LGBTQ+ Tokyo Then & Now Night City Exploration Walking Tour
- Start in Asakusa: Known for its famous temple, Asakusa holds a hidden LGBTQ+ history that even many locals are unaware of. Once the center of nightlife, it was home to secret gay bars, saunas, and cruising spots in the 1920s-1930s
- Explore LGBTQ+ History: Learn about the pressures of living closeted lives in Japan’s past, where many LGBTQ+ individuals lived secret double lives to meet societal expectations of marriage and family
- Shift to Shinjuku: Experience Tokyo’s contemporary LGBTQ+ scene in 2-Chome, Shinjuku’s vibrant hub for modern queer culture
- Dinner and Drinks Included: Enjoy a light dinner and a couple of drinks during the tour, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in Tokyo’s LGBTQ+ culture and nightlife
What to expect
Discover Tokyo’s hidden LGBTQ+ history on this unique tour. Start in Asakusa, a neighborhood with a rich LGBTQ+ past, where secret gay bars, saunas, and cruising spots flourished in the 1920s-30s. Explore how the pressures of societal expectations shaped the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals, who lived in secrecy due to the stigma around being openly gay. Then, head to Shinjuku’s vibrant 2-Chome, Tokyo’s modern LGBTQ+ hub, to experience the city’s thriving queer culture. Along the way, enjoy a light dinner and drinks, immersing yourself in the fascinating blend of Tokyo’s past and present LGBTQ+ scene.
Reviews
Matt was great. explain the history, customs, and places to know and further explore. he brought me to one of the best places to have dinner. definitely a tour to take if its your first time in japan.
Was an overall good evening. good conversation and even though I was solo I enjoyed speaking to the folks who joined in.
Fun and insightful night tour.
I had a good time on this tour, but would have enjoyed more depth on the history and culture aspects over the focus on current bars and hotspots.
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