Fukuoka is the gateway to Kyushu, Japan’s southernmost main island, and a popular destination known for Hakata ramen, fresh seafood, and traditional yatai street food stalls. Its compact layout and excellent transport links make it a convenient base for exploring both the city and the wider region.
For fitness travelers, Fukuoka offers excellent gym access at reasonable prices. There are four local gyms that provide day passes in convenient locations across the city, often at lower cost than comparable gyms in Tokyo.
Anytime Fitness members also have access to five conveniently located clubs, including one at Fukuoka Airport, making it easy to fit in a workout before or after a flight.
With a wide range of hotels, outstanding food, and convenient fitness options, Fukuoka is one of Japan’s most fitness-friendly cities. Staying near a local gym can be a practical alternative to relying on hotel fitness facilities, which are often limited in size and equipment.
Below gyms sell a day pass to travelers in convenient location in Fukuoka.
Gold’s Gym Hakata Riverain: Mon-Sun 24hrs open. Closed 2nd Monday of the month. Day pass costs JPY2,860 per visit and 2 weeks pass costs JPY6,600. See the official gym website.
Evolgear gym: Mon-Sun 00:00 - 09:00, 12:00 - 24:00. Opened in 2023 with great facility. Day pass cost JPY2,200 per visit. 3 day-pass costs JPY4,400. See the official gym website.
American Gym Akasaka: Open Mon-Fri 9.30-24.00, Wed 17.00-24.00. Sat-Sun 9.30-20.00. Day pass costs JPY1,650 per visit. It is a bit far from the main area, but it is close to Ohori Park where you can enjoy jogging there as well. See the official gym website.
24h fitness AUN'S GYM Fukuoka: Day pass user time Mon, Wed, Thu 12.00-21.00. Sat-Sun 12.00-18.00. Day pass costs JPY2,200 per visit.
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Recommendation: Evolgear gym is an excellent choice for fitness‑minded travelers. Opened in 2023, it offers modern, high‑quality facilities, and the pricing is very reasonable — a 1‑day pass is JPY 2,200 and a 3‑day pass is JPY 4,400. It’s conveniently located for tourists, with plenty of hotels in the surrounding area, making it easy to stay active during your trip.
If you are an Anytime Fitness Member in your home country, you can use 1,200+ Anytime Fitness gyms in Japan 24/7 for free (your home country’s membership covers the cost). You can use the same security key tag to enter. Often Anytime Fitness gyms in Japan are hard to find as they are located in the back street or on the 2nd floor of big building. In this area, there are 5 gyms in convenient locations as follows (Purple icons on the map).
Recommendation: Among the many Anytime Fitness locations in Fukuoka, my top recommendation is Anytime Fitness Fukuoka Imaizumi. The facilities are newer compared with other gyms, and the gym is close to Tenjin, the city’s main shopping and entertainment district. The area also has many reasonably priced hotels, making it a convenient base for sightseeing while keeping your workout routine on track
Except for high-end hotels (around $500+ per night), most hotels in Fukuoka that advertise a "fitness room" only offer a small space with a few cardio machines. However, guests at Solaria Hotel Fukuoka (4-star) can use the full gym in the same building for free! The hotel is located right in the heart of Fukuoka's shopping district, and Tenjin Station is right next door, making it easy to visit Dazaifu — a must-see tourist spot near Fukuoka. Check out the reviews and pricing!