Gay Cafes in Shinjuku Nichome
Donyoku – Ashiyu Cafe & Bar
Donyoku is a cafe/bar in Shinjuku Nichome that aims to provide a place where everyone is welcome, regardless of gender, age, or nationality, to connect with others while enjoying an Ashiyu (footbath).
The cafe has footbath seating, bench seating, counter seating, and hammock and sofa seating. Games and events are also held.
It also incorporates a system that allows people to feel connected to others through art and books.
There is also a vegan menu, making it easy to use for outings with people with dietary restrictions.
Minors are also welcome.
| Address | 203, 2-7-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo |
| Open | 14:00-22:00 Closed on Tuesdays |
| Price | Coffee: 590 yen Footbath: 790 yen for 60 minutes (with unlimited tea and fruit water) |
| Website | https://donyoku.tokyo/ |
| Phone | 03-6273-2841 |
ALAMAS CAFE
ALAMAS CAFE is a cafe and bar in Shinjuku Ninchome, a casual place to enjoy a drink as there is no cover charge.
Newbies to Shinjuku Nichome and people of different sexualities are welcome, and the place has a genderless atmosphere.
You can enjoy everything from coffee to a solid meal, and on weekends, music events are held in the DJ booth, creating a fun atmosphere.
From 18:00 to 21:00 is happy hour (15:00 to 19:00 on Sundays and holidays), and eligible alcoholic drinks are 500 yen.
The tacos are delicious, so try them when you go.
| Address | 1F, 2-12-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo |
| Open | 18:00-2:00 (Tuesday-Thursday) 18:00-5:00 (Friday, Saturday, and the day before national holidays) 16:00-0:00 (Sundays and holidays) Closed on Mondays (*Different on the day before a national holiday) |
| Price | Soft drinks: from 400 yen Alcoholic drinks: from 700 yen Tacos: 450 yen |
| Website | https://alamas-cafe.net/ |
| Phone | 03-6914-9215 |
Gay Bars in Shinjuku Nichome
EAGLE TOKYO
EAGLE TOKYO is one of the hottest gay bars in Shinjuku Nichome right now.
It is not unusual for more than half of the customers to be foreigners.
It is always crowded, so newbies do not have to feel lonely and alone.
Many of the staff and customers are friendly, so don’t be shy to approach them.
Happy hour is from 18:00 to 21:00, and eligible drinks are 500 yen.
| Address | 2-12-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo |
| Open | 18:00-1:00 (Sunday to Thursday) 18:00-4:00 (Friday and Saturday) |
| Price | Alcoholic drinks: from 700 yen |
| Website | https://www.eagletokyo.com/ |
| Phone | 03-6874-0176 |
BAR GOLD FINGER
If you are looking for a lesbian bar in Shinjuku Nichome, BAR GOLD FINGER is recommended.
There are many foreigners and male customers, and it is a bar where you can enjoy yourself regardless of your sexuality.
Happy hour is from 17:00 to 19:00, and two eligible drinks are 1,000 yen.
On Saturdays, the bar is open to women only.
| Address | 2-12-11, Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo |
| Open | 17:00-23:00 (Sunday to Thursday) 17:00-4:00 (Friday, Saturday, and the day before national holidays) |
| Price | Drinks: from 700 yen |
| Website | https://www.goldfingerparty.com/bar/ |
| Phone | 03-6383-4649 |
B Dash
B Dash is a long-established gay bar in Shinjuku Nichome district, a well-known establishment that has been in business since 1983.
This is a typical small gay bar in Shinjuku Nichome where the local gay guys go to chat over drinks on weekends.
The pricing is reasonable for a gay bar with a cover charge.
It may be a little difficult for foreigners to get in, but English and Chinese are also available.
| Address | 111, 2-7-3, Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo |
| Open | 20:00-5:00 daily |
| Price | Cover charge: 1,500 yen (2,000 yen for straight people) Drinks: from 800 yen Bottles: from 5,000 yen |
| Website | – |
| Phone | 03-3350-1956 |
Shinjuku 2 Chome Shiroi Heya
Shinjuku 2 Chome Shiroi Heya is an entertainment bar in Shinjuku Nichome where you can enjoy shows by a cast of transsexuals.
From funny comic shows to slightly sexy shows, the gorgeous lighting and cast members put on extraordinary shows.
Even newbies to Shinjuku Nichome can enjoy talking with them regardless of gender or sexuality.
There are two showtimes a day, with the first show starting around 21:30 or 22:00, and the second show starting at a different time depending on the day.
| Address | B1, 5-10-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo |
| Open | From 20:00 Closed on Sundays and national holidays |
| Price | Cover charge: 8,000 yen Beer: 1,200 yen Bottle: from 4,000 yen *Tax and service charges are not included. |
| Website | https://shiroiheya.jp/ |
| Phone | 03-3354-3925 |
Gay Clubs in Shinjuku Nichome
ARTY FARTY
ARTY FARTY is a gay club and lounge that is so popular that it is quite crowded on weekends and it is hard to move around inside.
The advantage of ARTY FARTY is that, except when events are being held, you can casually enter with just a drink fee with no admission charge.
You can meet diverse people regardless of whether you are Japanese or foreign, male or female, gay or straight.
| Address | 2F, 2-11-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo |
| Open | 20:00-3:00 (Wednesday and Thursday) 20:00-5:00 (Friday and the day before national holidays) 20:00-5:00 (Saturday) 20:00-3:00 (Sundays and holidays) Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays |
| Price | Soft drinks: from 500 yen alcoholic drinks: from 600 yen |
| Website | https://www.artyfarty.jp/ |
| Phone | 03-5362-9720 |
DRAGON MEN
This is another popular gay club, DRAGON MEN, which is inevitably crowded on weekends.
Originally quite popular in Shinjuku Nichome, it was renovated in 2019 to have a stronger Japanese taste and is now visited by many gay guys, especially foreign tourists.
There is no admission charge except when events are being held.
Happy hour is from 18:00 to 20:00 (18:00 to 21:00 on weekends), and alcoholic drinks are discounted by 200 yen.
| Address | 2-11-4 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo |
| Open | 18:00-5:00 (Friday, Saturday and the day before national holidays) 18:00-3:00 (Sunday through Thursday and holidays) |
| Price | Soft drinks: from 500 yen Alcoholic drinks: from 700 yen |
| Website | – |
| Phone | 03-3341-0606 |
AiSOTOPE LOUNGE
AiSOTOPE LOUNGE is a popular gay club in Shinjuku Nichome.
Opening hours, admission fees, and other details vary depending on the event.
AiSOTOPE LOUNGE offers a wide variety of events, from electro parties such as “fancyHIM” to singing events such as “Utada Night” and more extreme events such as “Exhibitionist Night.
| Address | 1F, 2-12-16 Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo |
| Open | It depends on the event. |
| Price | It depends on the event. |
| Website | https://aisotope-lounge.net/ |
| Phone | 03-6380-1504 |
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