Best gay hangouts near me

Visitors can explore the East Gardens, which are open to the public and showcase beautiful seasonal flowers, traditional Japanese landscaping, and historical structures. misterb&b is our top choice if your priority is exploring the local gay scene. Due to the influx of foreign visitors, the staff helpfully also have language cards to help you find your way around the menu.

So Bar Naruaki–  A gay-owned noodle shop meets bar on the fifth floor of the Shinjuku high-rise building.

Slick pulls in international techno DJs, even from as far as Berlin, and features live kink performances and has a sneaky darkroom. Tokyo feels overwhelming to Westerners, both in terms of how different it is from our culture and its sheer size. The rooms have a clean, crisp look about them and the hotel has a luxurious café with a roof terrace – perfect for sipping a fruit tea away from the beautiful chaos of central Tokyo.

It’s free to enter but expect to buy a drink for around ¥500-800.

Gold Finger – A corner pub-style bar with specialty nights, like FTM Bois Bar, as well as holiday-centric parties. A great way to kick start any night in Tokyo’s gay district.

Observe it in action from observation windows and dine at one of the restaurants in the area. Dates: 2026 dates to be announced.

Day Trips from Tokyo

Kyoto – This city is a bit far from Tokyo and certainly deserving of more than a one-day visit, but if one day is all you have, it’s also worth your time.

Budget

Shinjuku City Hotel N.U.T.S Tokyo –  Stop laughing at the rather appropriate acronym! Enjoy the spectacular views with floor-to-ceiling windows. It’s located within walking distance to the Shinjuku East area with the Marunouchi and Toei Shinjuku subway lines close by.