Tokyo Shinjuku Gay Bar Crawl with Drinks
Tokyo, Japanby Japan Gay Guide
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 8 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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Overview
Venture into the heart of Tokyo's vibrant gay nightlife with a bar crawl through Ni-chome, Asia's largest gay district. Your JGG guide, a local member of the queer community, leads you beyond the tourist traps to discover tiny hidden bars and legendary clubs. Enjoy the lively atmosphere at 'King Tokyo,' sing your heart out at a secret karaoke spot, and end the night with an unforgettable drag and gogo show. All drinks are included, with an optional nomihōdai (all you can drink) pass. - Explore several of the over 300 bars in Shinjuku Ni-chome, the largest gay district in Asia - Visit hidden local bars and experience authentic Tokyo gay culture - Enjoy karaoke and a drag show, with drinks included throughout the night - Small group tour of up to 8 participants for an intimate experience
What's included
- Entrance fee
- 1 drink per bar included!
- Snacks
- Meals
Itinerary
- 1
Stop 1
15 min
The guide takes guests inside, introducing King as a venue and its place in Ni-chome culture very briefly. Keep it social, keep it quick. This is the warm-up. The guide then gets the included drink off of the JGG DRINK MENU. As well as talking about many others from the outside. The guide mentions that Nomihodai starts at Karaoke. Then they help deliver the drinks to each person. They then explain what the night looks like as a general map of where we are going. IT'S THEIR FAVORITE BARS (not where we are telling them to go, this is the story for the guest to feel connected to the guide.) Explains the highlights of the tour. KING bar and QUEEN, SM YAMATO secret karaoke bar, KINGDOM bar/club to end. If there is time the guide will show you a few more from the outside cause there are over 300 bars! THEN THEY WALK OUT with the drinks and walk with drinks. to start the Nichome street tours.
- 2
Shinjuku 2 Chome Gay Town
1 hour
Walk through the Begin your night at King Tokyo, one of the city's most popular gay bars. From here, walk through the alleyways and streets of Ni-chome, passing intimate bars where Japanese gay men drink after work. Listen as your guide shares personal stories and points out the best places to drink and enjoy gay life. Next, drop into a hidden gay karaoke bar. Sing some songs with unlimited drinks (if you purchase the nomihōdai all you can drink plan.) Finish your night at an amazing drag or gogo show on the weekends. Every stop is chosen because it delivers something genuinely different and shows the diversity of the largest gay town in the country. Add the optional nomihōdai (all-you-can-drink) plan to keep the drinks flowing all night. Sake, beer, cocktails, shochu, your guide will make sure your glass is never empty and your night is never boring.
- 3
Stop 3
30 min
KINGDOM TOKYO Final stop of the night. Guide brings guests into Kingdom, the iconic bar/club of Ni-chome. One included a drink. The guide introduces guests to the bar, its energy, its crowd. This is where the night opens up, guests can stay as long as they want after the official tour ends. The guide does a warm close, thanks guests, tells them to enjoy the show after you take a group photo in JGG merch. ask for reviews for viator or get your guide reviews via whatsapp link you will send them along with the photo(they will want the group photo). The tour officially ends here but guests are free to continue their night at King.
- 4
Karaoke no Tetsujin Shinjuku O-Guard
45 min
The guide leads guests into SM Yamato for karaoke. One included drink per person. Unless on nomihodai Guide runs the karaoke machine (Joysound), picks the first song to break the ice, and gets the energy up. This is the high energy mid-point of the tour, loud, fun, and social. The guide encourages guests to pick songs, creating the atmosphere of a real Japanese gay karaoke night. The guide must also sing! (even if it’s bad) On the full tour this stop runs one hour — guests will naturally order more drinks. Guide keeps the energy high and the vibe loose.
Meeting and pickup
Located in the heart of Shinjuku, KING TOKYO stands out as a gem in Tokyo's LGBTQ+ nightlife. Its prime location and vibrant atmosphere make it a must-visit
End point
Located in the heart of Shinjuku, KING TOKYO stands out as a gem in Tokyo's LGBTQ+ nightlife. Its prime location and vibrant atmosphere make it a must-visit
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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