京都同志酒吧

Kyoto may be popular for all the cultural activities tourists can do in the city, but it doesn't exactly have a buzzing nightlife. The gay scene is small, especially compared to other major tourist cities in Japan. In fact, most people simply take a quick half-hour train ride to Osaka where the nightlife, including the gay scene, is bigger.

With that said, Kyoto isn't completely devoid of gay nightlife. We've laid out the best gay bars you can explore in the city below.