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Senbon Nichikatsu (千本日活)

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172 Goban-cho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto

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About this place Senbon Nichikatsu (千本日活)

Senbon Nichikatsu is a small, old adult cinema on Senbon-dori in Kyoto's Kamigyo Ward. For years it has worked as one of the city's best-known indoor gay cruising spots (hattenba). The upstairs floor is the main meeting area for gay and cross-dressing patrons. Admission is cheap, and there is a small extra charge for the second floor. Opening times follow the cinema's screening schedule. The building is old and plain, and the 3.3 Google rating reflects that. Indoors is safer than Kyoto's outdoor spots, but the usual etiquette applies: take no for an answer, keep your valuables close, and stay out of the way of people who are just there for the film.

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Gay Gay (mostly men) Day venue Evening venue Year-round Indoor Outdoor Active daytime Active nighttime Anonymous / discreet

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satoshi kawaguchi
satoshi kawaguchi Aug 2026
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学ぶ
学ぶ Jul 2026
★★★★★
ケイジ
ケイジ Jul 2026
★★★★★
たん
たん Jul 2026
★★★★☆

This place is for anyone who wants to experience a truly unique atmosphere. P.S.: I went again and heard some distinctive voices coming from the second floor (lol).

青木一記
青木一記 Jul 2026
★★★☆☆
山下貢
山下貢 Jun 2026
★★★★★
ゆうま中2
ゆうま中2 Jun 2026
★★★★★

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Last updated on 16 October 2026

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