Tokyo Shinjuku Gay Bar Crawl with Drinks
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Tokyo Shinjuku Gay Bar Crawl with Drinks is a 3-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $90 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 60 / 100
- Rating
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- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $90 per person
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 discove
What you get
- Entrance fees
- Alcoholic beverages
About this experience
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
Included
- Entrance fees
- Alcoholic beverages
Not included
- Snacks
- Meals
What you'll see and do
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.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Shinjuku 2 Chome Gay Town
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.
60 minutes here · Admission included
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.
30 minutes here
Karaoke no Tetsujin Shinjuku O-Guard
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.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tokyo
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
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
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
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Tokyo: Shinjuku Gay Bar Crawl with Drinks
All You Can Drink!
All you can drink plan!: Add our All you can drink (nomihōdai) upgrade and keep the drinks coming all night! 50usd
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Japan Gay Guide
Know before you go
- 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
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Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 20+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $90 to $165
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 60
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Tokyo Shinjuku Gay Bar Crawl with Drinks: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.
How much does Tokyo Shinjuku Gay Bar Crawl with Drinks cost?
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Prices start at $90 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Tokyo Shinjuku Gay Bar Crawl with Drinks take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.
Is Tokyo Shinjuku Gay Bar Crawl with Drinks worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Tokyo Shinjuku Gay Bar Crawl with Drinks?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Tokyo Shinjuku Gay Bar Crawl with Drinks suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 20. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 3-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Tokyo Shinjuku Gay Bar Crawl with Drinks?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Tokyo Shinjuku Gay Bar Crawl with Drinks start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tokyo?
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Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class, Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class, Shinjuku Night Food and Bar Crawl. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
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Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tokyo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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