Municipal sports facilities are a great option for keeping fit without breaking the bank. Most local authorities operate a training gym or sports center open to the public with admission prices of less than ¥500 per visit. These facilities usually include a workout area with weights and machines in addition to areas where visitors can practise sports like badminton, basketball and table tennis. Some also have swimming pools, and other facilities such as rifle ranges and golf driving ranges. Training rooms for traditional Japanese martial arts are also very common.
The following is a list of some of the municipal facilities in central Tokyo. The rules for admission may vary, and some sports centers only allow those who live or work in their respective areas to use them. Those living outside of Tokyo can get information about facilities in their area from their local ward, city or prefectural government office.
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Central Tokyo
Shinjuku Sports Center
| 3-5-1 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku |
| 5 min. from Nishi Waseda Sta. or 10 min. from Takadanobaba Sta. |
| Facilities: Training room Swimming pool Jogging Course Multi-purpose hall Table tennis, badminton, basketball, volleyball, tennis, archery, martial arts |
| Website: Shinjuku Sports Center |
Shinjuku Sports Center |
Shibuya Sports Center
| 1-40-18 Nishihara, Shibuya-ku |
| 7 min. from Hatagaya Sta. |
| Facilities: Training room Swimming Pool Table tennis, badminton, basketball, volleyball, tennis, martial arts, futsal, baseball |
| Website: Shibuya Sports Center |
Shibuya Sports Center |
Sarugaku Training Gym
| 12-35 Sarugaku, Shibuya-ku |
| 7 min. from Daikanyama Sta. |
| Facilities: Training room |
| Website: Sarugaku Training Gym (Machine translation only) |
Sarugaku Training Gym |
Meguro Central Gym
| 5-22-8 Megurohonchō, Meguro-ku |
| 8 min. from Nishi-koyama Sta. |
| Facilities: Training room Rifle Range Martial arts |
| Website: Meguro Central Gym (Japanese only) |
Meguro Central Gym |
Meguro Citizens Sports Center
| 2-4-36 Meguro, Meguro-ku |
| 10 min. from Meguro Sta. |
| Facilities: Training Room Swimming Pool Tennis |
| Website: Meguro Citizens Sports Center (Machine translation only) |
Meguro Citizens Sports Center |
Bunkyo Sogo Gym
| 7-1-2 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku |
| 5 min. from Hongo Sanchome Sta. |
| Facilities: Training room Swimming Pool Table tennis, badminton, basketball, volleyball, archery, martial arts |
| Website: Bunkyo Sogo Gym (Machine translation only) |
Bunkyo Sogo Gym |
Chiyoda Sports Center
| 2-1-8 Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku |
| 6-8 min. from Ōtemachi / Kanda Sta. |
| Facilities: Training room Swimming Pool Golf Range Table tennis, basketball, badminton, volleyball, futsal, martial arts |
| Website: Chiyoda Sports Center (Japanese only) |
Chiyoda Sports Center |
Chuo Sogo Sports Center
| 2-59-1 Nihonbashihamacho, Chuo-ku |
| 3 min. from Hamacho Sta. |
| Facilities: Training room Running Course Golf range Swimming pool Rifle range Archery, basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, martial arts |
| Website: Chuo Sogo Sports Center (Japanese only) |
Chuo Sogo Sports Center |
Central North Tokyo
Toshima Gym
| 5 min. from Senkawa Sta. |
| Facilities: Table tennis, badminton, basketball, volleyball |
| Website: Toshima Gym (Japanese only) |
Toshima Gym |
Arakawa Sogo Sports Center
(Closed for renovation until March 2020)
| 6-45-5 Minami-senju, Arakawa-ku |
| 7 min. from Arakawa Kuyakushomae Sta. |
| Facilities: Training Room Swimming Pool Rifle Range Archery, basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, martial arts |
Arakawa Sogo Sports Center<br />
(Closed for renovation until March 2020) |
Central South Tokyo
Minato Sports Center
| Floors 3 thru 8 Minato Park Shibaura, 1-16-1 Shibaura, Minato-ku |
| 8 min. from Tamachi Sta. |
| Facilities: Training Room Swimming Pool Running Course Table tennis, badminton, basketball, volleyball, futsal, martial arts |
| Website: Minato Sports Center |
Minato Sports Center |
Shinagawa Sogo Gym
| 2-11-2 Higashi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku |
| 8 min. from Ōsaki/Gotanda Sta. |
| Facilities: Training Room Swimming Pool Table tennis, badminton, basketball, volleyball, tennis, martial arts |
| Website: Shinagawa Sogo Gym (Machine translation only) |
Shinagawa Sogo Gym |
Central East Tokyo
Taito Riverside Sports Center
| 1-1-10 Imado, Taito-ku |
| 12 min. from Asakusa Sta. |
| Facilities: Training room Swimming Pool Rifle range Baseball, table tennis, basketball, badminton, volleyball, archery, tennis, martial arts |
| Website: Taito Riverside Sports Center (Japanese only) |
Taito Riverside Sports Center |
Central West Tokyo
Nakano Gym
| 4-11-14 Nakano-ku |
| 5 min. from Nakano Sta. |
| Facilities: Training room Table tennis, badminton, basketball, volleyball, tennis, martial arts |
| Website: Nakano Gym (Japanese only) |
Nakano Gym |
