Osaka Gay Bars

Foreigner-friendly gay bar that hosts regular dance parties and events. Grand Slam is now in its 7th year. Located in the heart of Doyama gay scene.

Open 7 nights a week.

Stylish and friendly bar in the same building as Grand Slam. Popular with 20’s-40’s crowd. The staff speak Japanese only, but welcome foreigners.

Pump Up hosts regular events – check Pump Up’s website for details. Admission ¥1500 includes one drink.

Gay bar & entertainment venue in the heart of gay Osaka. Village has been in business for 18 years, featuring karaoke, drag shows, cabaret and various live performances on the stage.

Located in the heart of gay Osaka. Open every night of the week until 5am.

Well-established gay bar that has been in business for 17 years. Formerly “Cafe de Jumpin’ Jumpin”, J’s Osaka has a welcoming atmosphere, good-looking staff and hosts regular special events.

Drinks start from ¥800, and there is no cover charge. Open every night from 7pm.

Stylish bar & nightclub in Osaka that serves a selection of beer, cocktails, whisky and soft drinks. Popular with the young LGBT crowd.

Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Owned by a lesbian couple, LuPu bar welcomes everyone with friendly staff, reasonably priced drinks and snacks. A popular place for pre-clubbing and karaoke.

LuPu also organises birthday parties and special events. Closed on Wednesdays.

Gay bar with DJ and karaoke in the Doyama gay district. K’s Hills has friendly Japanese and Taiwanese staff with homelike atmosphere.

Non-smoking. 20’s-40’s crowd.

Late-night gay bar in Doyama gay district that attracts mostly local guys in their 20s and 30s. Open every night from 8 pm.

The oldest gay bar in Osaka. Kuro is a traditional Japanese-style bar that attracts mostly mature Japanese men, although foreigners are welcome.

Located off the main street near the entrance of Doyama gay district, on the inner right hand side of a small hallway – a bit difficult to find as the blue sign is written in Japanese.