, Thu, Sun 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM Fri, Sat 8:00 PM - 5:00 AM
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Dorobune

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Friday, Saturday: 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
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Discover Tokyo’s rich and diverse LGBTQ+ community with our curated guide to the city’s top LGBTQ+ spots

Garasya’s logo. A person with long flowing hair faces right in profile, with a Greco-Roman helmet perched on their head
Nagoya

Garasya

Mon - Sat: 7pm - 1am; Sun: Closed¥10,000+
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Tokyo

loneliness books

Sat: 2pm - 8pm, Sun - Fri: closedFree entry, books will vary in price depending on size
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Black Bird Eatery

Wed - Sat: 6pm - 11pm, Sun - Tue: closedTypical spend around ¥1,000 - ¥2,000 per person
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Nagoya

Gay Mix Bar CARNET

Fri - Wed: 9pm - 5am, Thu: closedTypical spend around ￥5,000 - ￥9,000 per person
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Nagoya

Kimagure Cat’s

Mon - Sat: 9pm - 5am; Sun: Closed ¥3,000 - ¥4,000 per person
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Sapporo

Bar Orb

Mon - Thu: 6pm - Midnight; Fri - Sat: 6pm - 2am; Sun: Closed¥1,000 - ¥2,000 per person
Image of inside of Lemon in Osaka. Image features bar area with seating, along with tables and sofas for more relaxed seating.
Osaka

Lemon

Mon - Thu: 6pm - 11pm, Fri: 6pm - late, Sat: 4pm - late, Sun: 4pm - 11pmTypical spend is around ¥2,000 - ¥3,000 per person
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Osaka

DUCKS! OSAKA

Sun - Thu: 8:30pm - 3am, Fri - Sat: 8:30 - 5amTypical spend is around ¥2,000 - ¥3,000 per person
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Osaka

BULL

Tue - Thu: 8pm - 2am, Fri - Sat: 8pm - 5am, Sun: 8pm - 2am, Mon: closedCover charge is around ¥1,700 (includes one drink and snacks)
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Osaka

GRAND SLAM

Tue - Sun: 9pm - 5am, Mon: closedCover charge usually around ¥1,000 with additional drinks from ¥700 each

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