Planning your night
Compare gay, lesbian, and mixed-audience venues.
SHINJUKU NI-CHOME GUIDE
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Shinjuku Ni-chome?
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Finding the door
Check the building name, floor, and Japanese spelling.
Changing plans
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CHOOSE YOUR VENUE
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The label describes the venue category, not who you are.BEFORE YOU GO
First-time essentials.
Entry rules vary
Some venues are men-only, women-only, or open to all. Others change by event.
Ask about charges
If a cover or seating charge is not shown, ask before you sit down.
Bring cash and photo ID
Payment and ID requirements vary by venue.
Protect privacy
Do not photograph people without permission.
Plan your way home
Last trains vary by line. Check your route before going out.
CONFIRMED VENUE PAGES
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These are examples, not rankings. Details come from venue replies or official sources.Open to all
Venues confirmed to welcome guests of any gender or sexuality.
Ashiyu Cafe & Bar Donyoku
Footbath cafe and bar open to all ages and nationalities.
EXACT ENTRANCEVera Heights Shinjuku Gyoen 203 (ヴェラハイツ新宿御苑203), 2-7-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
SENSE
LGBTQ+ bar open to all genders and sexualities.
EXACT ENTRANCENakae Bldg B1F, 2-4-9 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
BAR G-pit
LGBTQ+ bar open to everyone aged 20 or older.
EXACT ENTRANCEMatsuda Bldg 2F, 2-7-5 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Onnanoko Club
LGBTQ+ bar open to guests of any gender or sexuality.
EXACT ENTRANCESENSHO Bldg 4F, 2-13-16 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Gay bars
Check each bar’s visitor and entry details before you go.
GB TOKYO
Gay bar with English-speaking staff.
EXACT ENTRANCEB1F, 2-12-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
PAWPADS
Gay bar with an English menu. Accepts cards and QR payments.
EXACT ENTRANCE3F, 2-12-16 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
BAR BLACKNUDE
Gay bar with a men-only entry policy on Fridays and Saturdays.
EXACT ENTRANCETakamine Bldg 1F-B, 2-15-12 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Lesbian bars
Some bars have specific entry rules for men. The venue page shows confirmed conditions.
BAR GOLD FINGER
Lesbian bar open late on Fridays and Saturdays.
EXACT ENTRANCEHayashi Bldg 1F (林ビル1F), 2-12-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
agit
Open to guests aged 20 or older. Men must be accompanied by a woman.
EXACT ENTRANCEMatsui Bldg 1F, 2-15-9 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
ADEZAKURA
Open to guests aged 20 or older. Men must be accompanied by a woman.
EXACT ENTRANCE1F, 2-15-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Dance & late-night venues
Check current events and entry rules before you go.
AiiRO CAFE
LGBTQ+ bar with DJs and a rainbow torii. No cover.
EXACT ENTRANCEDai-7 Tenka Bldg 1F, 2-18-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
ArcH
LGBTQ+ nightclub with DJs, drag, and go-go shows. Entry rules vary by event.
EXACT ENTRANCEFutami Bldg 1F, 2-14-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
FIND THE RIGHT DOOR
The pin is only the start.
- 01Check the building name
Match the English and Japanese building names.
- 02Check the floor
Many venues are upstairs or below street level.
- 03Then get directions
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Visitor details are shown only when confirmed by the venue or an official source.Last checked: 28 Aug 2026 · You must be 20 or older to drink alcohol in Japan.