Osaka: LGBTQ+ liv i fortid og nutid
Beskrivelse
Der er et homoseksuelt liv i Japan uden for Tokyo, uanset hvad disse hovedstadsboende nej-sigere måtte sige. Osaka er centrum af Japans næststørste storbyområde med 17 millioner mennesker eller deromkring... så gør det regnestykke, og du vil se, at vi har masser at tilbyde den LGBT-rejsende! Denne oplevelse viser dig to forskellige områder i Osaka med deres praktiske todelte publikum. Denne altomfattende tur inkluderer en let middag, 2 drinks og transitomkostninger mellem de to LGBT-hubs Shinsekai i syd og Doyama i nord. Vi er ikke de dømmende typer, så når turen slutter, er vi glade for at pege dig i enhver retning, du måtte ønske at gå. Du er trods alt på ferie!
Turmuligheder
Rejseplan
Vi starter din aften i Shin-sekai-området i Osaka, et sted, de fleste besøgende kender som strengt taget et sted for mad i Osaka-stil og skrigende seværdigheder. Bag blitzen ligger dog de semi-fertile rester af et hemmeligt selskab. Ja, det er mændene, der gør ting med andre mænd. Dengang (som ikke var så længe siden, som man måske tror, og i nogle kredse ikke engang er i fortiden), blev homoseksuelle mænd pligtopfyldende gift med kvinder, tænkte sexede tanker om at få babyer med deres koner og fortsatte så at leve hemmelige liv i "medlemskab"-barer og gay-saunaer. I dag lever nogle af disse mere kældrede Adoniser faktisk med mindst en fod foreløbigt ude af skabet, men kulturen og kammeratskabet i "vores lille hemmelige" livsstil lever videre i Technicolor-farvet virkelighed her i Shin-sekai-området. Vi går rundt, chatter, kigger, og afhængigt af mængden kan vi endda stoppe ved en af barerne. Mens vi er dernede i Shin-sekai, vil vi nappe nogle velsmagende lækkerier, fordi det viser sig, at maden er temmelig god i disse egne. Vores lette middag og drink her er inkluderet i turens pris. Vi har noget af den beundrede fleksibilitet (og en utvivlsomt sund dosis af insinuationer), så vi kan vælge, hvad vi skal spise, baseret på dine kan lide og antipatier. Populære muligheder omfatter "kushi katsu" (stegte genstande på pinde) og også en række små tallerkener som miso-simret oksesene, eller på de mere lige og smalle, tempura, tofu varianter, grillet kylling osv. Vi skal nok finde dig klikke med hælene på den ene eller anden måde.
En femten minutters togtur bringer os til et helt andet udyr af en scene: Doyama. Dette er moderne, skjult-men-ikke-helt-pralende homoseksuel kultur i Japan. Her boltrer de homoseksuelle unge, deres beundrere og de unge af sind. Der er helt sikkert over hundrede barer og andre spillesteder, hvor du kan tilføje flash til dig her, lige fra små barer til fulde på danseklubber, med nogle genre ikke-sequiturs på tryk. Efter en ordentlig gåtur stopper vi ved en af barerne for en drink (også inkluderet i din turpris). Doyama pulserer med en meget anderledes stemning end Shin-sekai, og der er virkelig noget for enhver smag heroppe. Med en japansk højttaler ved din side bliver den også meget tilgængelig. Lad os hjælpe dig med dine antropologiske undersøgelser.
Højdepunkter
Hvad er inkluderet
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med fare for hjerte-kar-sygdomme
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Den lovlige alkoholalder i Japan er 20
- Minimumsalderen for denne tur er 20 år
Anmeldelser(4)
There are very few tours that focus on the LGBT+ communities in Japan . We selected Pinpoint for their evening tours in both Tokyo (Hiro was the guide) and in Osaka with Kevin (Keith?) guiding us. Kevin is an American living in Japan for many years. His thorough knowledge of Japan’s history and culture created an understanding of the complexities of the Japanese relationship with homosexuality and how the two co-exist (and most pretending to co-exist). This is a walking tour that might be exhaustive for some. I’m 75 with some medical issues that create fatigue and I was tired when we were nearing the end of the 4 hour tour. Of course we could have parted sooner but I was able to continue and conclude the visit. I highly recommend this tour and want to thank our guide for sharing his thoughts, experiences and insights with us
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful reflections on our LGBTQ+ evening tours in Tokyo and Osaka. We’re truly honored that you chose Pinpoint Traveler to explore such an important and often overlooked part of Japanese culture. Our tours are designed not merely for bar hopping, but to give guests a deeper understanding of Japan’s history and social context. We’re delighted that the guide’s insights helped illuminate these perspectives and made the experience meaningful for you.🙌
Kevin is an impassioned and fun host who made a perfect introduction to gay Osaka, the funky and the marginal arecduly proud
Thanks for the review, Andrew! We're glad you enjoyed the evening.
Had a great evening with Kevin on this tour. He was extremely knowledgeable and personable. It didn’t feel so much like a formal tour but a group of friends waking around exploring parts of the city with a specific mutual interest. He was open and frank which was welcome given the subject of the tour. At the end he stayed I thur bar with us for an hour or so singing karaoke. As he is Japanese-American there was no language concerns. Highly recommend.
We really appreciate your feedback! It’s fantastic to hear that Kevin made the experience feel more like a group of friends exploring together. His open and frank approach, along with the fun karaoke session, sounds like a perfect way to end the evening. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to see you again on another tour! All the best,
Great tour with Kevin. He came to find me because I did not know my way around Osaka with their many exits. Kevin is very easy to get along with and had a bunch of knowledge regarding the area that we were touring. Had answers to all the questions and suggestions. Kevin made the tour fun even if it’s just the two of us. I really had a wonderful time with Kevin. I definitely recommends this tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had a great time on the tour with Kevin. It's fantastic that Kevin was able to assist you in navigating Osaka and provide you with valuable insights and suggestions. We're glad to know that his knowledge and friendly demeanor made your tour enjoyable and memorable, even with just the two of you. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we appreciate your kind words. We hope to see you again on another tour in the future!
