Gyms for tourists in Sapporo 2024
Sapporo is a gateway city for Hokkaido Island, which is famous for powder snow skiing and snowboarding. It is also very famous for seafood. As for fitness travelers, there are good options in Sapporo. Some hotels have good gym facilities and hotel guests can use them for free. There are 4 local gyms selling a day pass to travelers in convenient locations. It is a good idea to stay at a hotel nearby a local gym if you want a full-on workout. See my recommendations below the map.
Below gyms sell a day pass to travelers in Sapporo.
Powerhouse Gym Sapporo: Day pass costs $17 per visit. Mon-Sun 11.00-19.00. Opened in 2023 with great facility. See the official gym website.
Gold’s Gym Sapporo : Day pass cost $33 per visit. Mon-Sun 24hrs open. Closed on 2nd Friday of the month. See the official gym website.
Sun Gran Fit: Day pass costs $33 per visit. Mon-Fri 10.00-22.00. Sat-Sun 10.00-17.00. It is a big gym with pool (25m), sauna and bath. See the official gym website.
B-one : This is a hard core body building gym. Day pass costs $20 per visit. Old school gym. Mon-Fri 13.00-23.00, Sat 13.00-21.00. Closed on Sun. See the official gym website.
All fees are calculated US$1=100 yen (e.g.$20 = 2,000 yen) for convenience. To avoid embarrassment and disappointment at the gym, please read Tips and etiquette before going to the gym in Japan.
Recommendation: Gold’s Gym Sapporo is conveniently located and 24hours open and has great facility. Powerhouse Gym Sapporo is a bit far from the main area but it is very reasonable and new.
Mercure Sapporo is a great option for fitness travelers. This 4-star hotel is in the middle of a shopping and entertainment area; Susukino. The gym room is not huge, but it is decent and hotel guests can use it for free. Please note that most hotels with gyms in the Sapporo main area do not have a spacious gym room (very small).
Ibis Styles Sapporo is located at the end of the entertainment area, Susukino. For fitness travelers, this 3 star hotel has a good gym room, and also it is close to Nakajima Park where you can enjoy jogging etc.. Convenience store on the grand floor is very useful ! It is also only 4 min walk to a newly opened Powerhouse Gym Sapporo.
