EAGLE TOKYO and EAGLE TOKYO BLUE are the best gay bear bars / the most tourist-friendly gay bars in Tokyo’s gay neighborhood ‘Shinjuku Ni-chome (新宿二丁目).’
Here are what they look like and their differences. A map is at the bottom.
EAGLE TOKYO
THE mural by Jiraiya (児雷也) at EAGLE TOKYO.
Lanterns at EAGLE TOKYO say “鷲 (eagle)” in Japanese.
That instagrammable, ever-so-graphic mural of gay Asian bodybuilders – the artwork by Japanese gay manga artist/illustrator ‘Jiraiya (児雷也)’ – is at EAGLE TOKYO.
It’s sort of the mecca for gay tourists in Japan. #eagletokyo #eagletokyo #eagletokyo
Unlike the hype, the bar is laid back all the way, which is inviting. Sophisticated EAGLE TOKYO, in one word, is a sleek American gay bar. It’s sexy sans a darkroom.
EAGLE TOKYO
Address: Shinjuku2-12-3, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 〒160-0022, Japan
Hours: 6 pm – 1 am (4 am on Fridays and Saturdays)
Price: 700 yen ($5.40) for a rail drink.
EAGLE TOKYO BLUE
At the entrance of EAGLE TOKYO BLUE.
They take credit cards. Woof.
Chill at EAGLE TOKYO, dive in EAGLE TOKYO BLUE. Some like dipping first. EAGLE TOKYO BLUE won’t refuse early comers (as long as it’s after 6 pm).
EAGLE TOKYO BLUE is the largest gay bar in Tokyo. There’s a plenty of room for fun: drinking, clubbing, go-go boys shows, drag queen shows, and everyday bear karaoke.
And of course, EAGLE TOKYO BLUE has a Jiraiya (児雷也) mural too.
Buff Japanese go-go boys dancing before the Jiraiya mural at EAGLE TOKYO BLUE.
EAGLE TOKYO BLUE
Address: Shinjuku 2-11-2, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 〒160-0022, Japan
Hours: 6 pm – 1 am (4 am on Fridays and Saturdays)
Price: 700 yen ($5.40) for a rail drink.
Key differences
EAGLE TOKYO is for chilling. EAGLE TOKYO BLUE is for clubbing. Both are equally friendly and accommodating. They are only 88 m / 0.05 miles away from each other.
A map of EAGLE TOKYO and EAGLE TOKYO BLUE.
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