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
Blacknude club
Shinjuku Ni-ChomeTokyo

Bar Blacknude Hero

Sunday, 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
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Shinjuku Ni-ChomeTokyo

Dragon Men

Fri - Sat: 6pm - 5am, Sun - Thur: 6pm - 3am
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Shinjuku Ni-ChomeTokyo

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

Against a bright floral background, a drag queen sits on a sofa with a small dog. Above and behind, "Kimagure Cats" is written in Japanese
Nagoya

Kimagure Cat’s

Mon - Sat: 9pm - 5am; Sun: Closed ¥3,000 - ¥4,000 per person
The sign of Bar Orb, outside of the bar
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
Image of staff member behind the bar at DUCKS! OSAKA in formal clothing.
Osaka

DUCKS! OSAKA

Sun - Thu: 8:30pm - 3am, Fri - Sat: 8:30 - 5amTypical spend is around ¥2,000 - ¥3,000 per person
Image of exterior sign for Bull Osaka. Sign also includes logo, featuring a bulldog.
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)
Bar frenz frenzy in Osaka view of the bar
Osaka

FrenZ FrenZY

Mon - Thu: 8pm - 2am, Fri - Sat: 8pm - late, Sun: 8pm - 2am¥1,000 - ¥2,000 per person
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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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Osaka

EAGLE OSAKA

Sun - Thu: 6pm - 2am, Fri - Sat: 6pm - 4am¥1,000 - ¥2,000 per person. Entry is often free Monday - Thursday, while weekend events may have an admission charge that includes access to all floors. Drinks are extra
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Osaka

DEER OSAKA

Mon - Tue, Thu, Sun: 8pm - 4am, Wed, Fri - Sat: 8pm - 5am¥3,000 - ¥4,000 per person
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Osaka

Yuntaku

Sun - Thu: 7pm - 2am, Fri - Sat: 7pm - lateCover charge is around ¥1,500 (includes table charge and one drink)

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