Gyms for tourists in Sendai 2026
Sendai serves as the main gateway to Japan’s Tohoku region and is an excellent base for sightseeing across northern Japan. For travelers who prioritize fitness, the best place to stay is around JR Sendai Station, where most local trains and buses depart for popular tourist destinations.
Staying near the station also provides convenient access to gym facilities. Visitors can choose from two local gyms that sell day passes, perfect for short stays, while Anytime Fitness members can access a nearby club using their existing membership. This makes it easy to stay on track with your fitness routine while exploring Sendai and the wider Tohoku region.
Local gyms offering day passes (red icon)
Below gym (red icon on the map) sells a day pass to travelers in Sendai.
Gold Gym Sendai Miyagi : Open Mon-Sun 24hrs open. Closed on 3rd Monday. Day pass costs JPY 2,860 per visit. See the official gym website.
Smartfit 100 : Open 10：30- 18：30. Day pass costs JPY2,000 per visit. See the official gym website.
Recommendation: Gold Gym Sendai Miyagi is in convenient location in front of Sendai train station and opens 24hrs. Smartfit 100 is cheaper but the facilities are limited.
Recommendation: Gold Gym Sendai Miyagi is in convenient location in front of Sendai train station and opens 24hrs. Smartfit is cheaper, but the facilities are limited. There are many reasonable hotels in this area. Check the reviews and price.
Anytime Fitness (purple icon)
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 buildings. In the Sendai station area, there is only 1 Anytime Fitness.
Recommendation: Anytime Fitness Hirosedori takes only 13 mins walk from the Sendai station. So, it would be a good idea to stay at hotel around the station and jog to the Anytime Fitness.
Hotel with Gym in Sendai
Recommendation: Sendai Kokusai Hotel does not have a gym but sells a day pass of a local gym next to the hotel (for hotel guests only) at JPY2,200 per visit. You need to buy a ticket at hotel reception. The gym is called Central Sports Sendai and it is a good gym. This 4 star hotels is only 6 mins walk from the Sendai station. Check the review and location of this hotel!
