Bars
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An international gay bar in a Shinjuku Ni-chome alley with multilingual staff and a darker, more masculine feel: leather look, low light, and an older crowd mixed with younger regulars.
A neighborhood gay bar in Kamata, in Tokyo's Ota ward near Haneda Airport, well away from the Shinjuku Ni-chome scene.
Intimate Shinjuku Ni-chome cocktail bar doubling as a small gallery space, with an artsy regular crowd and a welcoming owner.
Cozy Shinjuku Ni-chome karaoke bar where regulars belt out J-pop and showtunes over cocktails until late.
Shinjuku Ni-chome's best-known foreigner-friendly bar, marked by its rainbow torii gate, with English-speaking staff and a mixed crowd that spills onto the street. Open late every night, until 5am on weekends.
Sleek Shinjuku Ni-chome dance bar with go-go dancers, drag shows, and a mixed international crowd. One of the neighborhood's most foreigner-friendly spots.
Shibuya gay bar on Dogenzaka for gay men and all genders, with an all-LGBT staff, serving cocktails for more than 10 years.
A long-running dance bar in Shinjuku Ni-chome with a busy dance floor, especially popular with visitors from abroad.
Long-running video bar in Shinjuku Ni-chome, a classic first stop for international visitors with affordable drinks and a friendly stand-and-mingle crowd.
Shinjuku Ni-chome lively gay bar run by celebrity drag queen Bourbonne since 2013.
Laid-back Ni-chome bar for queer women, marked by a big rainbow flag hung like a noren. Open all night; women only until 2 a.m., then all queer folks welcome. One-drink minimum, no cover.
Gay bar in Shimbashi, away from Ni-chome, known for its Friday salaryman parties.
Long-running lesbian and women's bar in Shinjuku Ni-chome, one of Tokyo's most beloved queer spaces for women and their allies, hosting regular parties and events.
Tokyo's LGBTQ+ nightlife district in Shinjuku, with hundreds of gay and queer bars packed into a few city blocks.
Gay bar in Tokyo's Roppongi neighborhood with a friendly cocktail bar atmosphere, catering to a mixed international and local LGBTQ+ crowd.
Intimate gay bar in Shinjuku Ni-chome, one of the established spots in Tokyo's dense LGBTQ+ nightlife district with a welcoming atmosphere.
LGBTQ+-welcoming café and bar in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ni-chome district, offering coffee and drinks in a cozy, community-friendly space.
Gay bar with a DJ in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ni-chome, hosting themed nights and drawing a diverse crowd to one of the district's lively spots.
Historic gay bar in Shinjuku Ni-chome, one of the oldest establishments in Tokyo's LGBTQ+ district, with a warm old-school atmosphere and long-standing community ties.
Small gay bar in Shinbashi, the after-work drinking district next to Ginza, well away from the Shinjuku Ni-chome scene.
A small gay karaoke bar in Shinjuku Ni-chome that welcomes visitors from abroad.
Shinjuku Ni-chome gay bar that turns into a weekend party venue with DJs, drag queens, and gogo boys.