Discover Gay Bars in Kitakyushu

Located on the 2nd floor of the Ishizaki Building, about a 5-minute walk from Kokura Station in Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, "Free Bar Ottusan" is an at-home mix bar where anyone, regardless of sexuality, can feel free to drop by. The interior features counter seating and a warm, relaxed atmosphere, making it a comfortable place where even first-timers or solo drinkers can easily strike up a conversation with the master and other guests. Our service style is transparent and affordable, starting at 1,000 yen for a drink and a snack. You can choose from the menu or ask the master to craft a drink to suit your mood. Many regulars visit to enjoy chatting with the master, who is a great listener, whether it's about love life or work troubles. We warmly welcome everyone from locals to tourists.

A newhalf-style mixed bar in Kajimachi.

• Women Welcome

"BAR REGALIA" is a dining gay bar on the 3rd floor of Wisteria Building in Kitakyushu's Konyamachi — a renovation of the former "Dining Gay Bar Dymie♂." Mon–Sat (except Wed) & holidays 6 PM – 4 AM, Sun 7 PM – 2 AM, closed Wed. Reservations for 2+ unlock all-you-can-drink courses; the food is taken seriously.

"Tamayura" is a mixed bar tucked into Sakaimachi in 小倉北 / Kokura-kita — walking distance from Kokura Station and right in the middle of Kitakyushu's busiest after-dark blocks. It's a regular-driven room that keeps the city's mixed-bar scene alive, compact enough to drop into for a single drink.

Snack Nishikaigan is a bar located at 204, 6-24 Furusenba-machi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka 802-0082, Japan.

Located in the basement of a building in Konya-machi, the bustling district of Kokura, Kitakyushu, is "Newhalf Bar Karekano." The interior features a friendly space centered around counter seating, offering an at-home atmosphere where you can enjoy lively conversations with the mama and staff. It is welcoming for first-timers and travelers alike, and thanks to the cheerful, laughter-filled service, it is beloved by a wide range of people, from locals to tourists.

• Tourist Friendly

Located on the 3rd floor of the Wisteria Building in Konya-machi, Kokura, Kitakyushu, "Daimy♂" is a dining bar where you can enjoy both meals and bar time. The interior features warm wood-grain ceilings and brick-style walls, creating an at-home atmosphere with colorful chairs lined up. Its charm lies in the cozy environment where even solo visitors can naturally strike up conversations with other guests. Open from 6:00 PM to 4:00 AM, Monday through Saturday (including holidays), it allows you to relax late into the night. In addition to a rich alcohol menu including cocktails and highballs, home-style dishes are also served, making it suitable for a wide range of occasions from dinner to after-parties. The shop is also fully equipped with karaoke, which you can enjoy for free—a delightful bonus. The atmosphere is welcoming even for first-timers, and the staff's warm hospitality is highly regarded. Be sure to stop by for a night where you want to enjoy drinks, conversation, and karaoke.

"BAR EXE" is a gay bar in Kitakyushu's Konyamachi — the city's main gay bar cluster in Kokura — with a local gay following. Check the official Instagram for current hours and full address.

Located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Kokura Meigaza, 'Fundoshi BAR Nidaime Katana Kokura' is a unique members-only bar themed around the 'fundoshi' (traditional Japanese loincloth). As a Kokura branch of a group that also operates in Tokyo and Osaka, it is open on specific dates. Inside, the staff wears fundoshi, and the bar features a style where customers can also wear them to enjoy their time. Assistance with tying fundoshi is available for a fee, and both rokushaku-fundoshi and pant-style fundoshi are sold on-site. The all-you-can-drink menu is extensive, and options to include beer and other alcoholic beverages are available. Regarding house rules, Fridays and Saturdays are 'Fundoshi Nights,' where a dress code requires everyone to wear a fundoshi. On Sundays, entry is permitted in other types of underwear. We recommend checking the latest business days and event information in advance via the official BAND app or X (formerly Twitter). Please note that the Kokura branch is cash-only.