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31 Best Gay Hotels in Tokyo

Tokyo is one of Asia’s gay capitals and there are awesome gay venues spread throughout the city, but the uncontested gay area in town is Shinjuku Ni-chome. This gay village east of Shinjuku Station has over 300 bars, clubs, and cruise bars, and is an unmissable stop for gay visitors to Japan.

Most hotels in Tokyo could be described a gay-friendly. Culturally Japan has no religious hostility towards homosexuality, and same-sex sexual activity has been legal for over 130 years.  But while Japan may be culturally accepting legally same-sex marriage, equality laws are still lacking in the country. Tokyo city has made some positive steps in legalizing same-sex partnerships, providing some limited marriage benefits.

The hotels recommended on this list are located in Shinjuku, central Tokyo. Home to Tokyo’s entertainment district and also the city’s largest concentration of LGBT venues.

Many gay travelers who want to party choose to stay near Shinjuku Ni-Chome, the center of Tokyo’s gay scene. Shinjuku is well connected to the rest of Tokyo with three metro stations and Shinjuku station, the world’s busiest railway station.

All of the gay-friendly hotels in this list are within walking distance of Ni-Chome, although the higher-end ones tend to be a bit further away. Look out for hotels in Kabukicho, Tokyo’s infamous red-light district, which is just a short 10-minute walk from Ni-chome.

If you are staying at one of the hotels within the Shinjuku wider gayborhood, you should be able to reach the main gay nightlife within a 15-25 minute walk.

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3/5
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♥ Stylish and modern
♥ Spacious relaxing rooms
♥ Original artwork and design
♥ Cool cafe-bar concept

This recently-opened hotel is a stylish budget option, about 10 minutes from the Ni-chome gay nightlife and 5 minutes from Golden Gai. It features contemporary industrial-style decor and original artwork, giving it a boutique feel. The rooms are spacious and well-designed, with twins, doubles, and triples available. The trendy cafe-bar serves craft coffee during the day and craft beer in the evenings, with Japanese bites available throughout the day.

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♥ Couldn’t be closer to Shinjuku gay nightlife
♥ Spacious and comfy single rooms available
♥ Nice complimentary light breakfast
♥ Mini-fridge in every room

This hotel is right in the middle of the Ni-chome gay area, with venues like EAGLE, AiSOTOPE, Kinsmen, DOCK, and Campy all within a minute’s walk. Single, double, and twin rooms are available, with the Deluxe Single category being very spacious compared to similar offerings. The rooms come with all the basic toiletries, plus a mini-fridge for your personal use. The complimentary breakfast is simple, consisting of baked goods, juice, tea, and coffee, but is a welcome addition nonetheless.

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3/5
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♥ Directly opposite Higashi-Shinjuku station
♥ Walking distance to Ni-chome nightlife
♥ Clean no-frills rooms
♥ Cafe and convenience store downstairs

This hotel benefits from a great location directly opposite Higashi-Shinjuku station (Fukutoshin and Oedo lines) and 10 minutes from the gay nightlife. Rooms are no-frills and compact, but clean and well-maintained. There is a cafe downstairs and a Lawson convenience store on the first floor. The hotel also has a laundry room with coin-operated machines and vending machines.

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♥ Quiet location
♥ Walking distance to Ni-chome nightlife
♥ Good value
♥ Friendly and efficient staff

Hotel Listel is located a few minutes from the Shinjuku Ni-chome gay nightlife, on a quiet side-street that allows for peaceful rest at night. It offers no-frills accommodation with very good value. The rooms are compact and very clean, and the staff are friendly and helpful. There is an on-site all-day restaurant.

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♥ Located in the Ni-chome gay village
♥ Excellent public transport links
♥ Microwaves and washer-dryers in several rooms
♥ Tasty buffet breakfast

This hotel is popular with gay visitors to Tokyo, mostly due to its unbeatable location in the heart of the Ni-chome gay village. It is also just a minute from Shinjuku San-chome station (Fukutoshin, Marunouchi, and Shinjuku lines), making it really easy to get around Tokyo’s expanse. Rooms are simply decorated in an all-white color scheme, and many of them have microwaves and washer-dryers. Some of the rooms also have kitchenettes. A tasty Japanese and Western breakfast is served in the mornings, and there are vending machines in the lobby.

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2.5/5
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♥ Simple minimalist style
♥ 5-person tatami room available
♥ Nice toiletries and great bathtubs
♥ Day-only rates available

This is a simple and pleasant budget option, located a short 5-minute walk from the Ni-chome party area. Rooms feature a nice minimalist style and can sleep up to 5 people. The 5-person tatami-style room is a great choice for groups interested in a traditional Japanese stay. The bathrooms all come with Shiseido-branded toiletries and jet-powered tubs. Interestingly, you can book a room for just a few hours during the day.

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♥ Cozy and spacious capsules
♥ On-site onsen
♥ Free breakfast coffee tea and soup
♥ A couple of minutes from Tokyo’s largest station

This is a more stylish, modern take on the capsule hotel, with cozy wood-paneled capsules and warm, friendly decor. The capsules are slightly larger than usual, and each comes with a TV, a pair of headphones, and outlets. The on-site onsen spa is lovely, with an artificial hot spring, a sauna, and a full range of toiletries. There’s a free breakfast as well as free tea, coffee, and miso soup throughout the day, and manga fans will enjoy the comic selection. The hotel is just two minutes from Shinjuku station, which connects you to the whole city, and about 5 minutes from Ni-chome.

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2/5
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♥ Tasteful and modern minimalist design
♥ Simple relaxing rooms
♥ Cool cafe bar
♥ Extensive manga collection

This modern hotel features stylish minimalist design throughout. The rooms are very simple and understated, with neutral color schemes, futon beds, and large windows. The cafe-bar is a fun communal space and comes complete with a huge collection of comics to enjoy. The gay bars and clubs are about 5 minutes away, and the beautiful Gyoen National Garden is also nearby.

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♥ Immediately next to Golden Gai
♥ Classic capsule hotel
♥ On-site bathhouse and sauna
♥ Walking distance to gay nightlife

This classic Tokyo capsule hotel is located right next to the Golden Gai bar area and less than a 10-minute walk from Ni-Chome. Every capsule has a TV, alarm, and dimmer, which you control with a panel, as well as outlets. Every guest has access to a locker in which they can keep their luggage. Facilities include a restaurant, business center, and a men-only bathhouse which is open 24 hours and includes a sauna. hinjuku Kuyakusho-mae Capsule Hotel is one of the most booked budget gay hotels in Tokyo.

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2/5
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♥ Microwave kettle and fridge in every room
♥ Comfortable clean rooms
♥ Brand-new
♥ Walking distance to gay and red light nightlife

This is a very simple and straightforward hotel, very recently opened. The rooms are compact but comfortable, and every one comes equipped with a mini-fridge, kettle, and microwave, making it very easy to eat cheaply on convenience store meals. Bathrooms have deep bathtubs and generously-sized toiletries. The gay nightlife is about 15 minutes away, and the red light activities of Kabuki-cho surround the hotel.

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2.5/5
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♥ Cozy dorms and privates
♥ Japanese tatami room available
♥ Lovely cafe-bar
♥ Excellent nightlife location

This is a popular gay-friendly hostel in Tokyo, offering both privates and dorms. The decor is simple yet modern and welcoming. Every dorm bed comes with a privacy curtain and comfy mattresses, and the dorms are split by gender. The Family Room sleeps up to 5, which makes it a great choice for a group of friends, and the Japanese tatami room makes for an interesting cultural experience. The cafe-bar is a lovely spot to mingle with locals and other travelers, and there is also a kitchen on-site for guest use. The hostel is 5 minutes from both Golden Gai and Ni-chome, making it a great base for nightlife.

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3/5
Why we love it

♥ Modern well-designed rooms
♥ Cast-enabled TV
♥ Fresh and tasty breakfast buffet
♥ Great location for nightlife and food

The rooms in this hotel are compact, even for Tokyo standards, but comfy beds with an interactive room control panel, clever layouts, and under-bed storage more than make up for it. The TV is equipped with cast technology, so it’s easy to watch your own streaming services in the room. The breakfast buffet is expansive and tasty and even includes fluffy fresh-baked naan bread. The hotel is in the heart of Kabuki-cho, a short walk from Golden Gai and about 10 minutes from the gay nightlife.

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♥ Clean well-maintained rooms
♥ Good bathrooms and amenities
♥ Cute breakfast box
♥ Good value for money

This hotel offers simple, clean rooms with good amenities, a 15-minute walk from the gay nightlife in Shinjuku. Some of the rooms are a little dated, but everything is well-maintained and the bathrooms have nice deep bathtubs. A simple breakfast is brought to your room every morning in a takeaway box.

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♥ Walking distance to Ni-chome gay village
♥ Right next to Higashi-Shinjuku station
♥ Compact but comfortable rooms
♥ Good buffet breakfast

This hotel is located a minute away from Higashi-Shinjuku station (Oedo and Fukutoshin lines) and about a 10-minute walk from the gay nightlife. It offers comfortable, classically decorated rooms with compact layouts and warm, relaxing colors. All the basic amenities are provided. The breakfast buffet is a mix of Western and Japanese and has a good variety of dishes.

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3/5
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♥ Strong aircon and mood lighting in every room
♥ Modern and pleasant rooms
♥ Good breakfast buffet
♥ Close to Golden Gai and gay nightlife

Hotel Sunlite offers modern, simply decorated rooms with very good air-conditioning and controllable LED mood lighting. Many of the rooms have big windows and plenty of natural light, making them particularly pleasant. A good breakfast with Western and Japanese options is served in the mornings in the European-style bistro restaurant. The gay-friendly hotel is super close to Golden Gai, one of Tokyo’s most famous bar areas, and a 5-minute walk from the gay nightlife.

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