Yokohama

Japan’s second-largest city lies half an hour south of Tokyo and is known for its port and Chinatown. The scene is smaller than in Tokyo and consists of karaoke, mix and drag bars in the districts around Noge and Kannai.

The scene

Most bars are in Naka-ku between Sakuragichō, Hinodechō and Kannai stations, especially in Noge. MONS caters to foreign guests with English and free entry; Bar 1or8 and Bar BE☆ST are karaoke bars for men. You will find a mixed crowd at Quality Mix Bar in Kannai and at mixclub Queen near Yokohama station.

When to go?

  • June: the city’s Pride Month with events at the city hall (1 to 30 June 2026)
  • June: Tokyo Pride in nearby Tokyo with a parade (7 June 2026)

Tours & activities in Yokohama

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Practical tips

  • Many bars charge entry including a drink; it can be worth bringing your passport
  • Noge is within walking distance of Sakuragichō; the bars are often on upper floors
  • For the larger scene, Shinjuku Ni-chōme in Tokyo is about an hour away

Researched by our editors, as of October 2026. Please check event dates with the organisers each year.

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Places in Yokohama

Nightlife

Karaoke & Drag BarBar 1or8Karaoke bar · Yokohama NogeGay karaoke bar in Noge, considered the largest gay bar in Yokohama. Karaoke is included in the entry price.Karaoke & Drag BarBar BE☆STKaraoke bar · Yokohama NogeRelaxed gay karaoke bar in Noge, popular with men between 20 and 40. Open daily until 4 am.Karaoke & Drag BarBar FlannelDrag bar · Yokohama ChōjamachiLate-night drag bar in Chōjamachi, open Thursday to Sunday until 6 am.Karaoke & Drag Barmixclub Queen YokohamaDrag cabaret · Yokohama Minamisaiwai (Yokohama Station)Drag cabaret about a minute from the northwest exit of Yokohama Station, sister venue of mixclub Queen in Roppongi.BarMONSGay bar · Yokohama Noge / Miyagawa-chōSmall men-only gay bar in the Noge nightlife district near Sakuragichō Station. The staff speak English.Karaoke & Drag BarQuality Mix Bar & LoungeMix bar · Yokohama KannaiLGBTQ+ mix bar less than a minute from Kannai Station. Behind the bar are trans performers, drag queens and gay hosts.

Food & Café

CaféCafé & Bar MWCafé bar · Yokohama IsezakichōCafé bar on the 9th floor of a building near the Isezaki Mall. Open to everyone, with a mostly young local crowd…

FAQ: Yokohama

Which gay bars and clubs are there in Yokohama?

The Atlas currently lists 6 bars and clubs in Yokohama, including Bar 1or8, Bar BE☆ST, Bar Flannel and mixclub Queen Yokohama. Each listing has the address, opening hours and our take on the place.

Is there a gay sauna in Yokohama?

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