Best Gyms and Workout Classes in Tokyo for Expats 

Finding the motivation to work out is hard enough. Moving to a new city and settling into a routine makes it even harder and language barriers at the gym can be enough to put anyone off. After spending hours researching and contacting gyms across Tokyo, I found seven English-friendly gyms and workout classes, including many designed with expats in mind. 

Club 360

• Location: Motoazabu & Higashiazabu
• Opening Hours for Both Locations:
  • Monday to Friday: 6:30am – 9:30pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 7:00am – 6:00pm  
• Services Offered: Open gym, personal training, physiotherapy, boxing, kickboxing, group fitness classes, kids’ classes, nutrition counselling, HYROX (an indoor fitness competition), Pilates 
• English Accessibility: Fully English-friendly ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Website: www.club360.jp

Club 360 was founded by Nathan Schmid and Sam Gilbert, who wanted to create more than just a place to work out. They envisioned a welcoming fitness community where people of all ages and abilities could thrive. 

Today, the gym brings together experienced trainers, physiotherapists, and nutrition professionals to help members achieve a wide range of fitness goals, whether building strength, recovering from an injury, or training for their next event. 

Scheduled classes run from as early as 6:15am to as late as 8:20pm, while dedicated 90-minute open gym sessions are available from Tuesday to Saturday for those who prefer to train independently. Unlike many gyms in Tokyo, Club 360 has no joining or membership fees, allowing you to simply pay for the services you use.

Nihon Barbell Club 

• Location: Roppongi
• Business Hours for Personal Training: 
  • Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 9:00pm
  • Saturday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
  • Sunday and Public Holidays: Hours vary by trainer
• Services Offered: One-on-one and small group training, online training 
• English Accessibility: English and billingual personal trainers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Website: https://www.barbell.jp/ 

For expats looking for English-speaking personal training in Tokyo, Nihon Barbell Club understands the challenges of finding high-quality fitness coaching in a new country. Its experienced trainers specialize in personalised strength and body transformation programs, making it well-suited to those with specific goals. 

One of its standout features is its mobile personal training service, which lets trainers travel to your home or hotel in selected areas, helping you save on gym membership fees and commuting time. The club also offers a complimentary consultation!

My Body My Pilates

• Location: Motoazabu
• Opening Hours: 7:00am – 9:00pm
• Services Offered: Mat, Reformer, Tower, Chair, and Oov and Gyrokenis classes, group and private sessions, pre and postnatal programs, clinical Pilates 
• English Accessibility: All classes are taught in English along with Chinese, Japanese and German ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Website: https://www.mybodymypilates.com/

My Body My Pilates is committed to meeting a wide range of Pilates needs, offering classes across various equipment. Small class sizes allow instructors to provide personalised attention, helping clients maintain correct form, improve muscle engagement, and exercise safely. The studio also caters to clients during pre- and postnatal pregnancy, as well as those using clinical Pilates as part of their rehabilitation. 

Beyond Pilates, the studio also offers meditation classes to complement physical training and promote overall wellbeing. Its multilingual instructors and tailored approach make it one of Tokyo’s most accessible Pilates studios for international residents and visitors. 

Lagree Micro Studio 

• Location: Azabu-Juban & Kitasando
• Opening hours for Both Locations: 
  • Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 9:00pm 
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday and Sunday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Services Offered: Microformer classes, Online Fitness Studio
• English Accessibility: Limited English-only and bilingual English-Japanese classes ⭐⭐⭐
• Website: https://workoutcommunity.jp/lp-lagree-micro-studio-en/

Lagree Micro Studio is currently Tokyo’s only dedicated Lagree studio. Lagree builds on the principles of Pilates, using the Microformer to create a more challenging workout that incorporates elements of strength training and cardio. 

Lagree Micro Studio offers a variety of classes suited to different fitness levels and muscle groups, allowing members to tailor their workout split while giving different muscle groups time to recover. 

Chikara CrossFit

• Location: Akasaka
• Opening hours: 
  • Monday to Friday: 5:45am – 9:30pm
  • Saturday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
  • Sunday: Closed
• Services Offered: Open gym, CrossFit class, group training, individual training
• English Accessibility: All trainers speak English, and all documents are available in English ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Website: www.chikaracrossfit.com/about

Chikara CrossFit combines structured coaching with a welcoming community, making it a great option for anyone interested in functional fitness. Its signature class fuses heavy weightlifting, bodyweight gymnastics and high-intensity conditioning into varied workouts that challenge both strength and endurance. 

New members can join through one of three pathways: Foundations, Fundamentals, or Quickstart, depending on their previous experience. Beginners undergo personalised coaching, learning proper form, movement patterns, and equipment use, nutrition basics, and safety before joining regular classes, while advanced athletes can transition into the community more quickly. 

CrossFit classes run from 6:00am to 8:00pm, with 90-minute open gym sessions taking place at 9:30am and 3:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Wednesdays are open gym only, while Saturdays are reserved for CrossFit classes only. 

Tokyo Boxing Club

• Location: Nakano Sakaue
• Opening Hours:
  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00am – 2:00pm, 5:00pm – 10:00pm
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Services Offered: Boxing
• English Accessibility: Some trainers speak English, with at least one present daily ⭐⭐⭐
• Website: https://tokyo-boxing-club.jp/

Tokyo Boxing Club provides a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for anyone interested in boxing, with a focus on staying active rather than professional competition. The intensity is set to match each person’s level, making it a great option for beginners and recreational boxers. 

F45

• Location: Shibadaimon
• Opening Hours:
  • Monday to Friday: 6:45am – 11:30am, 5:30pm – 9:00pm 
  • Saturday: 8:20am – 1:00pm 
  • Sunday: Closed
• Services Offered: Circuit training
• English Accessibility: Fully English-friendly, with English-speaking coaches, English forms, and around half the members being international ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Website: https://f45training.com/studio/hamamatsucho/

F45 is a global circuit training program, where participants move between stations with minimal rest, creating a fast-paced, time-efficient 45-minute workout. Each workout focuses on either cardio, resistance training, or a combination of both to build muscle, support fat loss, and keep your metabolism elevated even after class.

With over 5,000 exercises in its workout library, classes rarely feel repetitive. Japanese residents who are new members can also take advantage of a one-week free trial before committing. 

Do I need to speak Japanese to work out in Tokyo?

I used to think so. After contacting dozens of gyms, being told they didn’t speak English, that I would need to bring a translator to understand how the gym works, or struggling to follow along in a class, I was close to giving up. 

Thankfully, I discovered that speaking Japanese isn’t essential. Hopefully, this guide helps you find an English-friendly gym in Tokyo that suits your fitness goals.