Gyms for tourists in Shinsaibashi 2024
Osaka >> Shinsaibashi / Namba
Shinsaibashi / Namba area of Osaka is a big entertainment area, and there are many options for fitness travelers. From Shinsaibashi to Namba, there are thousands of restaurants and shops. Tennoji is a unique old town in Osaka. For fitness travelers, there are 7 local gyms selling a day pass in convenient locations. There are many hotels in this area. So, it should be a good idea to find a hotel within your budget near a local gym. See my recommendation below the map.
Below gyms sell a day pass to travelers.
Torque Gym: Open Mon-Sun 11.00-21.30. Day pass costs $25 per visit. See the official gym website.
Urban Fit 24 Namba: Open Mon-Sun 11.00-21.00. Day pass costs $19 per visit. See the official gym website.
Urban Fit 24 Nagahoribashi: Open Mon-Sun 11.00-22.00. Day pass costs $19 per visit. See the official gym website.
Naniwa Sports Center: Open Tue-Sun 9.00-20.30, Closed on Mon. Day pass costs $6 per visit. It is a public gym, and it is not a big, but all machines are good and there are free weights up to 24kg. You go to 6F for ticket and locker room and the gym is on 7F in the building. See the official gym website.
Gold’s Gym Shinsaibashi Osaka: Open Mon-Sat 7:00-23:30, Sun 9:00-22:00. Newly opened in 2022. Day pass costs $28 per visit. See the official gym website.
LifeFit Minami: Day pass costs $39 per visit. 3 day pass is $80 and 1 week pass is $90 (great value !). You can attend any class available on the day or use an open gym. You need to book in advance from the official gym website.
Lifix gym: Mon-Sun 9.00-21.00.Day pass costs $26 per visit. Large and good facilities. 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: Torque gym and Urban Fit 24 Namba are great gyms. Both gyms opened in 2020 and have good facilities. It is only 1 min walk from Namba station. Naniwa Sports Center is also a good option. This is a public gym that is inexpensive (but a little small).This gym is hard to find as they do not have a big sign outside (you can find a small sign in English at the entrance). For a ticket and personal lockers, go to Floor 6 of the building. The actual gym is on the 7F.
Citadines Namba Osaka is one of the most popular 4-star hotels in this area. It is located at the edge of buzzy area (a bit quiet) and it has a reasonable gym room. If you are not a hardcore gym goer, this gym might be good enough.
Fairfield by Marriott Osaka Namba is a bit far from the main entertainment area (10 min walk) but it is a good option for fitness travelers. This 4-star hotel has a gym room with free weights. If you want a full workout, Urban Fit 24 Namba (day pass costs $19 per visit) is just across the road. Also, you can enjoy jogging around Naniwa park nearby.
Hotel Nikko Osaka is also a great option for fitness travelers. This old-school 4-star hotel is very comfortable to stay in and located in the middle of Shinsaibashi. They do not have a gym, but you can walk to the newly opened Gold’s Gym Shinsaibashi Osaka in 3 min. Check out the price and review from here.
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