Where to start in Ni-chome? This is a good bet, right on Ni-chome's main drag, Naka-dori, and with an open facade that overflows with both gays and straights (but mostly gays) extending past the sidewalk to the street most nights. It’s a good place to gain bearings, check out the people parading past, and connect with the friendly crowd. A few drinks here, and you'll probably have a list of several places you want to hit next, but the bar’s website also gives excellent pointers.
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AiiRO Café
2–18–1 Shinjuku
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Neighborhood
Shinjuku Ni-chome
Hours
Open Monday to Thursday 6pm to 2am, Friday and Saturday 6pm to 5am, and Sunday 6pm to midnight
Transportation

Station: Shinjuku Sanchome (4 min.). On the street behind Bygs, to the right, with a red torii gate at its entrance
Phone 03/6273-0740 Web site AiiRO CaféNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.