LGBT Tokyo Then and Now

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1. Sensoji (Temple) forms the deeply historic heart of Asakusa, but the shopping, dining, and entertainment areas alongside its approach is also the center of Tokyo's "elder gay" population. A century ago, Asakusa was in many ways what Shinjuku and Shibuya are like today. In fact, the Asakusa to Ueno stretch was so popular back in the early 20th century that Asia's first subway was built between those two areas (this is now known as the Ginza line). As the area aged, the clientele aged and changed faces too, and especially in more recent years, there has been a plethora of gay bars, saunas, and even cruising areas for the daddies and granddaddies of the gay persuasion. We'll walk around the neighborhood, talk about history, cultural context, and take a gander at some notable sights from the outside.

   45 min

2. This thriving restaurant and shopping district is adjacent to 2-Chome, and it is here where we'll grab some food and a drink (included) at one of the sociable, casual restaurants dotting the streets.

   45 min

3. 2-Chome (pronounced "knee choh may") is the largest LGBTQ district in the largest metropolitan region in Japan (or the world, for that matter). Some bars are garish, some are low key. Most indoors, but some have sights visible from and spilling into the streets. We'll give you a thorough walk-through, and also stop at a bar for a drink (included).

   45 min

4. Sensoji is arguable the top attraction in Asakusa, During the day, this Buddhist Temple compound dating back to 7th century, is thronged with visitors, but at night it's a mellower, perhaps more atmospheric scene. Beautifully lit up, you'll have your phone out for a picture before you know it.

   15 min

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Bairros de néon, santuários calmos, comida excelente e zonas distintas formam Tóquio, metrópole vasta e ordenada com comboios pontuais.

Cada distrito parece uma cidade própria. O famoso cruzamento de Shibuya e as torres, os bares e as vielas de Golden Gai em Shinjuku pulsam de energia, enquanto Harajuku junta a moda jovem à calma arborizada do santuário Meiji Jingu. Em Asakusa, o templo Sensō-ji e a sua rua comercial mantêm vivo um Tóquio mais antigo, e Ginza oferece elegantes grandes armazéns e galerias.

Top-ranked sights in Tóquio: Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple), Tokyo Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu).

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