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Kyoto is one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations, with many attractions. However, I believe many of you have searched for gay places or venues in Kyoto on Google. Unfortunately, whether it's gay saunas or gay massage parlors, they are few and far between in Kyoto, if they exist at all. Are we supposed to behave like good boys when we visit Kyoto? No way! As the saying goes, wherever there are men, there will be gays, though the numbers may vary. So where do the local gay men go to have fun? Let’s explore together!
1）Kyoto Station ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Kyoto Station is a must-visit stop when traveling to Kyoto. It is one of the busiest railway stations in Japan, second only to Tokyo Station. Just as Tokyo Station is one of the most popular spots for gay cruising in Tokyo, Kyoto Station is the most well-known cruising in the area. Several restrooms within the station are gathering points for the community, with the most popular being the restroom near the JR West Exit, famously known as the Clock Tower restroom. However, the clock tower has since been removed and replaced with a piano, and the restroom is located on the upper level of the piano.
Location: JR West Exit Plaza Restroom
Address: Higashi Shio Koji-cho, Karasuma-dori, Kyoto City
2）COCON KARASUMA ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cocon Karasuma is a multi-level shopping mall in Kyoto that combines stores and offices. It is one of the most popular spots for gay cruising in the Kyoto area. The restrooms on various floors of the mall attract many community members, both during the day and at night. Among them, the restroom on the third floor is the most popular during evening rush hours.
Location: Restrooms on all floors, Third Floor
Hours: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Address: 620 Suiginya-cho, Shimo-gyo-ku, Karasuma-dori, Kyoto City
3）Umekoji Park ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Umekoji Park, located next to Kyoto Station, is one of the most popular gay parks in Kyoto. The main cruising spots are the restrooms known as the "Omiya Side Restroom" along Omiya Street, the station-side restroom, and the benches beside the railway tracks. However, don’t expect to find much happening if you explore the park during the day; it's natural that most parks become active only after 11 PM.
Location: Station-side restroom and benches beside the railway tracks
Phone: +81-75-352-2500
Hours: 24 hours
Address: 〒600-8835, Kankiji-cho, Shimo-gyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
4）Senbon Nikkatsu ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
In Japan, many old adult cinemas are also gay cruising spots for the local gay man, such as Ueno's Special Theater in Tokyo and the International Theater in Osaka. In Kyoto, the equivalent is Senbon Nikkatsu, where the community primarily gathers on the second floor, especially in the smoking room, which has a very lively atmosphere. However, like most adult cinemas, you will encounter many cross-dressers and older individuals here.
Location: Second Floor Smoking Room
Phone: +81-075-462-2161
Hours: 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Address: 〒602-8342, 172 Goban-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
5）Nizaemon no Yu ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Nisaiemon no Yu is a very popular hot spring facility in Kyoto, attracting a significant number of community members, primarily aged between 20 and 40. The most popular times are between 10 PM and 12 AM, and it’s common for guests to wear the locker key on their left foot for easy identification. In addition to some flirtatious interactions within the hot spring, many also use the parking lot for deeper connections.
Location: Parking Lot
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM, Sunday 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Phone: +81-075-393-4500
Address: 〒615-8165, 5 Kashihara Bonzan, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto City
Website: http://www.nizaemon.com/
6）Tsuru-no-yu ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tsuru-no-yu is a traditional hot spring bathhouse in Kyoto. In Japan, many traditional and older facilities tend to attract a significant number of community members, and they can often be more risqué. Tsuru-no-yu is one such example, where the best chances of encountering community members are generally between 5 PM and 7 PM. In addition to several blind spots, the sauna rooms also occasionally see some further cruisy interactions.
Location: Sauna Room
Phone: +81-075-611-2724
Hours: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM, closed on Wednesdays
Address: 33-5 Keishou-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Website: https://www.turunoyu.com/
7）Yodobashi Camera ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Although Yodobashi Camera is an electronics retail chain in Japan, I'm not here to introduce you to buying electronics. In fact, the restrooms on the 4th and 5th floors are also popular spots for gay cruising, primarily attracting individuals aged 20 to 40. There are people there both during the day and at night.
Location: Restrooms on the 4th and 5th Floors
Hours: 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Phone: +81-075-351-1010
Address: 〒600-8216, 590-2 Higashi Shio Koji-cho, Shimo-gyo-ku, Karasuma-dori, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
8）Kyoto Gyoen National Garden ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden is a very popular spot for viewing cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, but it also features three hotspots for gay cruising. These include the forest between the tennis courts and Marutamachi Street, commonly referred to as "behind the tennis courts," the restroom in the Fukujiko rest area, known as the "tennis court restroom," and the restroom in the Sakai-cho rest area. The users are primarily young people in their 20s, but there are also quite a few cross-dressers.
Location: Forest behind the tennis courts, Tennis Court Restroom, and Sakai-cho Rest Area Restroom
Hours: 24 hours
Phone: +81-075-211-6348
Address: Kyoto Gyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
9）SUNRISE DVD ⭐️⭐️⭐️
In Japan, in addition to many adult cinemas being cruising spots for gay man, some DVD screening rooms have also become very popular and serve as gay cruising. SUNRISE DVD Kamitoba in Kyoto is one such place where many people often use dating apps to exchange room numbers or meet in the restrooms. There are also some cross-dressers present.
Hours: 24 hours
Phone: +81-075-693-6077
Address: 〒601-8135, 43-1 Kamitoba Ishibashi-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Website: https://www.sunrise-dvd.com/
10）Yoko Oji Sports Park ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Yoko Oji Sports Park is one of the most popular gay parks in Kyoto, featuring several spots for gay cruising. These include the far end of the second parking lot, the first parking lot, the restrooms in the playground area, and the restrooms near the gazebo. After dark, more community members tend to cruising around.
Location: Far end of the second parking lot, first parking lot, restrooms in the playground area, and restrooms near the gazebo
Phone: +81-075-611-9796
Address: 〒612-8253, 1 Yoko Oji Shimonotsubo, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
A Brief Summary of Exploring The Gay Cruising Spots in Kyoto
Our aim in sharing this information is to enhance your experience when visiting Kyoto. We kindly request that you avoid expressing dissatisfaction if things do not go according to plan, as the enjoyment of the experience is often subjective and relies on personal preferences and chance, with no assurances at any place. Moreover, We are getting ready to unveil details about the gay cruising in Kobe and Yokohama. If you appreciate our content, remember to subscribe to our email newsletter!
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