In fact, Ni-chome is home to hundred of bars, clubs and cafés. Some venues limit access to Japanese only; others have policies based on specific themes. As a result, the Tokyo gay scene can be challenging for foreigners.
Kinsmen is an upstairs gay bar with a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. Nice mix of crowd, and foreigners are welcome. Great place to chill out and make new friends.
No cover charge.
Featuresbar, music
Updated: 07-Sep-20222F Homebase Bldg, 2-18-5 Shinjuku, Tokyo
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| Stylish & convenient. Great value Near Roppongi station.
| Very close to the gay nightlife. Metro station nearby Excellent value.
| Convenient location. Near Shibuya Station Great value.
| Link to Shinjuku Station. Close to nightlife & gay scene Great value.
| Walk to the gay district. Stylish modern & very affordable.
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Small gay bar with karaoke in Shinjuku Ni-chome. Foreigners are welcome. Muscular staff, fun and friendly atmosphere.
Cover charge of ¥2,000 includes one drink (second drink ¥800). Closed on Mondays.
Featuresbar, music, karaoke
Updated: 07-Sep-20221/F, 2-15-12 Shinjuku, Tokyo
Tokyo’s new international gay bar, located in Shinjuku Ni-chome gay district. EAGLE Tokyo welcomes everyone to enjoy drinks made by handsome bearish staff.
The bar offers a relaxed ‘Brooklyn style’ atmosphere for listening to chill-out music and conversing with the locals and other international friends.
EAGLE is just a 3-minute walk away from its other gay bar Leo Lounge. From Shinjuku Station, take the East Exit.
nearest station : Shinjuku San-chome (Exit C8)
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Updated: 07-Sep-20222-11-2 Shinjuku, Tokyo
Kumpel is a gay-friendly bar in heart of Shinjuku Ni-chome gay nightlife.
There’s ‘no cover charge’ and ‘no smoking’, here. Also no karaoke. Alcoholic drinks start at ¥500. BYOF welcome.
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Updated: 07-Sep-20225/F Takamine Bldg, 2-15-12 Shinjuku, Tokyo
Campy! is lively little gay bar, run by celebrity drag queen Bourbonne. Everyone is welcome!
Conveniently located on Shinjuku Ni-chome main street.
Featuresbar, music
Updated: 16-Mar-20221F Musashino Bldg, 2-chome 13−10 Shinjuku, Tokyo
Small gay bar in Shinjuku Ni-chome gay district, with DJ and mostly local crowd.
Featuresbar, music, dancing
Updated: 07-Sep-20222/F TOM Bldg, 2-10-17 Shinjuku, Tokyo
Gay-friendly fusion sushi bar & restaurant in the heart of Shibuya and Ebisu. KITSUNE serves French-influenced Japanese cuisine. Try “Sunshine”, a creative dish made with sushi and terrine. A variety of sake is available.
The owner of KITSUNE is a strong supporter of the local LGBT community.
nearest station : Shibuya
Featuresbar, music, restaurant, free wi-fi
Updated: 07-Sep-2022B1 Shatelet Shibuya, 2-20-13 Higashi, Shibuya, Tokyo
HOME is a local gay bar in Shibuya that welcomes everyone – gay, bi, straight, women, foreigners, etc. Closed on Sundays.
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Updated: 07-Sep-20221-11-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo
Gay-owned bar in Shibuya. Shibuya 246 serves a range of beverages including wine, whiskey, cocktails, sake in a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. Free WiFi available.
located a one-minute walk from Shibuya Station West.
Featuresbar, free wi-fi
Updated: 16-Mar-20224/F Shimizu Bldg, 2-7-4 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo
March 2022: This venue has been reported closed.
Tokyo R Bar is a new gay-popular cafe bar in the heart of Roppongi area. The bar is surrounded by panoramic views of Roppongi. Every weekend, featured DJ’s spin unique blends of deep house and international music.
R Bar is open from 7pm until late throughout the week.
Featuresbar, music, cafe, dancing
Updated: 07-Sep-20223F Roppongi Yamato Bdg, 7-14-5 Minato-ku, Roppongi, Tokyo
March 2022: This venue is now closed.
International gay bar for bears, friends and admirers in Shinjuku Ni-chome gay village.
Leo Lounge has a laid-back atmosphere, reasonable drinks, good music and friendly staff.
Featuresbar, music
Updated: 07-Sep-20222-14-16 Shinjuku, Tokyo
March 2022: This venue closed down in January 2021.
Although not a gay bar, Kawaii Monster Cafe is arguably the campest bar in the known world. The menu is rainbow coloured, the staff dress as Harajuku girls and the food is rainbow-themed – you can eat technicolour spaghetti, rainbow cake and recline on a pink pussy while eating Colourful Poison Parfait. You can also try rainbow icecream served in upside-down cones.
There are different rooms packed with colourful figurines. It’s like a different aspects of Japanese pop culture have been squeezed through a giant camp machine.
Featuresbar, cafe
Updated: 07-Sep-2022Shibuya City, Jingumae, 4 Chome−31−10 YMスクエア 4F, Tokyo
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