Attention, everyone! I need to convey an important message. When visiting any gay cruising spots in Japan, it's crucial to maintain a quiet and low-profile demeanor. Please refrain from speaking loudly in groups and ensure that you keep all places clean. These are basic courtesies expected of visitors. Let's make sure we are respectful and considerate so that we are not seen as unwelcome.
1)Nobunaga Shoten Osaka Ekimae Daiichi Bldg ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Nobunaga Bookstore, located in front of Osaka Station, is a shop that specializes in selling adult products. They offer a variety of adult DVDs and manga. The store is also LGBTQ+-friendly, attracting many gay customers. It is known that people often meet in the video section of the store and then proceed to the nearby restroom for more intimate interactions. The restroom next to the bookstore is reportedly a popular gay cruising spot in Osaka.
Location: Video area, restroom near the bookstore
Business Hours: Monday to Sunday 09:30-23:00
Address: 1-3-1-100 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Station Front First Building 1F
Phone: +886-06-6455-1065
2)Kaikatsu CLUB Nanbamidosujiten ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Kaikatu Club is a manga café that offers private rooms and internet access for customers to relax. It operates with minimal staff, especially at night. This setup attracts many gay people from the community. Some customers may use the private rooms on the 6th floor of the Midosuji store in a way that disrupts others, such as not fully closing the door, jerk off near the door, or using the restroom for purposes other than intended.
Location: 6th Floor
Business Hours: 24 hours
Address: 3-6-15 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka, Namba First Building Reception 4F (3~6F)
Phone: +886-06-6630-9488
3)Yodogawa Riverside Park ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Yodogawa River Park Tower is a well-known local gay cruising spot in Osaka. It is frequented by people who enjoy nude sunbathing during the day and by those looking for outdoor cruising at night. Gay individuals, cross-dressers, and older people often gather here, while younger people are fewer in number. People of all body types can be found in this area.
Location: Near the Tower
Entrance: Walking along the riverbank from the barbecue area, you'll find a sign prohibiting entry and the area is cordoned off with ropes.
Address: 2-chome, Nishi-Nakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
4)Grand Front Osaka - North Building ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
GRAND FRONT OSAKA is a very popular GAY cruising spot in Osaka, located in the busiest central area of the city, resulting in high foot traffic. The gay community is mainly concentrated in the restrooms on the 5th and 6th floors of the North Building, with a higher proportion of younger people.
Location: Restrooms on the 5th and 6th floors
Business Hours: 11:00 - 23:00
Address: 4-20 Ōtemae, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture (North Building)
5)Sanadayama pool ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Sanada-yama Swimming Pool in Tennoji is a well-known gay cruising spot in Osaka. The proportion of the community at the pool is very high, and you'll find many people wearing traditional competitive swimwear. While things may seem quiet in the outdoor pool, you may get lucky and discover more activity in the shower area. Although most visitors are young people in their 20s, you may also encounter some older individuals.
Location: Shower area
Business Hours: 09:00 - 21:00
Address: 5-109 Sanadayama-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
6)Ōgimachi Park ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ōgimachi Park, located in the center of Osaka, is the most well-known gay cruising park in Osaka. People of all ages, from young to old, visit this park. However, due to increased security patrols in recent years and some YouTubers coming to film gay cruising activities, the popularity of the park has declined compared to previous times.
Location: Park restrooms
Address: 1-1 Senba-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 530-0025
7)Nichigeki Rose ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Nichigeki Rose, located near the Tsūtenkaku Tower in Shinsekai, is a long-established adult cinema catering to the gay cruising people. Within the same building, there are two additional theaters - one for cross-dressers and one for the general public. The majority of patrons are individuals over the age of 40, with fewer young people.
Admission Fee: 1,500 Japanese Yen
Business Hours: 10:00 - 05:00
Address: 2-2-8 Ebisu-higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
8)Hankyu Sanban Gai ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Hankyu Sanban Gai area attracts many young people and working professionals. The main cruising spot is the restroom behind the 2nd floor Mizuho Bank, where insiders typically loiter in front of the bank first before discreetly leading someone into the restroom. Additionally, the 5th floor of the Hankyu 17-bangai building is another popular gay cruising spot in the vicinity.
Location: Restrooms behind the 2nd floor Mizuho Bank
Business Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 - 23:00
Address: 1-1-3 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-0012
9) NAMBA SkyO ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Namba SkyO is a large commercial shopping center in central Osaka, surrounded by office buildings. The restrooms on the 2nd and 6th floors are popular gay cruising spots for office workers in the area, as well as some local young people. The peak hours are around 6 PM on weekdays, coinciding with the end of the workday for nearby office workers.
Location: Restrooms on the 2nd and 6th floors
Business Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:00 - 21:00
Address: 5-1-60 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 542-0076
10)Broadway Mens Studio 802 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Broadway Mens Studio 802, located near the Tsūtenkaku Tower in Shinsekai, was previously known as the Shinsekai Broadway. The store relocated to a new address in October 2023 and is a very popular gay shop in Osaka, primarily selling sexy underwear and other gay products.
The store has fitting rooms where you can try on items immediately after purchase. If you agree, the staff can even take photos of you and upload them to their Twitter. This is also a popular spot for the local gay community, and the fitting rooms may potentially serve as a gay cruising spot if you make eye contact with someone.
Location: Fitting Rooms
Business Hours: Monday to Sunday, 11:00 - 22:00
Address: Inside the Shinsekai Market near the Tsūtenkaku Tower, 120-13 Ebisu-higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka
A Word of Caution Before Exploring Osaka's Gay Cruising Spots
There have been reports of some individuals attempting to harass or expose gay individuals in public spaces, including secretly filming and uploading footage to YouTube or TikTok. Additionally, security patrols have been increased in the area. As a result, the local gay community prefers to keep information about these cruising spots relatively private to avoid disruption.
Whether you encounter any opportunities for connection often depends on individual luck and circumstances. Many Japanese people may also not be particularly interested in interacting with foreigners. To avoid impacting others, we kindly request that you maintain a low profile during your explorations.
If you would like to connect with like-minded individuals, feel free to post on the community message boards. If you discover any new cruising spots, please let us know so we can update our information.
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