Event Dates
From: Thursday, April 20, 2023
To: Sunday, April 23, 2023
Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2023
Tokyo Rainbow Week takes place every year in April, to celebrate LGBT pride with a host of events
Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2023
The first Tokyo Rainbow Pride (TRP) Parade was 26 years in 1994 and since then, the event has grown to become one of the largest in Asia. The event balances political messaging and partying to further LGBTQ rights across the country.
- Visiting for the event, stay close to Ni-chōme in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo’s gayborhood. The Mitsui Garden Hotel is rated” Fabulous” by guests with spacious rooms and a modern gym and pool.
Tokyo Rainbow Pride Week takes place every year in late april to early May and celebrates LGBT pride with a host of events, including an energetic parade that last year saw thousands of people gather and take to the streets in fancy dress alongside floats. This year the highlights of the Tokyo Rainbow Pride Festival include Tokyo Rainbow Pride Parade 25th(Sun) and the Pride Festival.
Tokyo Rainbow Pride Festival
- Friday April 24th & Saturday April 25th – The Festival in Yoyogi Park takes place on both the Saturday and the Sunday, with a variety of booths opened in Yoyogi Park by LGBT-friendly companies and artists. This 2-day stage event features drag, shows and live music performances.
- Stay close to the venue at the Trunk Hotel, located just 3 mins rideshare or 9 minutes walk from the park. Rated “Superb” by guests, the hotel has a zen-like design with high end amenities and superb guest services.
Tokyo Rainbow Pride Parade
- Sunday, April 24th — The parade takes place on the last Sunday during a packed program of week long events Don’t Miss! The 3km parade around the Harajuku/Shibuya area on the Sunday with participants marching and riding on floats. The parade starts at 2pm. The event has more than 52 different groups with over 7,000 marchers.
Tokyo Pride Parties
- There are dozens of events taking place over Pride Week, and they are so varied everyone can have fun. There are workshops and lectures (in Japanese), as well as family events like the LGBTQ Family Picnic at in Gyoen Park.
- Tokyo Rainbow Beats is one of the biggest circuit parties taking place during Tokyo Pride. The event is held in late April and early May and features rooftop events and stylish parties at Tokyo’s hottest venues.
Where to Party during Tokyo Rainbow Pride
- Just a convenient walk from Shinjuku lies Ni-chome, Tokyo’s gayborhood overflowing with outdoor bars, karaoke pubs, and cozy clubs for anyone on the spectrum. There are countless options for food and drink. Ni-chome also features outdoor bars with large terraces.
- The closest station is Shinjuku San-chome station, one stop from Shinjuku on the Fukutoshin, Marunouchi and Shinjuku metro lines. Take the C5 exit and then just cross the street into Ni-chome.
Where to stay?
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to the gay bars and clubs.
Keio Plaza Hotel, Hotel Gracery, Shinjuku Granbell Hotel, Super Hotel Shinjuku
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Hilton Tokyo Hotel is our editors
choice in the gay district. Just perfect!
Official Website
For further information and advice on
Tokyo Rainbow Pride Website Page
Gay Map of Tokyo
Gay Tokyo conveniently packed into a handful of streets all located Shinjuku Ni-Chome (pronounced nee-chomay). Ni Chome the gay center of Tokyo has over 300 gay bars, clubs, saunas, cruise clubs and everything else small packed into a couple of small blocks in the center of Tokyo. The Shinjuku neighborhood is mixed with big business, shopping and entertainment and of course Tokyo’s gay center.
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Keio Plaza Hotel
5 Star, Luxury
The comfortable rooms at Tokyo Hotel Keio Plaza offer panoramic views of the Shinjuku skyline. There are a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar and electric kettle. An en suite bathroom comes with a bath, free toiletries and hairdryer. Japanese-style yukata robes and slippers are provided for all guests, free WiFi and 21 dining options
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
4 Star, Readers Choice
Rooms in natural colours have built-in air cleaning, a flat-screen TV and an electric kettle with green tea bags. The toilet is separate from the bathroom, which offers a bathtub, shower, slippers and free toiletries. Hotel Gracery has a 24-hour reception, dry cleaning, laundry and ironing services. Concierge service is provided. free-use computers, and an ATM machine.
Shinjuku Granbell
4 Star, Great Value
Fitted with an air of urban sophistication, each room comes with modern facilities like an iPod dock speaker and a flat-screen TV. Video-on-demand programmes are available for an additional fee. A fridge, an electric kettle and a telephone are also included. All rooms are furnished with Simmons beds. The en suite bathroom includes a bath and free toiletries.
Super Hotel
3 Star, Location
Each compact room is fitted with a flat-screen TV with video-on-demand programmes, a fridge and an electric kettle. An air purifier/humidifier is also provided in the rooms. Guests staying at Shinjuku Kabukicho Super Hotel can use the coin launderette and drinks vending machines on site. Massage services can be arranged at a surcharge.
Tokyo Rainbow Pride
Highlights of Tokyo Pride
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Kimpton Shinjuku
5 Star, Luxury
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Additionally, a coffee shop/café, self parking, and 24-hour room service are onsite. All 151 rooms offer thoughtful touches like minibars (stocked with some free items) and pillow menus, as well as premium bedding and down comforters. Free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and flat-screen TVs.
Park Hyatt Tokyo
5 Star, Stylish
This hotel features 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a health club, and a snack bar/deli. All 177 individually decorated rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and 24-hour room service. Guests can enjoy deep soaking tubs, and other standard amenities include DVD players, refrigerators, and flat-screen TVs.
Hilton Tokyo
4 Star, Readers Choice
This smoke-free hotel features 4 restaurants, an indoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. A 24-hour fitness center, a sauna, and a 24-hour business center are onsite. All 830 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers, plus 24-hour room service and LCD TVs with digital channels. Other amenities available to guests include WiFi, wired Internet, and minibars.
Century Southern Tower
4 Star, Modern Classic
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and self parking are available at this hotel. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services, and dry cleaning. All rooms are soundproofed and feature free WiFi, free wired Internet, and free newspapers. Guests can enjoy deep soaking tubs, and other standard amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and flat-screen TVs.
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