Bar Mirage ◆ ミラージュ
SM/rope bar in in Kinshicho (a bit of a ride from central Tokyo). Fairly relaxed and welcoming.
MK Studio
Multi-purpose rental studio in Shinjuku with plenty of BDSM and shibari equipment. Used for shibari/kinbaku events and photoshoots.
Hotel S&M Rochelle ◆ ホテルロッシェル
S&M-oriented hotel, located quite far south from the the centre. Has a few rooms equipped with S&M gear (best to check online for availability before traipsing there).
Hotel Alpha Inn ◆ アルファイン
Most famous SM-oriented Love Hotel in Tokyo. Large number of rooms with misc SM/rope equipment. Friendly staff. Rooms equipped with bondage equipment. Established SM-oriented love hotel. Unwritten/informal tradition of “open-door swinging policy”: people will leave their door open to indicate…
Bar Ubu ◆ Bar初心
Like most SM Bars in Japan: geared toward discussion and the occasional light play. Occasional shows (mainly rope) are announced on their website. Used to be run by legendary bakushi Shigonawa Bingo (RIP). Check website for regular workshops and events.
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.
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).