Gyms for tourists in Ikebukuro 2026
Tokyo >> Ikebukuro
Ikebukuro is one of Tokyo’s largest entertainment and shopping districts, known for its department stores, restaurants, cafés, nightlife, and attractions such as Sunshine City, the Sunshine 60 Observatory, and its aquarium. Its excellent transport connections also make it a convenient base for exploring the rest of Tokyo.
Compared with some of Tokyo’s more upscale areas, Ikebukuro offers a wide range of affordable hotels, dining, and shopping options, making it popular with value-conscious travelers.
For fitness travelers, the area provides four local gyms offering day passes as well as four Anytime Fitness locations for members, giving easy access to both strength-training and cardio facilities.
With its combination of affordable accommodation, extensive entertainment, and convenient gym access, Ikebukuro is an excellent choice for travelers who want to balance sightseeing, value for money, and their fitness routine while visiting Tokyo.
Local gyms offering day passes (red icon)
Below gyms sell a day pass to travelers in convenient area in Ikebukuro.
Ikebukuro Sports Center : Open Mon-Sat 8.30-22.00. Closed on Sun. Day pass costs JPY400 per visit. This is one of the best public gyms in Tokyo (cheap but good). See the official gym website.
Hero Gym Mejiro : Open Mon-Sun 10.00-20.00. Day pass costs JPY3,500 per visit. This gym is owned by a Japanese professional body builder, Shin Kodama. Great facility. See the official gym website.
Gold’s Gym North Tokyo: Open Mon-Fri 7.00-23.30, Sat-Sun 9.00-22.00, closed on 2nd Mon. Day pass costs JPY3,300 per visit and 2 weeks pass costs JPY6,600. See the official gym website.
TIP.X.Tokyo Ikebukuro: Open Mon-Fri 11.00-22.00, Sat-Sun 11.00-19.00, Closed on Tuesday. Day pass costs JPY3,300 per visit. Close to Ikebukuro train station. See the official gym website.
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Recommendation: Ikebukuro Sports Center is a public gym, and while public facilities in Japan are often inexpensive but lower in quality, this one is an exception — the equipment and overall setup are excellent. It’s a bit removed from the main Ikebukuro entertainment area, but still within walking distance of Ikebukuro Station. The neighborhood also has many reasonably priced hotels, making it a practical choice for travelers who want good facilities without paying premium gym prices. Check out the hotels near this gym!
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 this area, there are 4 gyms in convenient location as follows (purple icons on the map)
Recommendation: Anytime Fitness Ikebukuro Ekimae is a newer location with excellent facilities. The gym sits on the 2nd floor of the building and is just a short walk from Ikebukuro Station. The surrounding area is packed with shops, restaurants, and many reasonably priced hotels, making it a convenient and comfortable base for travelers who want easy access to both fitness and entertainment.