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…
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.
Mode Et Baroque
SM bar in Roppongi, Tokyo. Run by a professional dominatrix. Offers rope sessions, SM play, and themed events in a club atmosphere.
Shibaraku ◆ 縛楽
Shibaraku (縛楽, a clever multilayered pun) is a rope salon in Shinjuku, operated by bakushi Takase.
Arabesque ◆ アラベスク
Happening bar in Shinjuku. On the comfortable/relaxed side. Requires Japanese health insurance card and good language ability.
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.
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.
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).