Gay bars osaka japan

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Cosy gay bar with karaoke, located in the same building Garcon Cercle in Namba.

It’s the perfect spot to bump into new friends and local regulars. Like many bars it is quite a small bar, as you enter the bar is on your right, there is a small standing/dancing area and then seating at the back.

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Last updated on: 21 Aug 2025

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Owned by a lesbian couple, LuPu bar welcomes everyone with friendly staff, reasonably priced drinks and snacks.

Owned by a go-go boy who’s always in character, this gay bar offers a laid-back atmosphere that’s perfect for chatting. Garcon Cercle can accommodate just 6-7 people which makes it easy to make a conversation with other customers or the cute bar staff.

There is a cover charge of 1,800 yen which includes your choice of drink and some snacks.

A popular place for pre-clubbing and karaoke.

LuPu also organises birthday parties and special events.

Make sure to visit Osaka Castle as it is one of Japans most famous landmarks.

Beyond the castle itself, the surrounding park and gardens are well worth seeing. Like most gay popular cities, the gay area is considered to be around where you will find the majority of the gay bars.

Most of the gay bars in Osaka can all be found in the Doymacho area which has therefore become known as the main gay area of Osaka.

The nearest station is Umeda which is an absolute maze to exit so take your time.

There’s lots of Osaka to love, so we recommend starting in Dōyama. And if you are a theme park lover, Universal Studios Japan, featuring Super Nintendo World (and your favorite Mario Brothers) is not to be missed.

For a chill Sunday afternoon filled with delightful bites and sips, look no further than the charming Temmabashi and Kitahama area.

Okonomiyaki is Osaka’s signature dish: grill batter and cabbage with pork belly, bonito (fish) flakes, and green onions, and top it off with a brown sauce and a mayonnaise drizzling. It also feels less formal than Tokyo, which helps if you’re traveling solo or don’t speak much Japanese. In March, Osaka hosts the Grand Sumo Tournament, which encourages big rounds of applause matching its wrestlers’ bulk!

Once you enter and pay you are expected to remove everything, shower and then put on the fundoshi (or have the receptionist help you as the tying is complicated).

Then, wearing only the fundoshi you can enter the bar area. The festival is held both in Kyoto and Osaka for your viewing pleasure! It sounds a little restrictive to me but if you want to try it out let me know how it goes.

Price is 1900 – 2300 yen.

Things to do for Gay Travellers in Osaka

Dotonburi

This is the truly iconic area of Osaka with all the bright neon lights and the infamous Glico Running Man poster (must do photo spot).

You can spend a couple of hours exploring the area, taking photos and visiting all the different food spots and shops.

Kuromon Market

Listed as one of the top things to do, a short walk from Dotonburi takes you to Kuromon Market.

Find the bridge near the Glico billboard, circa 1935. Amerika-mura (American Village), with vintage clothing stores. Stalls offer takoyaki (fried batter with octopus) made in round griddles. In this gay guide to Osaka I am going to share a few options below which can easily give you some variety and make a full night out.

Grand Slam

This gay bar in Osaka was a lot of fun!