Sports Centers

Each ward (区) has a public sports center. These centers have good facilities at very reasonable prices. 300円 per visit, 1000円 for 5 visits, or 2000円 1600円 for unlimited use in a month. Some centers have pools (500円 per visit) or 4000円 for unlimited use for 1 month.

Working Out

• Nagoya University students can go to a free gym, equipped with well conserved machines for most muscle groups, as well as a fine locker area and shower. You need to bring indoor shoes.

The gym is located near International Residence, and since its a steep up hill, you go there if you are really considering working out!

Pools

• Nagoya University has an indoor pool free for student use on certain days. Bring your student ID and a towel.

Outdoor Sports

• Japan has lots of interesting places to enjoy the outdoors. Check out outdoor japan for good information.

Running

• If you are interested in racing Runnet has lots of race listings. (Japanese only)
• Nagoya City hosts a marathon every year in the fall. You can visit their page (Japanese only) or pickup a race application at many places around town including convience stores, post offices, and sports centers. The race is 1/2 marathon, 10k, or 4k.
• The Nagoya Hash House Harriers is the local branch of the international running club. They describe themselves as "drinkers with a running problem." They have local runs about twice a month followed by lots of adult beverages. Events conducted in English and Japanese.

Hiking

• Here is a page with links to sites in English.
• Here is a link to a discussion about hiking (mostly from Tokyo).

Bicycling

• Japan has some very fun places to road and mountain bike.
• Japan cycling has a lot of information.
• Hokkaido is a great place to bicycle and camp around during the summer. You can get around for as little as 1,500 yen per day.
• Bicycle roads (Japanese only) lists bicycle only roads.
• Bicycle shops - ZUNOW TUBE （ズノウチューブ）〒461-0001 愛知県名古屋市東区泉 1-18-26　tel:052-973-3727 is a very good local shop. The owner is very friendly and helpful. He even will try to work with you in English. The shop is about here.
• the Japan Guide has some basic info about bikes in Japan.
• KANcycling has some pretty good info about cycling in Japan.

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