Are you a queer woman who wants to visit a lesbian bar? A bar where Japanese lesbians actually like to go?
Well, I’m a Japanese lesbian myself! So let me introduce you to a few joints where women who love women hang out in the heart of our capital!
Get your notebook out, girlies!
MIX BAR NICO
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A mixed bar with all-female staff. About 80 percent of customers are women, but men can enter as well.
All the staff are idol-level cute, especially the owner Niko, who is super kind. Even if you go alone, you will feel comfortable.
Inside, there is a counter and table seating. If it gets crowded, you might end up standing.
Weekends are lively, so if you prefer a more relaxed vibe, weekdays are recommended.
Address: 1 36 3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku 136 Building 2F, Shinjuku, Tokyo
Hours: Weekdays and Sunday, 8 pm to 5 am
Weekends 8 pm to 8 am
Open every day
Japanese recommended
Darts, karaoke, and smoking are allowed. A table charge is required
MIX BAR Villain
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Located in the center of Shinjuku Nichome.
They have lots of card games and karaoke.
The staff is cool and cute, and it is popular with local Japanese customers.
If you get hungry, you can even order mini cup ramen.
Address: 2 12 16 Shinjuku, St. Four Building 901, Shinjuku, Tokyo
Hours: 9 pm to 9 am
Japanese recommended
Karaoke, darts, and smoking are allowed. Table charge required
LESBIAN BAR723
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A lesbian only bar located on the famous lesbian street in Nichome. No men allowed.
There are only counter seats, about 8 in total.
The manager, 723, is beautiful and strong with alcohol.
They open later than other bars, so it is a good spot if you want a drink before the first train in the morning.
Address: 2 25 8 Shinjuku, Tokyo
Hours: Tuesday 1:30 am to 6 am
Friday and Saturday 1:30 am to 8 am
Japanese recommended
Cover charge 700 yen, drinks from 800 yen
Smoking allowed
Cash only
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MIX BAR艶櫻 adezakura
A mixed bar that has been around since 2009.
The interior is stylish and very red. It is located at street level, so it is easy to enter.
Foreign visitors also feel comfortable here because some staff speak English.
On Saturdays, they have DJ events that really heat up the night.
Address: 2 15 11 1F Shinjuku, Tokyo
Hours: 9 pm to 5 am
Friday and Saturday, 9 pm to 6 am
English available
No cover charge
Drinks from 900 yen
BAR agit
A snack-style lesbian bar in Nichome.
The staff are mature and boyish, friendly, and can speak English, so it is easy to feel welcome.
You can enjoy karaoke here, and the atmosphere is casual and fun.
Address: 2 15 9 Matsui Building 1F, Shinjuku, Tokyo
Hours: Weekdays 7 pm to 1 am
Friday and Saturday,y 7 pm to 3 am
English available
Karaoke available
Bottle set cover charge from 2500 yen
One drink cover charge of 900 yen charge
Give it a try and have fun!
