The Ultimate Gay Travel Guide
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Shinjuku Ni-Chome is the center of gay Tokyo, in fact, this neighborhood has the highest concentration of gay bars, clubs and saunas of any city in the world. Don’t expect super clubs here, Ni-Chome is packed with over 300 small individual bars catering to target groups, known in Japanese as Kei. There is something for every desire, bars for heavy guys, transvestites, men who want spanked, hairy men, guys over 70 and of course twinks & young guys.
Like all of Tokyo space is a premium and many of these niche bars have space for only 15 guys max. With capacity so low, diversity suffers. Most bars welcome non-Japanese guests, however as space fills up guests who do not fit the target group may be refused entry or asked to leave.
The most popular gay bars in Ni Chome are Dragon Men and Arty Farty. For clubbing and dancing the ArcH, The Annex and AiSOTOPE Lounge are the most popular choices.
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Tokyo lovers listen up! Glamorous Tokyo is the largest gay dance party taking place every 2 months. The venue offers performances, go-go dancers and drag queens. Doors open from 9 pm to 5 in the morning. Glamorous Tokyo normally takes place at Tokyo’s biggest nightclub at Club Asia. This irregular gay dance party attracts young men with its epic shows, DJs, and world-class production. Think the entire room with topless dancing guys.
Club Asia which Glamorous Tokyo takes place is very strict at the front door so bring your passport or ID. The venue can change, so stay tuned on their Facebook.
Facilities: Bar, Live music, Dancing, Go-go show
AiSOTOPE Lounge, Tokyo’s biggest dance club and the largest party venue in Nichome with two floors and different themes each day. AiSOTOPE Lounge is located in Tokyo’s famous gay town, Shinjuku Nichome (Area 2 in Shinjuku District). The neighborhood is home to most of Tokyo’s gay bars and gay-friendly hotels. Expect chatty drag queens to serve your drinks with beers from 700 Yen ($6 USD) and cocktails from only 600 Yen ($5 USD).
AiSOTOPE Lounge hosts regular events and parties including men-only nights. This is the only gay dance club in Japan with a dark room.
Note: AiSOTOPE Lounge welcomes everybody, however, check the official website beforehand to make sure it is not a men-only or women-only party. The lounge is open every day from 9 pm until 5 am.
Music: AiSOTOPE Lounge plays both local hits and drag shows with international pops.
Crowd: Young locals and visitors are attracted to AiSOTOPE Lounge with a reputation as the biggest gay venue in Nichome.
Facilities: Bar, Live music, Dancing, Drag Show, Music
Arty Farty and its sister club The Annex is adjoined, making for two Tokyo’s most popular gay bar and dance club in Nichome, Shinjuku-ku (Area 2 in Shinjuku District). The long-running club in Tokyo, Arty Farty and The Annex are divided into two sections, one with a big bar area and the other side is a spacious dance floor. This popular gay dance club attracts a young crowd mixed with locals, expats and gay travelers.
Arty Farty and The Annex open daily from 8 pm to 4 am and until 5 am on Friday & Saturday nights. Drinks are reasonably priced plus you get a stamp which gives free entry between the two venues. Arty Farty hosts special events on occasions, stay tuned on their website.
Facilities: Bar, Live music, Dancing
The Gay Passport is your complete Gay Travel Guide. Looking to Drink, Play or Sleep we have reviews to help. Award-winning & Updated 2025.