THE TOKYO LOVE DISTRICT DIRECTORY
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Underground event bar
Bar Modern Freaks
Shinjuku / Nichome · Tokyo
A Nichome bar and studio associated with underground film, talks and guest events. Modern Freaks publishes its programme through its official social account; choose a dated event rather than assuming a fixed nightly format.
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Plan your visit →Rock music bar
BAR PSY
Shinjuku / Kabukicho · Tokyo
A Kabukicho music bar centred on international rock, operating since 2004. Head upstairs for a music-led night and check its official event page for special dates.
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Plan your visit →Fetish bar
BAR Tied-up
Shinjuku / Kabukicho · Tokyo
A basement bar in the Lions Plaza Shinjuku building, with late-night weekday and Saturday hours and an earlier Sunday session. Tied-up’s official site directs visitors to its social account for changes to the schedule.
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Plan your visit →Art-themed cocktail bar
Bar TOKYO
Shinjuku / Kabukicho · Tokyo
Lanterns and unusual art give this small cocktail bar its own world above Kabukicho’s Red Norengai. The name is written 灯鏡 and presented by the operator as TOKYO; look for the second-floor venue at the stated address.
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Plan your visit →SM and fetish bar
Bar UBU
Shinjuku / Kabukicho · Tokyo · Admission charge
A Kabukicho bar with a relaxed, time-unlimited drinks system, on the fifth floor of the Nakayoshi Building. UBU offers a straightforward place for conversation; its sister venue Mitsu occupies the floor below.
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Plan your visit →Bar
BarYou.Gay.
Shinjuku / Nichome · Tokyo
A Nichome bar with evening service and English availability noted in its public profile. Opening sometimes shifts from 19:00 to 20:00, so confirm before arriving. Check the venue’s official website or social accounts for its current address and visiting information.
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Plan your visit →Live music venue
BASEMENTBAR
Shimokitazawa · Tokyo
Follow the bands to the southern side of Shimokitazawa. BASEMENTBAR hosts live music and DJ events below street level, with a busy programme that rewards a little advance browsing.
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Plan your visit →Adult conversation bar
Bijo to Yaju
Shinjuku / Shinjuku Sanchome · Tokyo · Cover charge
Bijo to Yaju is a Shinjuku bar centered on adult conversation and meeting other guests. Its own description focuses on conversation and everyday manners; this listing does not promise particular activities or experiences.
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Plan your visit →Dansou concept cafe and bar
Bijouxlarme AKIHABARA MRC
Chiyoda / Akihabara · Tokyo
The Akihabara branch of Bijouxlarme, a dansou cafe and bar built around gemstones and fantasy characters. Listed in TLD’s guide as Bijouxlarme Tokyo, this branch now appears on the operator’s access page as AKIHABARA MRC at its current ninth-floor address.
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Plan your visit →Live-band karaoke bar
BippAra Ebisu
Shibuya / Ebisu · Tokyo
Pick a song on the karaoke controller and let the band bring it to life. BippAra puts live accompaniment into a basement bar near Ebisu Station, with opportunities to sing or join the musicians and group hire available by enquiry.
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Plan your visit →Restaurant and bar
Black Bird Eatery
Shibuya / Sasazuka · Tokyo
LGBTQIA+ inclusive
A Sasazuka neighbourhood eatery and bar that also hosts music and cultural events. Its stated focus on LGBTQIA+ inclusion gives particular space to non-binary and X-gender people.
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Plan your visit →SM and fetish bar
Black Heart
Chuo / Ginza · Tokyo · Admission charge
A Ginza fetish bar with a striking interior, recommended by June, and an emphasis on conversation and socialising. Shows are scheduled separately from ordinary service. Its current FAQ says rope experiences may be possible when a capable staff member or guest is present; availability is not guaranteed.
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Plan your visit →Practical information is checked against venue sources. Opening times and entry policies can change. Visitor reviews are separate from TLD’s editorial coverage.