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Top 10 Gay Cruising Spots In Kyoto

Updated: Nov 13

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 JR Station West Exit Square, a piano is placed, and the upstairs toilet is the gay cruising place of comrades in Kyoto

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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


This is a gay cruising spot in Kyoto. The entrance is green and white, symbolizing diversity and acceptance.

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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️


A gay cruising spot in Kyoto, showing a public toilet with two doors and a roof

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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


On the outskirts of Chiyoto Nikko, a gay cruising spot in Kyoto, there are many bicycles parked beside the street, highlighting the local culture and social life.

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

  • Website: https://www.bbweb-arena.com/users/senbon/


5)Nizaemon no Yu ⭐️⭐️⭐️


yoto's gay hot spring, unique design, pleasant surroundings, is the ideal place for travelers to relax.

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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


A building with the sign "Soup of Cranes" hanging on the outer wall to show a friendly atmosphere


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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️


Kyoto's gay cruising spot-Yodobashi Camera peripheral environment

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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


A tennis court with several bicycles parked next to it in the background of a gay cruising spot in Kyoto

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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️


A sign on the side of a building showing the characteristics of a gay cruising spot in Kyoto

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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


In Kyoto's gay cruising spot, a street with a sign reading "Japan" symbolizes the cultural characteristics of the area.

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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