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LGBTQ+ venues

LGBTQ+ venues with sourced visitor details where available.

52 places
LGBTQ+ venueBarCards ✓

2-SHA base

LGBTQ+ bar open to all guests, with card and QR payment.

Shinjuku Koda Bldg 3F (新宿幸田ビル3F), 2-18-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ music barDJ nightsInternational ✓

absorb

LGBTQ+ music bar with DJs, cocktails and late hours.

Koki Bldg 1F, 2-11-13 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Lesbian barBar20+

ADEZAKURA

Open to guests aged 20 or older. Men must be accompanied by a woman.

1F, 2-15-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Lesbian barBar20+

agit

Open to guests aged 20 or older. Men must be accompanied by a woman.

Matsui Bldg 1F, 2-15-9 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ barDJ nightsInternational ✓English ✓

AiiRO CAFE

LGBTQ+ bar with DJs and a rainbow torii. No cover.

Dai-7 Tenka Bldg 1F, 2-18-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ cafe-barMexican cafe-barInternational ✓English ✓

ALAMAS CAFE

LGBTQ+ Mexican cafe-bar with DJs and late-night food. All welcome.

Garnet Bldg 1F, 2-12-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueCafe & barInternational ✓

ANCHOR rainbow port tokyo

LGBTQ+ cafe and bar with daytime food, evening drinks and community events.

Yamahara Heights 2F, 2-12-15 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
NightclubLGBTQ+ nightlifeInternational ✓Photo ID required

ArcH

LGBTQ+ nightclub with DJs, drag, and go-go shows. Entry rules vary by event.

Futami Bldg 1F, 2-14-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Gay clubNightclub

Arty Farty

Gay club and DJ bar; event hours and prices may vary.

Dai-33 Kyutei Bldg 2F, 2-11-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueCafe & barInternational ✓Cards ✓

Ashiyu Cafe & Bar Donyoku

Footbath cafe and bar open to all ages and nationalities.

Vera Heights Shinjuku Gyoen 203 (ヴェラハイツ新宿御苑203), 2-7-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Gay barBar

atmarkbar

Men-only gay bar with a quiet, no-karaoke setting.

Futami Bldg 303, 2-14-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueBar

awato

LGBTQ-friendly bar serving fermented food and drinks.

Futami Bldg 1F, Ni-chome Yokocho (フタミビル1F・弐丁目横丁), 2-14-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Gay barBar

BAR BLACKNUDE

Gay bar with a men-only entry policy on Fridays and Saturdays.

Takamine Bldg 1F-B, 2-15-12 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueBar

Bar E3

Pole-dance show bar open to guests of every gender and sexual orientation.

Shida Bldg 4F (信田ビル4F), 2-15-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueBar20+

BAR G-pit

LGBTQ+ bar open to everyone aged 20 or older.

Matsuda Bldg 2F, 2-7-5 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Lesbian barBar

BAR GOLD FINGER

Lesbian bar open late on Fridays and Saturdays.

Hayashi Bldg 1F (林ビル1F), 2-12-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueBar

Bar Nokisaki

Bar.軒先

Standing bar in Shinjuku Ni-chome, open from 19:00.

Sun Futami Bldg 1F (サンフタミビル1F), 2-16-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Lesbian barBar

BAR PUZZLE

Lesbian bar open nightly until 02:00.

J Bldg 1F, 2-13-4 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Gay barBar

BAR STRESS

Gay bar open daily from 20:00 until late.

4F, 2-14-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Gay barBar

BAR Tiger

Gay bar open to visitors of every gender and sexual orientation.

2-12-15 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueBarInternational ✓

BEAST TOKYO

Late-night LGBTQ+ bar open daily and welcoming international guests.

Shinjuku Kado Bldg 3F, 2-19-9 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueBar

beloved

Gay bar with karaoke, open to women, first-time visitors and solo guests.

SENSHO Bldg 3F, 2-13-16 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueCafe & bar

Café&Bar Hungry

Weekend morning cafe and bar open to guests of every gender.

M&T Bldg 3F, 2-12-15 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueBar

Campy! Bar

Mixed LGBTQ+ bar in Shinjuku Ni-chome.

2-13-10 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Gay barBar

cozy

Beginner-friendly gay bar open to LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ guests.

J Bldg 3F (Jビル3F), 2-13-4 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueBar

Daiana

Gay bar open to beginners, solo guests and guests of every gender.

Dai-7 Tenka Bldg 7F (第7天香ビル7F), 2-18-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Lesbian barBar

DIAMOND HOLIC

Women-only lesbian shot bar in Shinjuku Ni-chome.

Kurihara Bldg 2F (栗原ビル2F), 2-18-8 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Lesbian barBar

Dorobune

Entry is mainly for women. Check the official policy before visiting.

2-7-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Gay barBar

EAGLE Tokyo

Brooklyn-style gay shot bar in Shinjuku Ni-chome.

2-12-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueBar

FTM BAR 2's CABIN Main

FTM BAR 2's CABIN 本店

Transgender and LGBTQ+ information bar open to every gender.

Shinsan Bldg 2F West (新三ビル2階 西側), 3-17-21 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueBar

FTM BAR 2's CABIN TOKYO

FTM BAR 2's CABIN TOKYO店

Small karaoke bar with counter seating in Shinjuku 3-chome.

Nagatani Take Eight Bldg 201 (永谷テイクエイトビル201), 3-11-12 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueBar

FTM BAR 2s CABIN Ni-chome

FTM BAR 2s CABIN 二丁目店

FTM-focused bar welcoming first-time Ni-chome visitors.

Uni Bldg 302 (ユニビル302), 2-14-13 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueBar

GANTZ

Casual Korean food bar open from 18:00, with Monday closure.

Futami Bldg 101-B, Ni-chome Yokocho (フタミビル101-B・弐丁目横丁), 2-14-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Gay barBarInternational ✓English ✓

GB TOKYO

Gay bar with English-speaking staff.

B1F, 2-12-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Gay barBarInternational ✓

KING TOKYO

Gay bar open to guests of every gender and sexual orientation.

2-11-10 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueBarInternational ✓

KINGDOM TOKYO

LGBTQ+ bar with themed events, open to every gender and sexual orientation.

TOM Bldg 1F, 2-10-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Lesbian barBar

LAGOON

Women-only lesbian bar in Shinjuku Ni-chome.

Shin-Chidori-gai Bldg 1F, 2-18-10 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Gay barBar

MAG MAG

Men-only gay bar in Shinjuku Ni-chome.

Shin-Chidori-gai Bldg 2F (新千鳥街2F), 2-18-10 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueBarEnglish ✕

MARROAD

LGBTQ+ bar that requires each group to include a Japanese speaker.

Shin Bldg 5F, 2-14-8 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueBar

Mix Bar π

ミックスバー パイ

Gender-free mixed bar near Okubo Station.

Town Plaza BF-C (タウンプラザBF-C), 1-24-8 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueBar

Mock

モック

Bar where first-time straight men must visit with a woman.

Ripple Futami Bldg 1F (リプルフタミビル1F), 2-7-6 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueBarEnglish ✓

Omusubi Bar Hachi

おむすびBar八『はち』

LGBTQ-friendly omusubi bar with English-speaking staff.

Dai-2 Nakae Bldg B1F (第二中江ビルB1F), 2-15-13 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueBar

Onnanoko Club

LGBTQ+ bar open to guests of any gender or sexuality.

SENSHO Bldg 4F, 2-13-16 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Gay barBarCards ✓

PAWPADS

Gay bar with an English menu. Accepts cards and QR payments.

3F, 2-12-16 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueCommunity center

Pride House Tokyo Legacy

プライドハウス東京レガシー

Free LGBTQ+ community center with a library, events and support information.

JF Shinjuku Gyoen Bldg 2F (JF新宿御苑ビル2階), 1-2-9 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Lesbian barBar

Queendom Tokyo

LGBTQ+ bar focused on women and open to every sexual orientation.

Pal Bldg Shinjuku II 3F, 2-11-10 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueBar

SENSE

LGBTQ+ bar open to all genders and sexualities.

Nakae Bldg B1F, 2-4-9 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Gay barBar

Shirokuma

Men-only gay bar with karaoke and schedule-based hours.

Takahashi Bldg 402, 2-10-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Gay barBar

SMASH

Men-only gay bar focused on sports, music and conversation.

2-19-9 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueBarCards ✓

TRAP'

LGBTQ+ bar open to all guests with card and PayPay payment.

Dai-6 Tenka Bldg 4F (第6天香ビル4F), 2-10-5 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
LGBTQ+ venueBarCards ✓

WOW!

Late-night gay bar requiring free LINE membership before entry.

Dai-7 Tenka Bldg 5F (第七天香ビル5F), 2-18-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Gay barBar

Yuuki

ゆうき

Men-only gay bar in Shinjuku Ni-chome.

Shida Bldg 302 (信田ビル302), 2-15-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku

Shows & night experiences

Stage shows, live music, games and experience bars.

9 places
Magic barForeign guests welcomeInternational ✓English ✓

CUORE

Open 24 hours. English, Chinese and Korean support available.

Shinko Bldg 5F (新光ビル), 1-2-13 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku
Open karaoke barEnglish-friendlyInternational ✓English ✓

NearMe Karaoke Bar

カラオケバー NearMe

Walk-in karaoke bar with multilingual songs and transparent pricing.

The Caterina 5F, 1-3-15 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku
Ninja & kabuki showEnglish staffInternational ✓English ✓

Ninja + Kabuki Tokyo

Ninja and kabuki show with taiko drums, sword fights and traditional dance.

WARP SHINJUKU B1F, 1-21-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku
Ninja experienceEnglish siteEnglish ✓

Ninja Trick House

手裏剣道場 新宿忍者からくり屋敷

Hands-on ninja experience with shuriken throwing and swordplay.

Daiichi Wako Bldg 4F, 2-28-13 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku
Stage showMeal planMinimum age 18

Samurai Restaurant Time

SAMURAI RESTAURANT TIME

Stage show with samurai-themed performances and meal plans.

Taro's Bldg B1F, 1-7-7 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku
Live musicHouse band

Shinjuku KENTO'S

新宿KENTO’S

Live-music restaurant with a house band playing soul, R&B, disco and classic pop.

Seno Bldg 6F, 3-18-4 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Live musicRock venue

Shinjuku LOFT

新宿LOFT

Long-running basement live house with rock, alternative, and independent music events.

Tatehana Bldg B2F, 1-12-9 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku
Show loungePole dance showInternational ✓Cards ✓

THE27CLUB

ザ・トゥエンティセブンクラブ

Foreign guests welcome. English via translation device. 20+; no ID, dress or tattoo restrictions.

ACB Kaikan 3F, 2-36-3 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku
Real escape gamesEnglish site

Tokyo Mystery Circus

東京ミステリーサーカス

Multi-floor real escape games with English game and ticket information.

APM Building B1–4F, 1-27-5 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku

Nightclubs

Clubs with official venue and admission information.

4 places
NightclubBilingual staffEnglish ✓Cards ✓

ATOM TOKYO — Shinjuku

ATOM TOKYO -SHINJUKU-

Two-level nightclub with arena-style sound, lighting and table service.

Oriental Wave Bldg 7F–8F, 5-17-13 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
NightclubMultilingual siteCards ✓Photo ID required

T2 SHINJUKU

Seventh-floor nightclub with a main dance floor, lighting and VIP areas.

Kaleido Bldg 7F, 7-1-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
NightclubEnglish siteCards ✓Photo ID required

WARP Shinjuku

WARP SHINJUKU

Kabukicho nightclub with hip-hop, house and open-format events.

Toa Kaikan Bldg B1F, 1-21-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku
NightclubMulti-floorCards ✓Photo ID required

ZEROTOKYO

Four-level underground nightclub with electronic music and multiple rooms.

Tokyu Kabukicho Tower B1–B4, 1-29-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku

Hostess & girls bars

Pages published only where useful official or direct information is available.

2 places
Cabaret clubHostess loungeInternational ✓English ✓

LUXE Shinjuku

LUXE 新宿

Hostess club with multilingual information and published pricing.

G3 Bldg 4F, 1-10-3 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku
Hostess clubJapanese requiredInternational ✓English ✕

MINERVA OHIRU

ミネルヴァオヒル

Daytime Kabukicho hostess club for Japanese-speaking guests.

Kabukicho Bldg 4F, Room FG, 1-12-6 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku

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