Papillon ◆ パピヨン
Located in Ueno. Has club feel with very big space. Peeking allowed. Play outside room OK.
Happy ◆ ハッピー
Has at-home vibe. Big space. Peeking allowed. Play outside room OK. Busiest Friday and Saturday.
Happening Bar Agreeable ◆ ハプニングバーagreeable
Happening bar in Kabukicho, part of a group that also runs Arabesque and B-Dash. Slightly more foreigner-friendly than other bars in the same network (but still requires National Health insurance card). Interior looks like a somewhat high-end Roppongi bar, with…
Bar Rusk ◆ バー・ラスク
Located in Ueno. Part of Retreat group. Requires ID for single men. Foreigners need passport or alien registration card.
8 1/2 Akasaka ◆ 8 1/2 赤坂
Fetish/SM bar with a rotating lineup of performers including SM acts, burlesque, drag queens, musicians, and dancers. Runs on an all-you-can-drink system with show charges.
Bar Face ◆ バーフェイス
Located in Nishi-Azabu. Good decor and ambiance. Japanese health insurance card required. Tattoos must be covered outside playroom. Requires Japanese speaking ability and residency.
Bar Canelo ◆ バーカネロ
Located in Gotanda. Japanese health insurance card required. Daytime couple price ¥5000.
Voluptuous ◆ ボラプチュアス
New location run by the owner of the now-defunct Bliss Out happening bar. Quite welcoming and very foreigner-friendly (as a result: packed with foreigners/tourists). Men tend to be on the pushy side.
Arabesque ◆ アラベスク
Happening bar in Shinjuku. On the comfortable/relaxed side. Requires Japanese health insurance card and good language ability.
Mille Feuille
Happening bar in Shibuya. Owner is a trained French chef: good food available. Accepts foreigner/tourists.
Scarlet Tokyo ◆ スカーレット東京
Sophisticated happening bar in Shinjuku Kabukicho opened January 2023 in the former Bliss Out space. Upscale atmosphere with more rules than typical HB: focuses on conversation and building rapport before play. Two-floor layout: bar and socializing area upstairs, play area…
Retreat ◆ リトリートバー
Upscale happening bar in Kabukicho with slightly better facilities and food quality than the rest. Vibe focused on comfort. Flexible couples policy (can bring single girls)
Olive21 ◆ オリーブ21
Long-established Couple Kissa (only allows paired couples), swinging-oriented. Crowd: Primarily couples aged 20-30. Well-mannered regular community. Home party vibe with active play. Comfortable for both watching and playing. – Can bring female guests with advance notice – Cosplay buffet available…
Bar440 ◆ ししまる
Happening bar with free curry on weekdays. Small venue but maintains active atmosphere throughout the week. Crowd: Mix of couples and single men with experienced regulars. Relaxed staff, with light SM and fetish OK. A bit less strict than most…
Wakuwaku 9259 ◆ ワクワクバー ◆ 9259
Mainly goes by 9259 (Kyu-ni-go-ku): a not-so-subtle sexual pun. This venue is no longer operating.
Colours Bar ◆ カラーズバー
Happening bar with SM interests. Relaxed welcoming owner, chill atmosphere. More relaxed vibe than most happening bars. Lots of cigarette smoke. Mixed crowd. Suitable for both experienced and newer couples
Bliss Out ◆ ブリスアウト
Bliss Out was a happening bar in Shinjuku operating from a basement location. The venue has closed and been rebranded as Voluptuous (ボラプチュアス).