Gay bar namba osaka

Osaka's gay scene is centered around the Doyama District, just a short walk from Umeda Station. Unlike Tokyo's more discreet Shinjuku Ni-chome, Osaka's scene has a more relaxed and casual vibe, with smaller, intimate venues. Foreigner-friendly gay bar that hosts regular dance parties and events. If they're doing karaoke you'll be doing less talking and more bad singing.

Located in the heart of Doyama gay scene. Open 7 nights a week. Stylish and friendly bar in the same building as Grand Slam. Popular with 20's's crowd. The staff speak Japanese only, but welcome foreigners. Pump Up hosts regular events - check Pump Up's website for details. Village has been in business for 18 years, featuring karaoke, drag shows, cabaret and various live performances on the stage.

Located in the heart of gay Osaka. Open every night of the week until 5am. Well-established gay bar that has been in business for many years. Gay "Cafe de Jumpin' Jumpin", J's Osaka has a welcoming atmosphere, good-looking staff and hosts regular special events. Open every night from 7pm. Popular with the young LGBT crowd.

Open Namba, Saturday and Sunday. Owned by a lesbian couple, LuPu bar welcomes everyone with friendly staff, reasonably priced bar and snacks. A popular place for pre-clubbing and karaoke. LuPu also organises birthday parties and special events. Closed on Osaka. Gay bar with DJ and karaoke in the Doyama gay district.

K's Hills has friendly Japanese and Taiwanese staff with homelike atmosphere. Late-night gay bar in Doyama gay district that attracts mostly local guys in their 20s and 30s.

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Open every night from 8 pm. Sophisticated yet comfortable, The Suite is a welcome change on the Osaka scene. Clientele are mostly straight; however, The Suite is gay-friendly.