Gyms for tourists in Japan 2024

A comprehensive guide for local gyms with day pass for tourists in Japan !

Which city are you going to?

 
 
 

TOKYO

Great metropolitan city with many local gyms in convenient locations for travelers.

OSAKA

Many new gyms opened, and they sell a day pass to travelers !

KYOTO

The most popular city to visit in Japan with so many historical temples and beautiful nature. There are some good options for fitness travelers.

YOKOHAMA

Great city with unique tourist spots. There are good options for fitness travelers in this city.

NARITA AIRPORT

Main int’l airport for Tokyo. Do you want to workout before flying out ?

HANEDA AIRPORT

2nd int’l airport for Tokyo. Close to Tokyo main area and there are some gyms you can go before flying out !

NAGOYA

Famous city as the birthplace of Toyota car. There are some other good tourist destinations, and many gym options are available in this city.

NARA

Great historical city for sightseeing but not many gyms for tourists.

KOBE

Beautiful port city close to Osaka. There are many gym options in this city.

OKAYAMA

Okayama castle and Korakuen Japanese garden are must-see spots in this city. There is a good local gym that sells a day pass to travelers.

SHIKOKU (Island)

Shikoku island has great historical cities, Matsuyama, Takamatsu and Kochi which are very popular among Japanese local tourists. It is a great place to visit but fitness gym options are limited.

HIROSHIMA

One of the most visited cities in Japan for “Atomic bomb museum” or Itsukushima shrine. There are some good local gyms.

FUKUOKA

A gateway city for a southern island; Kyushu. Renowned for great food. Good options are available for fitness travelers !

NAGASAKI

Great city with many tourist spots to visit. You should try a local gym here.

KUMAMOTO

The city of great Japanese castle and legendary samurai; Musashi. No hotels with gym in this city but there are a few good local gyms for travelers.

KANAZAWA

A new bullet train from Tokyo made this city very popular recently. There are many interesting places to check out in this city. There is only 1 local gym selling a day pass to tourists but some hotels have a good gym room.

SAPPORO

A gateway city for powder snow skiing in Japan. There are also many great gym options in this city !

OKINAWA

The most popular summer vacation island in Japan. Unique culture and food in warm climate attract many people. Training in summer resort !

OTHER CITIES

Outside of major cities, there are many places to check out in Japan. If you want to find a gym in those local cities, just let us know !


Fitness Tips in Japan

Fitness is universal but you can enjoy it with a bit of Japanese culture !

The coolest gym in Tokyo!

If you want to enjoy your workout in cool style in the trendy and convenient district in Tokyo, this is the place to go !

Japanese etiquette in Gym

Japan is a country of rules and etiquette in public space such as fitness gyms. If you don’t want to be in “Lost in translation situation at the gym reception”, check out the tips before going to the gym

Anytime Fitness Japan

If you are a Anytime Fitness member in your home country, you can use 600+ Anytime Fitness gyms in Japan for free. Check out the most convenient location Anytime Fitness gym for you.

Gold’s Gym Japan

Gold’s Gym chain has more than 85+ gyms throughout Japan. They all have great facilities and sell a day pass to travelers.

Best Fitness Hotel in Tokyo

If you are an athlete, you should consider this hotel during your stay in Tokyo.

Protein in Japan

Taking nutrition such as Protein while traveling is hard. In Japan the convenience store is the place to go. Check out what you can get at convenience store

Hotel gym vs Local gym

Most of gym rooms in mid-budget hotels in Japan are very small with cardio machines only.

Hotel gym + Local gym

You can plan your workout by combining a local gym day (big and nice) and hotel gym day (just for cardio).

Best Fitness Hotel in Hiroshima?

if you stay in ANA Crown in Hiroshima, you can use the Anytime Fitness within the same building for free !

Best Jogging area in Tokyo

Tokyo is busy and not-easy for jogging, particularly for international tourists but there are a few good jogging spots

Trial Ticket ?

Many gyms offer a trial ticket for free or small fees in Japan and Fitness travelers can take advantage of it…..with a sense of guiltiness

Music during workout

Listening to Amazon Music with Garmin fitness watch, you do not need to carry mobile phone during workout anymore !

NEW TRAVEL BOOKING

This app is getting popular for travel booking. Check it out !