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OSAKA: Saunas
Recommended by Tokyo Journal, Badi, and Barazoku.

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OSAKA -- area code +81-6

There are three major gay neighborhoods in Osaka: Doyama-cho, the easiest for visitors to find and navigate; Kabukiza-ura ("behind the Kabuki theater") in Namba, which is smaller and less international but still very friendly; and Tennoji, in the area around Tsutenkaku Tower, which is the original post-war gay neighborhood and has a reputation as being a bit dangerous. Mostly older Japanese men go to Tennoji these days, but some of its saunas are more broadly popular.

Comments from Utopians:

"Daikichi (大吉) is an exclusively gay (and bi) bathhouse/sauna. Ages range from 18 to 50ish. It is located at 12-12 Doyamacho, Kita Ward, near Umeda metro station. They're open 24/7. Entry and locker costs Y$2,500 if your leave before 1am, or Y$3,000 to stay overnight (exit by 1pm the following day). They also have private rooms for an additional fee (Y$1,500 I think). Another play space is Glory Hole Osaka, located very close to Namba Station and Dotonbori area. It offers as its name suggests (oral relief). Not overly foreigner-friendly, however most Japanese guys will at least allow foreigns to service them, if not returned." -- Ross S, Feb 17, 2026