Osaka gay
Exiting Kansai International Aiport, the very first thing I spotted was a clamorous , proud and welcoming sign displaying the words ‘Travel Osaka with Pride’. I’d been told that Osaka was very welcoming for Gay travellers so this was a very postive start to prove that to be the case!
When it comes to gay travel in Osaka, the urban area has a lot to offer, more than I expected in fact. But what stands out for me, and held true all over Japan, was that as a gay man traveling here, I felt % safe at all times – without question.
In this gay guide to Osaka, allow me to share a whistlestop tour of what to perform, where to reside and of course which gay bars in Osaka you might want to visit…
Gay Area of Osaka
Where is the gay area of Osaka? Like most gay popular cities, the gay area is considered to be around where you will identify the majority of the gay bars.
Most of the homosexual bars in Osaka can all be found in the Doymacho area which has therefore change into known as the main gay area of Osaka.
The nearest station is Umeda which is an absolute maze to exit so ta
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 comprise 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 unwavering commitment to the Homosexual community. In an strive 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, produce a beeline for Yakiniku M Namba. Vietnam Sakaba, on the other hand, offers a diverse menu of Vietmese dishes that
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Known as the Nation’s Kitchen for its hearty food customs, Osaka is also Japan’s friendliest city and welcomes Homosexual visitors with open arms.
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Osaka Gay Scene
I have lived in Japan for a few years now, and I can utter with certainty that Osaka has one of the most distinct gay scenes in Japan. Tokyo’s Nichome is large and receives many visitors, but Osaka’s Doyama is definitely special in its character and scope. Osaka’s evening life, including its gay scene, can largely be divided into two areas: the Kita (north) side including Doyama near Umeda Station, and the Minami (south) side with Namba and the Dotonbori Canal.
Osaka is known for having a tight yet diverse community, and there are a multitude of bars and spots to hang out at that are almost too numerous to count. However, my favorite exclude where I always end up is Grand Slam because it is colorful and gaudy, everyone stops there, and is a great place to run into friends and regulars. There is also Explosion just around the corner, a small club that gets very lively at their frequent events, with at least one almost every weekend. And travelers can't miss Eagle Osaka, the newest addition to Doyama's nightlife.
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