TAC'S KNOT

About

A long-standing gay bar that has supported the Shinjuku Ni-chome scene for decades. Owner Takashi Otsuka is a key figure in Japan's LGBTQ+ history, and the bar attracts regulars across generations as well as travelers curious about the community's roots. Under soft lighting and mellow jazz, expect carefully poured drinks and deep, unhurried conversation in a grown-up hideaway.

At a glance

Location

Nagatani Take Eight 202, 3-11-12 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Features

Opening Hours

• Mon19:00 – 01:00
• Tue19:00 – 01:00
• Wed19:00 – 01:00
• Thu19:00 – 01:00
• Fri19:00 – 01:00
• Sat18:00 – 02:00
• Sun18:00 – 01:00