Tokyo >> Shinagawa
Shinagawa is a big transportation hub in Tokyo, with many trains going in all directions. For this reason, there are many hotels and restaurants around the station. So it is a good area for business people who move around a lot. For fitness travelers there are 4 local gyms in this area, but both of them are a bit far from the Shinagawa's main area. You need to take a train for 1-2 stops. Shinagawa is a business friendly area but not fitness friendly! See my recommendations below the map.
Below gyms (Red icons on the map) sell a day pass to travelers in this area.
Gold’s Gym South Tokyo: 24 / 7 opens. Closed on 2nd Monday of the month. Day pass costs $30 per visit. See the official gym website. You need to take a train from Shinagawa station to Ohimachi station.
Locok Wellness Garden: Open Mon-Fri 9.00-22.00, Sat-Sun 9.00-17.30. Day pass costs $40 per visit. You can use both gym and pool. 10 min walk from Shinagawa Station. See the official website.
Shinagawa Health Center : Open Mon-Fri 9.00-22.00, Sat 9.00-21.00, Sun 9.00-18.00. This is a public Gym but has great facility It costs $5 per visit. See the official gym website.
Tipness Gotanda: Open Mon-Fri 10:00-21:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00. Day pass costs $24 per visit. 2 stops from Shinagawa station. 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 this Tips and etiquette before going to the gym in Japan.
Recommendation: Locok Wellness Garden is new (opened in 2023) and close to Shinagawa station (10 min walk) and you can use both gym and pool. Gold’s Gym South Tokyo is a great gym and opens 24/7.
Local gyms are far from the Shinagawa station area. It might be a good idea to stay at a hotel with a gym room. The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection has a good gym. It has 25 different machines. Also, you can go to a park next door for jogging. Check out the review and price from here.
If you are ok with cardio machines only, then Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa would be a good option. This 4-star hotel has a great Japanese garden and spacious fitness room. You can do Yoga/stretch in open space (no free weights). Check out the review and price from here.