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 woman loving woman scene is imbued with the matching spirit, and, depending on the second 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 devoted gay, lesbian, multi-attracted , transgender community center, but any living-related inquiries that worry your sexuality can be addressed to the Asia-Pacific Human Rights Information Center (Hurights Osaka)
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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 male lover in Osaka and the region at large, and it is conveniently located i
Doyamacho: Osaka’s Gay District
Doyamacho is one of the hottest and liveliest nightlife spots in Osaka. Located near the busy Umeda business and entertainment district, Doyama has long been jam-packed with bars, clubs, izakaya and karaoke, as well as more niche establishments like love hotels, host clubs, and massage parlors.
In recent decades, a wealth of gay bars and clubs also started to appear, and over the years Doyama has become known as Osaka’s gay district. It is conveniently located near many downtown offices, as well as one of the city’s largest hub stations, so people flock to this district after work to let off some steam and cut loose.
It’s a party identify no matter what day it is.
While Doyama is especially thrilling on the weekends — this is when most LGBT events happen, like 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 make up this area are brightly lit and tightly packed from sundown until it’s time for businessmen and women to go assist to work the next morning.
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Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Travel to Osaka with Peace of Mind 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+ friendly 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 short walk away from the hotel is a dynamic lineup of Diverse friendly nightlife, along with must-visit Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi Shopping Street and Kuromon Market. The hotel proposals 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 committed floor for Weddings is housed on the 9th floor, complete with two western chapels and Japanese Kofukuden, photo studio, beauty salon, Bridal kimono and dress boutique, reveal to LGBTQ+ weddings.
Time Out Osaka releases a guide for LGBTQ-friendly spots in Osaka
Published especially for the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau, the ‘Over the Rainbow: 10 LGBTQ-Friendly Spots in Osaka’ brochure aims to highlight the city's most exciting businesses for the queer and rainbow community. They involve restaurants, cafés, bars and clubs that are gay-owned, inclusive and welcoming to people of all gender and sexual identities.
Osaka is setting a benchmark in Asia with its dependable commitment to the Gay community. In an try to be more diverse and inclusive, the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau has undertaken multiple initiatives to cultive LGBTQ-friendly environments and in turn, position Osaka as a prime destination for LGBTQ+ tourists.
For restaurants, head over to gay-owned Dining Bar Rakuto to indulge in tapas and hearty Japanese meals paired with wine or sake. If it's premium Japanese wagyu beef you're after, form a beeline for Yakiniku M Namba. Vietnam Sakaba, on the other hand, offers a diverse menu of Vietmese dishes that go beyond pho.
After your meal, make your way to Saryo Tsuboichi Seicha Honpo Namba for t