Here are the most popular gay saunas and cruise clubs in Tokyo that foreigners can visit.
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24 Kaikan Shinjuku (Ni-chome)

24 Kaikan Shinjuku is the largest and most popular gay sauna in Tokyo.
Located in the gay area of Shinjuku Ni-Chome, Tokyo, the eight-story building is equipped with a full range of facilities expected of a sauna, including a dry sauna, steam sauna, hot bath, cold bath, sundecks, and tanning machines.
There are also shared dark rooms and video rooms as cruising space and private rooms are available for an additional fee.
Recently, many foreigners living in Japan as well as tourists from abroad have been visiting 24 Kaikan Shinjuku.
The fee includes the rental of a yukata, two towels (one large and one small), and a bag.
Although the facilities are slightly outdated, the cleanliness is a nice touch.
It can be recommended for first-time gay sauna visitors.
| Address | 2-13-1, Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan |
| Station | 3 minutes walk from Exit C8 of Shinjuku Sanchome Station |
| Open | 24 hours daily |
| Price | 3,300 yen (5:00-21:00) 3,900 yen (after 21:00) |
| Website | http://www.juno.dti.ne.jp/~kazuo24/shinjyuku/shinjyuku.htm |
| Phone | 03-3354-2424 |
| Features | Sauna, Steam room, Hot bath, Cold Bath, Darkroom, Private room, Sun terrace, Tanning machine |
DOBERMANN (North Shinjuku)
DOBERMANN is a popular cruise club located near Okubo Station, Tokyo.
It is spacious with two floors, and you can stay up to 24 hours without an extra charge.
Facilities such as showers and toilets are kept clean.
The events are held on a daily basis, so you can enjoy yourself even if you come here every day.
Unfortunately, there are no saunas or baths, so it is a place to go only for sex.
Although there are not many, you can see some foreigners there occasionally.
| Address | 1-2-12 Kitashinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan |
| Station | 5 minutes walk from South Exit of Okubo Station |
| Open | 24 hours daily |
| Price | Mon-Thu 1,600 yen (11:00-23:00) / 1,300 yen (23:00-11:00) Fri 1,600 yen Sat-Sun 1,700 yen *1,000 yen if you are under 27 years old. |
| Website | https://kita-dober.com/dobermann/index.html |
| Phone | 03-3368-8691 |
| Features | Darkroom, Private room |
GLORY HOLE BAR (Ueno)
GLORY HOLE BAR is a small bar with a cruising space in Ueno, Tokyo.
The price includes one drink, and additional drinks can be ordered for a reasonable 500 yen for soft drinks and 600 yen for alcohol.
Once you enter, there is a small bar counter on the left that can seat no more than 10 people and a cruising space on the right.
Since this is just a bar, sex is prohibited, and it is an oral-only place.
Therefore, there are no showers.
Recently, the number of customers from abroad, especially from Asia, seems to be increasing.
It is recommended for the gay people who want to have a quick and light oral sex.
| Address | 2F, 2-2-4, Ueno, Taito, Tokyo, Japan |
| Station | 2 minutes walk from Exit A3 of Ueno Hirokoji Station |
| Open | 13:00-23:30 daily |
| Price | 1,800 yen including 1 drink |
| Website | https://www.gloryholebar.com/en/ |
| Phone | 03-5817-8588 |
| Features | Bar, Glory hole room, Darkroom |
Oban Kaikan Shinjuku (Kabukicho)
Oban Kaikan Shinjuku is a gay sauna located in Shinjuku Kabukicho, Tokyo.
The facilities are undeniably old, but there is a sauna and a hot bath.
Compared to the other gay saunas and cruising spaces introduced so far, the age range of customers is older.
However, the number of young customers seems to be increasing recently, perhaps because the price of Oban Kaikan has seemed more reasonable with the price increase of 24 Kaikan.
Some foreigners may be refused to enter, but there seems to be no problem for Asian foreigners.
If you want to go to a gay sauna in Shinjuku, but the price at 24 Kaikan is too expensive, this is the place for you.
| Address | 2-28-3, Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan |
| Station | 10 minutes walk from East Exit of Shinjuku Station |
| Open | 24 hours daily |
| Price | 2,100 yen (5:00-22:00) 2,600 yen (22:00-5:00) |
| Website | – |
| Phone | 03-3208-5151 |
| Features | Sauna, Hot bath, Darkroom, Private room |
24 Kaikan Ueno (Ueno)

This is a popular gay sauna located in Ueno, Tokyo.
Like 24 Kaikan Shinjuku, it is equipped with a full range of facilities expected of a sauna, including a dry sauna, steam sauna, hot bath, cold bath, sundecks, and tanning machines.
Many foreigners also visit.
Since the clientele is mainly middle-aged and older gay men, this gay sauna is recommended for older lovers.
| Address | 1-8-7, Kita-Ueno, Taito, Tokyo, Japan |
| Station | 7 minutes walk from Iriya Exit of Ueno Station |
| Open | 24 hours daily |
| Price | 3,300 yen (5:00-21:00) 3,900 yen (after 21:00) |
| Website | http://www.juno.dti.ne.jp/~kazuo24/ueno/ueno.htm |
| Phone | 03-3847-2424 |
| Features | Sauna, Steam room, Hot bath, Cold Bath, Darkroom, Private room, Sun terrace, Tanning machine |
JIN-YA (Ikebukuro)
This is a gay sauna located in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.
It is not so well known nor popular gay sauna, but it was renovated from a public bathhouse so the facilities around the bathhouse are well equipped.
There is a wide range of customers, but foreigners are rarely seen.
| Address | 2-30-19, Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo, Japan |
| Station | 10 minutes walk from West Exit of Ikebukuro Station |
| Open | 24 hours daily |
| Price | 2,500 yen |
| Website | – |
| Phone | 03-5951-0995 |
| Features | Sauna, Hot bath, Darkroom, Private room, Sun terrace |
24 Kaikan Asakusa (Asakusa)

This is a long-established gay sauna in Asakusa, Tokyo.
The facilities are aging and not very clean.
Also, due to its location, there are many elderly guests.
This gay sauna is recommended for the aged.
| Address | 2-29-16, Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo, Japan |
| Station | 2 minutes walk from Exit 6 of Asakusa Station |
| Open | 24 hours daily |
| Price | 3,300 yen (5:00-21:00) 3,900 yen (after 21:00) |
| Website | http://www.juno.dti.ne.jp/~kazuo24/asakusa/asakusa.htm |
| Phone | 03-5827-2424 |
| Features | Hot bath, Darkroom, Private room, Sun terrace, Bar, Karaoke |
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