Gay district osaka
A Gay Guide to Osaka
Often forgotten in the shadows of bustling and sprawling Tokyo and the smaller historic cities of Japan, Osaka is traditionally the home of the functional classes. In this vibrant and electrifying city, the residents have decided to shed to the conservatism of wider Japanese culture, gaining a reputation as one of the world’s most fun-loving destinations.
Osaka is not an attractive municipality in the traditional perception, however, there is a charm to the expanse of grey concrete buildings and glass skyscrapers that is largely driven by the enigmatic and charismatic people who occupy them. At night the municipality comes alive. Lit by the neon signs that cover its buildings, Osaka has one of the liveliest nightlife scenes in Japan, consisting of an array of hyper-niche bars and clubs that watch over to cater to a very specific audience.
The non-judgemental and relaxed attitudes of Osaka have led to the establishment of a large, diverse, and vibrant gay scene. The main gay area of the city is Doyama, a large and welcoming tourist hotspot that is place to the majority of the gay nightlife venues. Osaka is a colorful and liberating city, associated with the impressive same-sex attracted scene, the city is
Doyamacho: Osaka’s Gay District
Doyamacho is one of the hottest and liveliest nightlife spots in Osaka. Located near the active Umeda business and entertainment district, Doyama has long been jam-packed with bars, clubs, izakaya and karaoke, as adequately as more niche establishments like admire hotels, host clubs, and massage parlors.
In recent decades, a wealth of same-sex attracted bars and clubs also started to appear, and over the years Doyama has become established as Osaka’s same-sex attracted district. It is conveniently located neighboring many downtown offices, as well as one of the city’s largest hub stations, so people flock to this district after function to let off some steam and cut loose.
It’s a party spot no matter what time it is.
While Doyama is especially stimulating on the weekends — this is when most LGBT events happen, enjoy live DJs and drag nights — it’s a party spot no matter what day it is. The shotengai (covered shopping arcades) and atmospheric side streets that construct up this area are brightly lit and tightly packed from sundown until it’s time for businessmen and women to go help to work the next morning.
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Osaka Gay Map
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Travel to Osaka with Peace of Consciousness at Asia’s first IGLTA (International LGBT Travel Association) accredited hotel, located right in the heart of Namba. Towering above Nankai’s Namba Station, the LGBTQ+ approachable hotel provides direct access to and from Kansai International Airport and walking distance to subway and major train lines, for convenient sightseeing to Kyoto, Kobe, Nara and UNESCO World Heritage Site Mt. Koya. A limited walk away from the hotel is a dynamic lineup of LGBTQ+ friendly nightlife, along with must-visit Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi Shopping Street and Kuromon Market. The hotel offers 546 rooms and suites with six restaurants, two bars and café, plus an entire floor dedicated to health and wellness with gym, spa, 3-lane indoor pool, Japanese sauna and bath. Guests staying at Executive Rooms and selected Suite rooms enjoy access to the Swiss Executive Lounge, offering all-day refreshments and evening cocktails. A consecrated floor for Weddings is housed on the 9th floor, accomplish with two western chapels and Japanese Kofukuden, photo studio, beauty salon, Bridal kimono and dress boutique, open to LGBTQ+ weddings.
Gay Osaka
Osaka same-sex attracted and lesbian centers, bars and clubs
Gay Osaka
Osaka is a city renowned for being friendly and saying what it thinks. The Osaka gay and sapphic scene is imbued with the alike spirit, and, depending on the hour and place and person, you can really kick your heels up in Osaka and hold a ball. The Osaka gay scene has everything from the quieter bars for the older set (and the noisier ones!) to full-on clubbing for those who can still handle a 7am bedtime.
Osaka Same-sex attracted Lesbian Help and Community
Osaka does not have a committed gay, lesbian, double attraction, transgender community center, but any living-related inquiries that trouble your sexuality can be addressed to the Asia-Pacific Human Rights Information Center (Hurights Osaka)
3F piaNPO 2-8-24 Chikko, Minato-ku, Osaka 552-0021 Japan Tel. 06 6577 3578, Fax 06 6577 3583
Hurights Osaka website.
Google Guide to Asia-Pacific Human Rights Information Center
Osaka gay bars
For most people, especially (but not exclusively) if they are under 40, gay means "Doyama" in Osaka. This is the biggest and most concentrated collection of all things queer in Osaka and the region at large, and it is conveniently located i
Osaka Gay Map
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Travel to Osaka with Peace of Consciousness at Asia’s first IGLTA (International LGBT Travel Association) accredited hotel, located right in the heart of Namba. Towering above Nankai’s Namba Station, the LGBTQ+ approachable hotel provides direct access to and from Kansai International Airport and walking distance to subway and major train lines, for convenient sightseeing to Kyoto, Kobe, Nara and UNESCO World Heritage Site Mt. Koya. A limited walk away from the hotel is a dynamic lineup of LGBTQ+ friendly nightlife, along with must-visit Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi Shopping Street and Kuromon Market. The hotel offers 546 rooms and suites with six restaurants, two bars and café, plus an entire floor dedicated to health and wellness with gym, spa, 3-lane indoor pool, Japanese sauna and bath. Guests staying at Executive Rooms and selected Suite rooms enjoy access to the Swiss Executive Lounge, offering all-day refreshments and evening cocktails. A consecrated floor for Weddings is housed on the 9th floor, accomplish with two western chapels and Japanese Kofukuden, photo studio, beauty salon, Bridal kimono and dress boutique, open to LGBTQ+ weddings.
Gay Osaka
Osaka same-sex attracted and lesbian centers, bars and clubs
Gay Osaka
Osaka is a city renowned for being friendly and saying what it thinks. The Osaka gay and sapphic scene is imbued with the alike spirit, and, depending on the hour and place and person, you can really kick your heels up in Osaka and hold a ball. The Osaka gay scene has everything from the quieter bars for the older set (and the noisier ones!) to full-on clubbing for those who can still handle a 7am bedtime.
Osaka Same-sex attracted Lesbian Help and Community
Osaka does not have a committed gay, lesbian, double attraction, transgender community center, but any living-related inquiries that trouble your sexuality can be addressed to the Asia-Pacific Human Rights Information Center (Hurights Osaka)
3F piaNPO 2-8-24 Chikko, Minato-ku, Osaka 552-0021 Japan Tel. 06 6577 3578, Fax 06 6577 3583
Hurights Osaka website.
Google Guide to Asia-Pacific Human Rights Information Center
Osaka gay bars
For most people, especially (but not exclusively) if they are under 40, gay means "Doyama" in Osaka. This is the biggest and most concentrated collection of all things queer in Osaka and the region at large, and it is conveniently located i