Gyms for tourists in Tokyo 2026

Tokyo is one of the world's largest cities, with diverse neighborhoods, unique atmospheres, and countless attractions spread across different districts. Choosing the right area to stay in can significantly enhance your travel experience.

For fitness-focused travelers, it is worth noting that many 3-star and 4-star hotels in Tokyo offer only small fitness rooms, often equipped with just a few cardio machines and limited strength-training equipment. If maintaining a serious workout routine is important during your trip, a better option is to stay near a local gym that offers day passes for visitors.

To help you plan your stay, we have selected the eight most popular and convenient areas in Tokyo for tourists, along with nearby gyms that welcome travelers with day-pass access. This allows you to enjoy the city's attractions while keeping up with your fitness goals.

Tokyo station / Ginza area is the most popular area for tourists in Tokyo with many brand shops, department stores and sophisticated restaurants. Also, there is a popular tourist spot; Imperial palace in this area. It is also convenient to travel around in Japan with access to many train lines connected to other cities, including Shinkansen bullet train, going to Osaka, Kyoto etc.…. Most hotels with gyms have only a small fitness space with a few cardio machines. If you are serious about your workout, it is better to stay at a hotel nearby a local gym selling a day pass to travelers. There are 4 local gyms with day pass (and 3 Anytime Fitness gyms for members) in convenient locations in this area. Check out its locations from here.

Shiba / Hamamatsucho area is most famous for a popular tourist spot; Tokyo Tower. Also it is convenient to go to Haneda int’l airport which is 25 min away by train from Hamamatsucho station. If you stay in Tokyo just for 1 night for transit, this area is a good area to stay. It is not a big city but there are decent number of reasonable hotels and restaurants. There are 3 local gyms selling a day pass to travelers (and 3 Anytime Fitness gyms for members) in convenient locations in this area. Click here for the details.

Ueno is an unique area with a mixture of shops, restaurants, park, zoo and a few good museums. It is an economically friendly area with many cheap but nice shops and restaurants. There are no luxury hotels here. It is also convenient with the express train to go to Narita Int’l airport. It is also close to a popular tourist spot; Asakusa (20 min walk or 5 min train ride). It is an old Tokyo area with traditional temple and street shops. For fitness travelers, there are 4 local gyms with day pass (and 2 Anytime Fitness gyms for members) in convenient locations in this area. Click here for the details.

Asakusa is often described as "Kyoto in Tokyo." Home to historic temples and shrines, the area is filled with traditional shopping streets, charming cafés, and local restaurants that capture the atmosphere of old Tokyo. While you won't find many luxury hotels, high-end boutiques, or fine dining establishments, Asakusa remains one of Tokyo's most popular destinations for both domestic and international visitors seeking an authentic cultural experience. For fitness-minded travelers, there are only two conveniently located local gyms that offer day passes. Check out the details from here.

Shinagawa is a big transportation hub in Tokyo with many trains going to all directions, incl. Narita and Haneda Int’l airports. There are decent number of restaurants and hotels around the station, but not a great area for shopping. Also, there is a popular aquarium. For fitness travelers, there are 4 local gyms selling a day pass to travelers (and 2 Anytime Fitness gyms for members) in convenient locations in this area. Click here for the details.

Roppongi area is popular for night life activities with thousands of restaurants / bars. Roppoingi is a party town (the busiest time is after midnight on Friday). If you want to work out hard and drink hard, this is the place to go. For fitness travelers, there are 4 local gyms selling a day pass (and 1 Anytime Fitness gym for members) in convenient locations in this area. Check out the details.

Shibuya / Harajyuku is great for shopping / dining, and popular for new trends and young culture. Also, there is the famous Shibuya Crossing (one of the busiest intersections in the world). For fitness travelers, there are 6 local gyms with day pass (and 1 Anytime Fitness gyms for members) in convenient locations in this area. Click here for the details.

Shinjuku is a big entertainment area with many shops and restaurants. There is a popular show; Robot restaurant. There is also a nice Japanese garden park; Shinjuku-Gyoen. For fitness travelers, there are 4 local gyms with day pass (and 4 Anytime Fitness gyms for members) in convenient locations in this area. Click here for the details.

Ikebukuro is a big entertainment area with many shops and restaurants. There is also the highest located aquarium in Japan at the top of the high-rise building, making you wonder how they change the water….. For fitness travelers, there are 4 local gyms with day pass (and 4 Anytime Fitness gyms for members) in convenient locations in this area. Click here for the details.