Originally Posted by
shineakashine
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 just got back from Tokyo. Most of the gay scene happens in and around the bars. But, you will find some restaurant-lounges in Shinjuku Ni-Chome where gay men hang out, too.
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.