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Ni-chōme is best known as the centre of Tokyo’s gay scene. Estimates of the number of gay pubs, clubs and bars in this area alone range between 200-300. In fact, it is frequently said that Ni-chōme has more gay bars per block than any other place in the world. Nevertheless, the gaybourhood ("gay town," in Japanese) covers only a small area of a few square blocks centred around Nakadai Street.
Bars tend to be segregated by "scene" — for example, there are bars that cater to the bear community and their admirers, or that "specialize" in S&M, muscular men, young men, and so on — and usually by gender as well. Many of the gay bars in Ni-chōme do not permit female customers. The few lesbian bars that can be found do not permit male customers. Mixed venues are few.
Tokyo Hotels
The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo
The citys first Ritz-Carlton. Fantastic central location – absolutely everything you need is nearby. Occupies the top floors of the tallest building in town – outstanding views. Expensive, upmarket and highly-impressive.
Tokyo Midtown09/07/2001
AkasakaTel No: +81 3 3423 8000
Conrad Tokyo
The newest big name on the Tokyo scene.Occupies the top floors of an imposing skyscraper.Modern stylish gay friendly and upmarket.Includes two Gordon Ramsay restaurants in-house.
1-9-1 Higashi-ShinbashiMinato-ku
Tel No: +81 3 6388 8000
Park Hyatt Tokyo
Almost perfect Park Hyatt offering.Hugely over-the-top and just as impressive.If you want to feel like playing the lead character in some movie this is the place.Expensive gay friendly and lively.
3-7-1-2 Nishi ShinjukuTel No: +81 3 5322 1234
City Hotel Lornstar
Located in the heart of Tokyo’s gay district Shinjuku-nichome.This tidy little hotel is widely known as the queerest lodging in the city.It’s a good choice for budget travellers a no-frills sort of place.Very friendly front desk staff greet you at this gay friendly hotel.
2-12-12 shinjuku Shinjuku-kuTokyo
Tel No: +81 3 3356 6511
Hilton Tokyo
Fresh from a three year multi-million dollar refurbishment. Impressive Hilton offering in the ideal location. Includes a Michelin-starred French restaurant Twenty One (one of 8 bars/restaurants in-house). Two rooftop tennis courts.
Shinjuku-KuTel No: +81 3 3344 5111
Marriott Courtyard Tokyo Ginza
Solid if unspectacular Marriott offering. Good Ginza District location – every other distraction is nearby. Don’t expect too much going on in-house. Less expensive option but still good enough.
6-14-10 Ginza Chou-KuTel No: +81 3 3546 0111
Tokyo Bars / Club
Arty Farty
A long-time favorite gaywatering hole.With an open space for cruising and dancing.The crowd is mostly late 20s to mid-30s.They also own the nearby bar The Annex.
2/F 33 Kyutei Bld2-11-7 Shinjuku Ni-Chome
Tel No: +81 3 5362-9720
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A traditional gay bar for men in their 20s and 30s.The staff and customers are cute and often take holiday trips together.If you are a young gay man who knows a little Japanese you may just become a regular.Open Nightly.
4/F Yoshino BldSakuragaoka-cho Shibuya
Tel No: +81 3 3462-9200
Advocates Caf
Open-air gay café right on the main drag.This corner gets very crowded on weekend evenings spilling out into the street.International crowd gays lesbians and friendly straights.The best location in Ni-Chome to see and be seen.
1/F Dai-7 Tenka Bld 2-18-1Shinjuku Ni-Chome
Tel No: +81 3 3358-3988
The Annex
Same owners as Arty Farty.Get your hand stamped at Arty Farty you can move freely between the two bars during parties.Long bar and dim cruise space at the rear.Everyone is welcomed without attitude.
1/F Futami Bld2-14-11 Shinjuku Ni-Chome
Tel No: +81 3 3356-5029
Kinsmen
This long-established gay bar is under new management.Has maintained its elegant and cozy atmosphere.Catering to an upscale trendy gay and lesbian crowd.Open Sun and week nights from 7pm-1am Fri and Sat from 7pm-3am.
2/F 2-18-5 Shinjuku Ni-ChomeTel No: +81 3 3354-4949
Fuji
Cozy bar for mature gaijin (foreigners) and gaisen (foreigner chasers).Gay and lesbian-friendly.Attracts many Filipino singers who live in Tokyo.Open 3am midweek and 4am at weekends.
B104 Saint Four BuildingShinjuku Ni-chome 2-12-16
Tel No: +81 3 3354 2707
Tokyo Restaurants
Edo-Gin
High-end Japanese restaurant. Reputation as one of the best. Not too touristyand very authentic. Expensive-ish but worth it.
4-5-1 TsukijiChuo-ku
Tel No: +81 3 3543 4401
Inakaya
Dining experience that’s full of theatre. Very noisy and very lively. Open from 5pm ’til 5am. Try to get in before 7 – no reservations accepted in advance.
Reine Bldg. 1st fl.5-3-4 Roppongi
Minato-kuTel No: +81 3 3408 5040
La Granata
One the most accomplished Italians in town. Located in the Tokyo Broadcasting System Garden Building and very popular with the media crowd. Right in the centre of things. Expensive and popular.
TBS Garden 1F5-1-3 Akasaka
Minato-kuTel No: +81 3 3582 3241
Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo
25-year-old Tokyo branch of this popular chain. Good Roppongi area location. All that you’d expect from this tried-and-tested formula. Popular with tourists and the Western business crowd.
5-4-20 RoppongiMinato-ku
Tel No: +81 3 3408 7018
Le Papillon de Paris
Upmarket and bloody expensive French restaurant. A trendy joint venture between L’Orangerie in Paris and couturier Mori Hanae. Small and stylish – only seats 40. Place-to-be-seen but with a menu to back it up.
Hanae Mori Bldg. 5th fl.3-6-1 Kita-Aoyama
Minato-kuTel No: +81 3 3407 7461
Heichinrou
Tokyo branch of one of Yokohama’s oldest Chinese restaurants. Good location with spectacular views of the Imperial Palace grounds. Good value at lunchtime more expensive in the evening. Very extensive Cantonese menu.
Fukoku Seimei Bldg. 28th fl.2-2-2 Uchisaiwai-cho
Chiyoda-kuTel No: +81 3 3508 0555
Tokyo Arts, Culture and Leisure
Blue Note Tokyo
The giant of Tokyo jazz clubs -both in size and stature. Something of an institution in a city laden with jazz clubs. Hosts all the international artists. Open 7 days a week.
Raika Bldg6-3-16 Minami-Aoyama
Minato-kuTel No: +81 3 5485 0088
Edo-Tokyo Museum
The building housing this impressive museum is said to resemble a rice granary.Take advantage of a free museum tour offered by volunteers daily 10am to 3pm.Most tours last 1 to 2 hours depending on the level of visitor interest.The museum’s great displays create a vivid portrayal of Tokyo through the centuries.
Sumida-ku1-4-1 Yokoami
Tel No: +81 3 3626 9974
Tokyo Tower
The world’s highest self-supporting iron structure. 13m taller than the Eiffel Tower. Tours available. Not too exciting inside but the views are outstanding.
4-2-8 Shiba-KoenMinato-ku
Tel No: +81 3 3433 5111
Kokugikan
Tokyo’s purpose-built sumo stadium. Three contests held here each year. Tours and a museum/shop also on-site. Low-cost to attend any of the contests.
1-3-28 YokoamiSumida-ku
Tel No: +81 3 3623 5111
Bridgestone Museum of Art
This is one of Tokyo’s best private art museums. With a small but impressive collection of French Impressionist art. There are only 10 small rooms of displays. Well worth a visit.
Bridgestone Building Chuo-ku1-10-1 Kyobashi
TokyoTel No: +81 3 3563-0241
Shinjuku Ni-chome
Covering just three square blocks.The famous the Shinjuku Ni-chome gayborhood.Has the world’s highest density of LGBT bars packed in to its few streets and alleys.A must see and do when in Tokyo.
East of Shinjuku Stationaround Nakadai Street
Tokyo Adult Entertainment
Mania Club
Gay male fetish club.One of Tokyo’s more liberal venues.Most things go at Mania.Hard-core fanatics with emphasis on fisting fetish.
309 Tokan Harajuku CastelJingumae Ni-chome 30-5
Shibuya-kuTel No: +81 3 3470 4003
24 Kaikan
Ideally located right in the heart of the gay nightlife area.The most cosmopolitan and busiest of the gay saunas.Staff at reception speak basic English.The guys are numerous young and hot.
2-13-1 Shinjuku Ni-ChomeTel No: +81 3 3354-2424
24 Kaikan Ueno
This branch of the popular 24 Hour sauna chain is new. Age range is late 20s to 40s, short hair, beards, bear and G-men type (masculine). Chubby is very popular in Japan and so many of these bears are just that. Specialty lounges dude ranch, bunk beds, spy hole room, fundoshi and S/M playroom.
1-8-7 Kita-Ueno Taito-ku(near Iriya Station)
Tel No: +81 3 1847 2424