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A Guide to Gay Bar Etiquette in Japan

Tokyo’s notable gay district, Shinjuku Ni-Chome, has one of the world’s highest concentrations of LGBT-friendly businesses. For the most part, it&#;s a place where first-timers can hang out without needing to worry too much about special customs or cultural knowledge.

Ni-Chome is used to tourists but, those who want to sneak into smaller, more local LGBT bars might discover some cultural practices surprising. In Japan, manners are everything, so here are some insider tips on what to expect when visiting LGBT bars off the beaten path, and how to get the most out of the experience.

Venturing away from westernized gay bars

Photo by: Alex Rickert Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name, but sometimes you gotta venture into the unknown.

Most gay bars in tourist spots favor Ni-Chome or Doyamacho in Osaka mimic American-style bars that feature large shot bars, dance music and dark atmospheres where customers of various sexes, genders, sexualities and identities can drink and make merry. You can certainly uncover these kinds of bars, esp

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Campy! Bar

First-time visitors to Shinjuku Ni-chome, Tokyo's famous gay district, could do far worse than shimmying into this ooh-la-la joint run by celebrity

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Suzu Bar

Run by LGBT activist and spokesperson Fumino Sugiyama, Suzu blends right in among the hundreds of tiny watering holes along Shinjuku's Golden Gai. Still, it's

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Cocolo Cafe

Ideal for a late-night rendezvous, this café and restaurant is a popular LGBT hangout that gets points for its 18 diverse kinds of tea, Vietnamese coffee and

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Aisotope Lounge

Shinjuku Ni-chome's newest club opened in April on the site formerly occupied by Geisha. Aisotope Lounge is run by the company behind Arch and Alamas

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Arty Farty

This bar with a dancefloor offers DJs on weekends (when it often shares the amusing with its sister venue, The Annex) and mint-flavoured beer any time. Arty Farty

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Alamas Cafe

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The Best Gay Bars in Tokyo: A Guide to LGBTQ+ Nightlife

Tokyo is place to a vibrant and welcoming LGBTQ+ community, and its gay bars are a cornerstone of the city’s nightlife. Most of these bars are concentrated in Shinjuku Ni-chome, the LGBTQ+ district of Tokyo, but there are also fantastic options spread across the city. Here’s a guide to some of the best gay bars in Tokyo, offering diverse atmospheres, events, and experiences. Guest houses near Hakone, Japan

1. Eagle Tokyo

Location: Shinjuku Ni-chome
Vibe: Masculine, relaxed, and friendly
Highlights:

Eagle Tokyo is one of the most accepted gay bars in Shinjuku Ni-chome, known for its chill, masculine vibe.
The interior is sleek and contemporary, offering a welcoming atmosphere for both locals and visitors.
It caters to a diverse clientele but has a reputation for being especially popular among the bear and leather communities.

Why Visit: Perfect for unwinding with a drink and engaging in friendly conversation with an open-minded crowd.

2. Dragon Men

Location: Shinjuku Ni-chome
Vibe: Trendy, fun