Private Sports Clubs

These usually have a 25 m pool, a large weight and machine room, a work-out studio, a sauna, and an extensive fitness programme for both the pool and the studio. Some facilities offer tennis courts and a golf driving range – balls, racquets, and clubs can be rented. Parking is free or heavily discounted. Monthly membership can be obtained for daytime use only, night use only, weekend use only, and full time; monthly membership fees are usually priced between 5,000 and 12,000 Yen depending on the membership course. To join you will need to bring, your bank book, your inkan, 2 month’s worth of membership fees, and a passport photo. Following are some facilities in the Nagoya area that are easily accessible.

Asty Sports Club is open from 10:00 to 23:00 weekdays, 10:00 to 22:00 on Saturdays, and until 19:00 on Sundays and holidays; closed on Tuesdays. Monthly membership fees range from 7,000 to 11,000 Yen. Access: a 4-minute walk from exit 2 of Hatta Station, off the Higashiyama Subway Line. Tel 052-414-1555 Website: www.asty-sports.co.jp

Central Sports is a nationwide chain and is open from 10:00 to 23:00 weekdays, 09:30 to 21:00 on Saturdays, and until 19:00 on Sundays and holidays. Monthly fees range from 5,775 to 12,500 Yen; an enrollment fee is also required. Website: www.central.co.jp .There are numerous branches in the Nagoya area.

Meitetsu Central Sports Club Ozone is located between the JR and Meitetsu train tracks and is a 2-minute walk from exit 2 of Ozone Station, off the Meijo Subway, JR, or Meitestu Lines; closed on Thursdays.

Central Fitness Club Issha on the 3F above a Nissan dealership and is a 3-minute walk from exit 1 of Issha Station, off the Higashiyama Subway Line; closed on Wednesdays.

Central Fitness Club Fujigaoka is on the 4F next to the Fujigaoka branch of Mini Mini; a 1-minute walk from Fujigaoka Station, off the Higashiyama Subway Line; closed on Mondays.

Meitetsu Central Sports Club Higashi Okazaki is located outside Meitetsu Higashi Okazaki Station, off the Meitetsu Main Line; closed on Fridays.

Central Fitness Club Chikusa is located outside exit 2 of Chikusa Station, off the Higashiyama Subway and JR Chuo Lines; closed on Fridays.