Tokyo >> Shinjuku
Shinjuku is one of Tokyo’s largest and most vibrant districts, known for its extensive shopping, dining, nightlife, and excellent transport connections. It is also home to Shinjuku Gyoen, one of Japan’s most beautiful urban gardens, offering a peaceful contrast to the busy city streets.
As a major transportation hub, Shinjuku provides convenient access to many of Tokyo’s top attractions, making it a popular base for both first-time and returning visitors.
For fitness travelers, however, gym options are more limited than in some other tourist areas. There are no local gyms offering day passes within easy walking distance of Shinjuku Station, so visitors typically need to walk about 15 minutes or travel a few train stops to reach a suitable facility. However, there are many hotels in this area so that you can find a hotel nearby one of local gyms with day pass.
Below gyms sell a day pass to travelers in Shinjuku area.
Tipness Higashi Shinjuku: Day pass costs JPY3,300 per visit (If you are under 25 years of old, it is JPY1,100). Open Mon-Fri 10.00-22.00, Sat 10.00-21.00, Sun 10.00-19.00. Good facilities. There are many reasonable hotels around this gym if you want to stay close to the gym. See the official gym website.
Sports Club Renaissance Shinjuku: Day pass costs JPY4,400 per visit and Weekly pass costs JPY11,000. Open Mon-Thu 9:00-23:00, Fri closed, Sat 9.00-21.00, Sun 9.00-20.00. Great facility and its location is good but it is a bit pricy. See the official gym website.
Powerhouse Gym Hide Yamagishi Tokyo Japan : Open Mon-Sun 10.00-19.00. Day pass costs JPY3,500 per visit. Legendary body builder; HIDE YAMAGISHI is an official advisor for this gym. Top level machines and many hard core body builder or athlete go there. See official gym website.
Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium: Open Mon-Fri 9.00-23.00, Sat 9.00-22.00, Sun 9.00-21.00. Day pass costs JPY700 for a big gym for 2.5hrs use and JPY300 for swimming pool for 2.5hrs use. This is a public gym. It is a bit inconvenient location for tourists but it is cheap and has great facilities. See the official gym website.
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Recommendation: About a 10‑minute walk from the main Shinjuku area, Tipness Higashi Shinjyuku is a great option for travelers. The pricing is reasonable, and the neighborhood has many hotels, making it a convenient base for sightseeing while keeping your workout routine on track.
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 locations as follows (Purple icons on the map).
Recommendation: Anytime Fitness Shinjuku Washington Hotel is located inside the Washington Hotel itself, making it extremely convenient if you stay at this 3‑star property. The gym facilities are solid, and the surrounding area also has several reasonably priced hotels, giving travelers plenty of comfortable options while staying active during their trip.
Except for high‑priced hotels (around $500 per night), most hotels that advertise a “fitness room” in Shinjuku only offer a small space with a few cardio machines. However, the Hyatt Regency Shinjuku (4‑star) has a decent gym, and its room rates can be quite reasonable depending on the season. The hotel is also located right next to Shinjuku Chuo Park, making it an excellent choice for travelers who enjoy jogging. Be sure to check current reviews, prices, and location details