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LGBT Tokyo Then and Now

By Pinpoint Traveler, Inc
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 513 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview

Behind every stoic Japanese businessman face there is a secret, thus one aspect of “honne tatemae,” which loosely translates to something along the lines of keeping the publicly acceptable face forward, and the true face within. This, combined with Japanese culture's general disdain for public affection, might make Tokyo seem to not have as vibrant an LGBT presence as hoped. Worry not: In a city as big as Tokyo, there is of course a thriving gay scene – if you know where to look. Tonight, you'll not only see Japan's largest gayborhood, Shinjuku 2-chome, but Asakusa in the evening as well. You'll also get a solid primer in Japanese gay society, both past and present. We'll stop along the way for a local Japanese meal (veg options available), and a couple of drinks too. Get ready for a well-rounded adventure into the heart of homosexuality in Japan, led by a friendly native (or equivalent) speaker of your selected language who knows what it means to be gay in Japan.

Activity location

  • Asakusa
    • Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kamiya Bar
    • 神谷ビル 1
    • 111-0032, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

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LGBT Tokyo Then and Now
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 18:30
Price details
RM 513.38 x 1 AdultRM 513.38
Total
Price is RM 513.38

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included2 drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
  • What's includedWhat's includedDinner
  • What's includedWhat's includedGratuities
  • What's includedWhat's includedAlcoholic Beverages
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup (please inquire -- this may be available for an additional charge upon request)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransportation (you'll need 270 yen for the one subway ride we take)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Japan's drinking age is 20 years.

Activity itinerary

Asakusa
  • 45m
Sensoji (Temple) forms the deeply historic heart of Asakusa, but the shopping, dining, and entertainment areas alongside its approach is also the center of Tokyo's "elder gay" population. A century ago, Asakusa was in many ways what Shinjuku and Shibuya are like today. In fact, the Asakusa to Ueno stretch was so popular back in the early 20th century that Asia's first subway was built between those two areas (this is now known as the Ginza line). As the area aged, the clientele aged and changed faces too, and especially in more recent years, there has been a plethora of gay bars, saunas, and even cruising areas for the daddies and granddaddies of the gay persuasion. We'll walk around the neighborhood, talk about history, cultural context, and take a gander at some notable sights from the outside.
Shinjuku 3 Chome
  • 45m
This thriving restaurant and shopping district is adjacent to 2-Chome, and it is here where we'll grab some food and a drink (included) at one of the sociable, casual restaurants dotting the streets.
Shinjuku 2 Chome Gay Town
  • 45m
2-Chome (pronounced "knee choh may") is the largest LGBTQ district in the largest metropolitan region in Japan (or the world, for that matter). Some bars are garish, some are low key. Most indoors, but some have sights visible from and spilling into the streets. We'll give you a thorough walk-through, and also stop at a bar for a drink (included).
Senso-ji Temple
  • 15m
Sensoji is arguable the top attraction in Asakusa, During the day, this Buddhist Temple compound dating back to 7th century, is thronged with visitors, but at night it's a mellower, perhaps more atmospheric scene. Beautifully lit up, you'll have your phone out for a picture before you know it.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAsakusa
    • Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKamiya Bar
    • 神谷ビル 1
    • 111-0032, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

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