Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2023

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.

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