Gay Tokyo
Feb 11, 2012, 1:45 am
#151
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: SFO
Posts: 16
spa recommendation
Tokioblue recommended Oedo Onsen Monogatari http://www.ooedoonsen.jp/higaeri/english/
My partner was there a few years ago and thought it was great. It's more of a traditional social experience rather than a private western spa atmosphere. You can get massages and lots of different food there too. Just be prepared for traditional Japanese cleansing prior to walking around the mens only areas with your 1 itsy bitsy towel, lol
. At least that's all he was given when he was there!
Were definitely going, just not sure what day. Tokioblue may chime in with alternates, and ill report back with any new experiences.
My partner was there a few years ago and thought it was great. It's more of a traditional social experience rather than a private western spa atmosphere. You can get massages and lots of different food there too. Just be prepared for traditional Japanese cleansing prior to walking around the mens only areas with your 1 itsy bitsy towel, lol
. At least that's all he was given when he was there!Were definitely going, just not sure what day. Tokioblue may chime in with alternates, and ill report back with any new experiences.
Mar 4, 2012, 9:00 pm
#152
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 1
Living the experience rather than sight-seeing
Hi there,
I am travelling solo to Japan (Tokyo) from 15/May - 27/May, but the 1st week will be spent in Mt. Fuji doing some self-pain-inflicting trail running race, and going back to Tokyo for the following week.
Well, I have gone through the threads (all 11 pages!), there are some tips on accommodation and night scene, but really, I am not particularly fond of clubbing or late night drinking. Is there any other way to experience the gay scene in Tokyo, or anything about Tokyo rather than going through the list of places? Things like [.....sitting the park, chit chat with the friendly homeless people living in the park....(I read it from somwhere
)...], or anything without having me to have my photo taken infront of a building, posing "V" sign.
I am early 30s (but look late 30s
) ), travel on tight budget, nature lover, Malaysian chinese but quite frequently mistaken as Japenese 
Your guidance and helps are much appreciated.
rgds
shine
I am travelling solo to Japan (Tokyo) from 15/May - 27/May, but the 1st week will be spent in Mt. Fuji doing some self-pain-inflicting trail running race, and going back to Tokyo for the following week.
Well, I have gone through the threads (all 11 pages!), there are some tips on accommodation and night scene, but really, I am not particularly fond of clubbing or late night drinking. Is there any other way to experience the gay scene in Tokyo, or anything about Tokyo rather than going through the list of places? Things like [.....sitting the park, chit chat with the friendly homeless people living in the park....(I read it from somwhere
)...], or anything without having me to have my photo taken infront of a building, posing "V" sign. I am early 30s (but look late 30s
) ), travel on tight budget, nature lover, Malaysian chinese but quite frequently mistaken as Japenese Your guidance and helps are much appreciated.
rgds
shine
Mar 18, 2012, 11:43 am
#153
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Seattle, Washington
Programs: Alaska MVP
Posts: 232
Hi there,
I am travelling solo to Japan (Tokyo) from 15/May - 27/May, but the 1st week will be spent in Mt. Fuji doing some self-pain-inflicting trail running race, and going back to Tokyo for the following week.
Well, I have gone through the threads (all 11 pages!), there are some tips on accommodation and night scene, but really, I am not particularly fond of clubbing or late night drinking. Is there any other way to experience the gay scene in Tokyo, or anything about Tokyo rather than going through the list of places? Things like [.....sitting the park, chit chat with the friendly homeless people living in the park....(I read it from somwhere)...], or anything without having me to have my photo taken infront of a building, posing "V" sign.
I am early 30s (but look late 30s) ), travel on tight budget, nature lover, Malaysian chinese but quite frequently mistaken as Japenese
Your guidance and helps are much appreciated.
rgds
shine
I am travelling solo to Japan (Tokyo) from 15/May - 27/May, but the 1st week will be spent in Mt. Fuji doing some self-pain-inflicting trail running race, and going back to Tokyo for the following week.
Well, I have gone through the threads (all 11 pages!), there are some tips on accommodation and night scene, but really, I am not particularly fond of clubbing or late night drinking. Is there any other way to experience the gay scene in Tokyo, or anything about Tokyo rather than going through the list of places? Things like [.....sitting the park, chit chat with the friendly homeless people living in the park....(I read it from somwhere
)...], or anything without having me to have my photo taken infront of a building, posing "V" sign. I am early 30s (but look late 30s
) ), travel on tight budget, nature lover, Malaysian chinese but quite frequently mistaken as Japenese Your guidance and helps are much appreciated.
rgds
shine
Also, if you're on a budget and like to people-watch the Starbucks right above the Tsutaya music store outside the Shibuya train station has a great viewpoint of the famous street crossing featured in several movies. The locals refer to it as "the scramble". And, it's totally free to visit the top of the Metropolitan Government Building - there are two towers, North and South, and each have different visiting hours. There's even an Italian-style bar and cafe at the top. But, it's free otherwise. Lastly, Yoyogi Park and Imperial Palace are both free to visit. The East Gardens at the Imperial Palace are especially beautiful.
Mar 18, 2012, 7:14 pm
#154
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Seattle, Washington
Programs: Alaska MVP
Posts: 232
I was going through my notes and photos, shineakashine, and wanted to further mention a place called "Cocolo Cafe" ("cocolo" means "hearts"). I didn't go inside, but my Japanese friend said it is very gay-friendly and a lot of gay men go there. Also, there's a restaurant called "Mamma Mia!" on the main drag you might like.
Feb 20, 2013, 9:32 am
#155
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Singapore
Programs: SIA Solitaire PPS, IHG Royal Amb, Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy Gold, Hilton Hhonor Gold
Posts: 2,208
Anyone has any recommendations for massage by man in Tokyo? I cannot speak Japanese and would be nice if the outlet allows foreigners to patronize their services. Thanks.