Fetish Bar Curiouss ◆ フェティッシュ バー キュリオス
Fetish bar in Ueno with female staff. Opened September 2024.
MK Studio
Multi-purpose rental studio in Shinjuku with plenty of BDSM and shibari equipment. Used for shibari/kinbaku events and photoshoots.
Studio Kicolit ◆ Ichinawakai
Kinoko’s Ichinawakai Shibari studio offering classes and instruction (see website).
Bar Arcadia
Iconic shibari rope bar in Kabukicho with regular performances and serious local community. Crowd: Experienced BDSM and shibari enthusiasts. Occasional newcomers stopping by (and generally welcomed). Regular shibari performances and workshops. Japanese language not mandatory but highly recommended.
Ogawa Rope ◆ 小川ロープ
Small (non-kinky) store selling all types of ropes (for construction, wrapping etc). They carry jute, linen & coconut ropes, that can be purchased by the length (or by spools of ~120m). Famous for being where many established Tokyo riggers get…
Titty Twister
Despite the jejune naming, Titty Twister is a proper S&M Bar, with a strong rope lean. Aside from occasional shows (announced on the website or Twitter), staff will often offer rope sessions with customers. Crowd: Younger crowd new to BDSM…
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.