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SM Santa Night at Guernica: A Festive Fetish Evening in Ikebukuro
Celebrate the holidays with a kinky Christmas twist! Join June Lovejoy for SM Santa Night at Guernica on Saturday, December 19, 2026, for an evening of festive outfits, drinks, and SM-themed fun.
We’ll be dressed as SM-themed Santas, with a special fan-service menu available for an additional charge. Come enjoy the Christmas atmosphere, meet the hosts, and discover what our Santas have in store.
English and Japanese speakers are welcome, including international visitors. Play space is available at the venue. Full nudity is not permitted.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Time: 7:00–11:00 PM
- Venue: Guernica, Ikebukuro
- Address: 7F, 2-41-2 Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0014, Japan
- Languages: English and Japanese
Admission and Drinks
The following are the venue’s listed base prices. Tax and service charges are additional.
| Admission | Price |
|---|---|
| Gentlemen — 60 minutes | ¥5,000 |
| Gentlemen — free time, for stays of two hours or more | ¥12,000 |
| Ladies — free time | ¥3,000 |
| Couples — free time | ¥12,000 |
Admission includes one drink. First-time guests can receive an additional complimentary drink by completing the venue’s questionnaire.
For gentlemen, the venue lists automatic extension for stays of two hours or more. Please confirm how your stay will be charged when you arrive.
Additional drinks: ¥900 each, including alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and cast drinks.
Special SM Santa Menu and Play Space
A special SM-themed fan-service menu will be available during the event. These services cost extra and are separate from admission.
Guernica also has play space, with rope, restraints, whips, candles, and rental costumes listed as available without a rental charge. Additional services and requests may carry separate fees; please ask about pricing and availability before participating.
All interaction and play must be mutually agreed upon. You’re welcome to come for drinks and conversation, too.
Tax, Service Charges, and Payment
- Tax: 10% additional
- Service charge: 15%, reduced to 10% when paying cash
- Credit cards: Accepted
- Mobile payment services: Not accepted
Please budget for admission, any additional drinks or services, and the applicable tax and service charge.
Join us in Ikebukuro for a festive evening with our SM Santas!
International guests and first-time visitors are welcome!
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Hero and event images: existing Tokyo Love District editorial and event photography from Guernica. Guiding banner: Antonio Rull / Unsplash.