Fukuoka gay clubs

Gay bars are concentrated on a street block in Sumiyoshi [ map ], an area located roughly between Canal City and Tenjin. Expensive drinks, sexual-innuendo snacks and loud karaoke is the standard fare here.

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Certain bars cater to certain types of people, with distinctions varying from hair length to age group. Being a foreigner, you might not feel at home anywhere, but enter with an open attitude and the locals will embrace you. Sumiyoshi is easily accessible on foot from Hakata Station. From the Hakata-guchi gay, walk straight towards the main street ahead of you.

Turn left and walk to the end of the club, passing the large Hakata Post Office on your left. Cross the intersection and turn right onto Sumiyoshi- dori. Overall is a great place to start your night. One of the first bars on the right hand side of the club with friendly bartenders that are used to foreign faces. Beers yen but include karaoke.

Dai-Dai is half a block down and is a rather large, dimly lit fukuoka. Shichimenchofurther down on the left, is a popular spot where the arrival of a gaijin might cause the customers to suddenly become preoccupied with their keitai, but the staff will treat you like one of the guys. A very friendly spot, towards the end of the street on the left.

One final note: Most of the bars have their own sports team composed of regulars. If you become a frequent face you could be invited to their next game, be it soccer, rugby or badminton. From girly-girls with high heels and short skirts to gender-ambiguous dykes, Fukuoka has it all. Gay is for karaoke enthusiasts!

The staff speaks some English. On Thursdays men are allowed if accompanied by a lovely lady. Four times a year this bar hosts a night for queer ladies over the age of The yen seating charge includes one drink, usually yen. From the Apple store on Nishi-dori turn right. Walk past Mos Burger and the Core 21 sign.

Home fukuoka on the 4F above 7- Eleven on the left. Tue-Sun 8pm-2am. Oka Bldg 4F, 1 Kego, Chuo-ku. Tel