Event Dates
From: Saturday, June 6, 2026
To: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Tokyo Pride returns in June in 2026, to celebrate the 31st anniversary of LGBT pride in Japan with a host of events, parties and a colorful parade.
Tokyo Pride returns in June, 2026. Formerly Rainbow Pride, 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.
The Event
- Next Edition: Saturday 6th June, 2026 and Sunday 7th June, 2026.
- Tokyo Pride will host events running throughout Global Pride Month in June.
- Signature events such as the pride parade tend to take place on the first weekend in June.
- 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 Pride includes the Pride Festival on Friday and Sunday’s Tokyo Pride Parade, starting at Yoyogi Park and marching through Shibuya & Harajuku.
- Stay at the Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu. We love its location, a stone’s throw from Shibuya’s attractions and the pride parade, offering great views and easy access to both gay-friendly spots and mainstream Tokyo sights.
Pride Festival
- June 6th and 7th, 2026 – The Festival in Yoyogi Park takes place on Saturday and Sunday, with a variety of booths opened in Yoyogi Park by LGBT-friendly companies and artists. The booths will be open from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
- Tokyo Pride Festival 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 Pride Parade
- Sunday 7th June, 2026 – Route to be confirmed- The 3km parade takes in the Harajuku/Shibuya area on the Sunday with participants marching and riding on floats.
- Pride Parade begins at 12:00 pm, starting at the Yoyogi Park Event Plaza, winding through Shibuya and Harajuku, covering about 3 km before returning to the park.
- Around 7,000 marchers in over 52 groups join floats, live performances, and street energy.
- Pride Festival continues at Yoyogi Park in the same hours (11:00–18:00).
- Tip! Grab a spot near the start at Yoyogi Park Plaza is high-energy and central. Crowd small in scale compared to other countries, but lively.
- Viewers frequent sidewalk areas near Yoyogi Plaza or along Meiji Avenue; atmosphere is intimate, friendly, and diverse. While smaller than Pride events in bigger cities, many attendees find Tokyo Pride warm, inclusive, and uplifting.
- Upgrade your Tokyo Pride with a stay at the Hotel Groove Shinjuku, A ParkRoyal Hotel, set in the new Kabukicho Tower, walkable to Ni-chome, with strong design and arty rooms.
Best Places to View the Parade
- For the best general views: Around Yoyogi Park Event Plaza and along Meiji-dori near Harajuku / Meiji-jingumae / Shibuya stations.
- The stretch north of NHK Hall offers great views, essentially the park-side boulevard.
- Get to the park 30–60 minutes before parade step-off if you want a spot with shade or near the start, but it’s nowhere near as crushed as the biggest Western prides.
Tokyo Pride Night
- Sunday 7th June, 2026 – Pride Night – from around 18:00–24:00.
- A ticketed event full of performances, DJs, and queer nightlife vibes.
- Think drag queens, gogo boys, live music and more.
- Venue to be confirmed, previously held at Aisotope Lounge in Shinjuku’s Ni-chome district.
- Search for Shinjuku Ni-chōme (新宿二丁目) in your map app. Once you’re there, it’s walkable.
- Many venues don’t open before 8–9 pm, and some are on upper floors—look for the signs and small doorways.
Happy Pride Tea Dance
- Awaiting dates – Happy Pride Tea Dance – takes place at Wall to Wall from 4pm. The perfect post-parade party running until 10 pm.
- This event is also known as the “Opening Beat of the Tokyo Pride Beats Circuit Festival.
Tokyo Pride Beats Circuit Festival
- Awaiting dates – Tokyo Pride Beats features multiple parties held at Club Asia, mainly on the final Sunday before the bank holiday – Shōwa Day.
- Events include three different parties taking over Club Asia with a Circuit, Disco and Techno floor.
- Other events include the OPPA K Pop party and the after hours event.
Fancy Him
- Saturday – Awaiting dates – Fancyhim hosts a special afternoon event with as an exciting lineup of DJs and drag queens, at Shibuya PARCO.
Other Popular Parties
- BRAVE – Men-only dance party often held at EAGLE TOKYO BLUE in Shinjuku Ni-chōme; high-energy go-go boys + circuit beats
- VLUE – Tokyo gay night anchored in Ni-chōme and other venues like Club Voyager (Omotesandō) featuring house/pop for male-only crowd.
- Haus of Kinki – Inclusive queer drag-and-dance party open to all genders & sexualities, regularly at Ni-chōme / regional venues; camp, flamboyant and show-led.
Where to Party during Tokyo 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.
- Stay close to the gay bars at the Tokyu Stay Shinjuku Eastside, rated “Fabulous” by guests. We love its perfect location, delicious buffet breakfast, super chilled rooftop garden and minimalist vibes.
- 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.
- For a taste of old Tokyo, explore the narrow alleys of Omoide Yokocho, near Shinjuku Station. They are filled with tiny yakitori (grilled chicken) stalls and bars.
- Shibuya: Known for its iconic scramble crossing, Shibuya also offers a welcoming atmosphere for LGBTQ+ individuals, with a growing number of gay-friendly bars and spaces.
Ni-Chome
- In Ni-Chome, there are over 300 small bars “keis” that cater to different specific groups, known as Kei in Japanese. You can find a variety of bars for heavyset men, transvestites, those who enjoy BDSM, hairy men, seniors, twinks, and young guys.
- Due to limited space, many of these unique bars can only accommodate up to 15 patrons. This limited capacity may affect the diversity of the clientele. While most bars are open to non-Japanese visitors, when the space fills up, guests not fitting the target group may be politely asked to wait leave.
Popular Gay Bars
- Asazuba – Stylish Ni-chōme bar with strong cocktails, friendly crowd and local celebrity mentions.
- AiiRO Cafe: Start your night at this cozy spot in Shinjuku Ni-chome. Enjoy a cocktail under their iconic rainbow lantern with happy hour from 6 pm to 9 pm. Tokyo’s most popular open air bar.
- Dragon Men: A popular bar in Shinjuku Ni-chome attracting a diverse crowd. Not to big, so always seems busy. Staff are friendly and English speaking. Very busy dancefloor at weekends.
- AiSOTOPE Lounge: Tokyo’s largest gay dance club, with dark room, alongside hosting various themed nights.
- Arty Farty: A staple in Tokyo’s gay nightlife, Arty Farty offers an expansive dance floor paired with a large bar area in Nichome, Shinjuku-ku.
- King Tokyo – Lively and foreigner-friendly Ni-chōme bar with drag shows, pop hits and late nights.
- Kingdom Tokyo – Opened in 2025; Ni-chōme’s first dedicated fetish/kink gay bar under the KING group.
- Queen Tokyo – Welcoming women-focused venue trusted by lesbian and queer women; vibrant social bar in Ni-chōme
- Eagle Tokyo – Masculine bear/leather-skewed bar in Ni-chōme.
- Stairways of Heaven – Underground Ni-chōme venue with mixed crowds, house music and relaxed vibe.
- Rocinante – Niche Ni-chōme spot for music-lovers and drinks after clubs; less touristy, more local.
- Bar Private – Hidden gem Ni-chōme bar with intimate setting, drinks and regular queer-night events.
Other Pride Events
- Youth Pride – First time held in 2025, a youth-focused event (learning, working, having fun, living) at WITH HARAJUKU HALL
- Queer Art Exhibition – Public exhibition at Tokyo Plaza Harajuku “Harakado” 3F, with prize voting and art sales.
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
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Hilton Tokyo Hotel is our editors
choice in the gay district. Just perfect!
For further information and advice on
Tokyo Rainbow Pride Website Page
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