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Arty Farty

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東京都新宿区新宿2-11-7 第33宮庭ビル 2F

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About this place Arty Farty

Arty Farty is a long-running dance bar on the second floor of a building on Shinjuku 2-chōme, in the middle of Ni-chōme. It is one of the district's easiest bars for foreign visitors: staff are used to non-Japanese customers, the crowd is mixed (gay men, women, straight friends, tourists), and the music is mainstream pop and dance. It gets busy late, especially on Friday and Saturday nights, and is a common stop before or after the smaller Japanese-only bars nearby. Expect a drink-based charge rather than a big cover.

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LGBTQ+ Safe space Multilingual staff Mixed LGBTQ+ Dance Touristy Dance club Late night (after midnight) Year-round

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3.9
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210 reviews

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Taka
Taka Aug 2026
★★★★★

I used to frequent this place around 2009-2012! Although I occasionally went, it's a shame that the vibrant atmosphere of the club scene has faded due to things like clubs no longer allowing dancing, the changing times, and the pandemic. However, the staff, the manager, and M were all so kind and friendly, and even as a straight person, I had a great time! Thank you so much! There may be difficult times ahead, but please continue to provide a place where everyone can enjoy themselves regardless of sexual orientation or nationality!

Johanne Edwards
Johanne Edwards Jul 2026
★★★★★

Was cool just dead when we went.

enri tele
enri tele Jul 2026
★★★★★

My first bar in Tokyo and I had a great time, with great service, friendly people, and plenty of space.

まぐなむ
まぐなむ Jun 2026
★★★★★

Whether you're just drinking, enjoying the music, or dancing, this is a wonderful place that suits any situation. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is very comfortable.

K T
K T Jun 2026
★★★★★

I think this is a really great shop. The staff were friendly, and I had a great time. It feels safer and less crowded than other shops. (Of course, this is just my personal opinion.)

Theo Lerbeil
Theo Lerbeil Jun 2026
★★★★★
Jorge Ibarra
Jorge Ibarra Jun 2026
★★★★★

It says its open but its closed!

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Last updated on 2 November 2026

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