Get involved with a local or team or find out about the closest sports gym to where you are. We have put together a list of what’s going on and where in the sporting world of Nagoya.
Australian Rules Football – The Nagoya Redbacks
If you are a seasoned pro or want to have fun whilst getting to grips with the sport, then why not join in a training session with the Nagoya Redbacks. Practice is every Sunday in Shirakawa Park in Sakae and open to anybody who wants to join. The team has been around since 2005 and compete nationally with 3 other teams around Japan. The Nagoya Redbacks consist of players from Australia, America, The U.K, Canada and Japan so the atmosphere is really fun and international. Aussie rules football is still an emerging sport in Japan but as support fro the team increases, so does the popularity of the sport. So, get yourself down to Shrikawa park from 3:30pm on Sundays for a motivating most of all totally enjoyable raining session.
Contact: nagoyaredbacks@hotmail.com
Football / Soccer – Shonai F.C
Interested in getting involved in some football whilst you’re in Nagoya? Shonai FC is an amateur football team formed in Shonai Ryokuchi Koen, Nagoya Japan in October 2003. They are made of players from form all over the world so the atmosphere is fun and light hearted. It’s not to say they aren’t serious though, they have entered and won a variety of competitions around Japan so its a great chance for a serious game at the same time. They meet every Sunday and play from 2pm behind the athletics stadium in Ryoukuchi-Koen, on the Tsurumai line in Nagoya. Get down for a seriously good kick around!
Volleyball – Nagoya International Volleyball Club
This is a friendly, fun game of volleyball for everybodyThe group consists of both foreign and Japanese members and games usually takes place in a chosen sports hall on Sundays. In the summer there are also beach volleyball games on Utsumi beach in Mikawa Bay!!
Come and find out more by visiting the facebook fanpage! Click here
Rugby – The Nagoya Barbarians
Established in 2003, the Barbarians have been climbing the Aichi rugby ranks and will continue to do so. After starting in the lower levels on the Aichi rugby ranks the Barbarians have continued to improve from the penciled out idea on a pub napkin, to a good, well-rounded unit.
You don’t have to be a player to be a part of the Nagoya Barbarians. We welcome PLAYERS and SUPPORTERS alike! Training sessions are held on Monday nights and Sunday Morning at two different Nagoya locations and when you have earned it, we will be at SHOOTERS BAR AND GRILL chilling out so come on DOWN! Make a move – email us at: info@nagoyabarbarians.com or nagoyabarbarians@gmail.com
White Water Rafting – Nagara River, Gifu
Experience an outdoor adventure with Adventure Spirit, rafting the exciting rapids of the natural Nagara River. Famous in central Japan, the Nagara river starts in the snowy mountains of northern Gifu prefecture rushing south between the mountains near Gujo Hachiman. This river can offer adventurous Grade Three bouncy big volume rapids plus relaxing calm pools all in a beautiful scenic mountain environment. If you have the spirit for adventure come enjoy the challenge rafting and feel alive outdoors on one of the few remaining natural rivers in Japan!
Contact: info@adventurespiritjp.com / Website: Click here
Golds Gyms Kanayama
About: For those of you looking for a serious weights gym, then Gold’s Gym in Kanayama is the perfect option. A huge weights area and very heavy duty machines for serious weightlifters. Saying this though, you will not feel out of place if you are just starting to train, there are a variety of people old and young who use the gym, so the atmosphere is motivating but relaxed at the same time. There is also a good selection of cardio machines – treadmills, bikes and cross trainers, so the gym is also popular with women. The instructors are all nice and very helpful, and they try hard to communicate in English. You will find quite a few foreigners who use the gym, so you can get talking to people pretty easily
Cost: Various promotions affect the joining fee during the year but it it usually between 1000-3000 yen. You pay monthly, at the end of the month for the next month. Check out the price table below!
Location: Asunaru Shopping centre, attached to Kanayama station. Exit Kanayama station using the North exit and immediately turn left into Asunaru. The gym is loctated on the 3rd floor.
Address: 3F Asunaru Kanayama, 1-17-1 Kanayama, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 460-0022
Contact: nagoyakanayamajp@goldsgym.net
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Membership |
Men | Women |
Usage conditions / Times |
| Gold | 15750Y p/m | 13650Y p/m | Can use gym facilities anytime + Rental wear, towel, shoes |
| Full-Time | 10500Y p/m | 8400Y p/m | Can use gym facilities anytime |
| Standard | 9450Y p/m | 7875Y p/m | Mon-Sat 7am-11pm / Sun - until 8pm |
| Midnight | 8925Y p/m | 7350Y p/m | 10pm – 7am |
| Daytime | 8400Y p/m | 6825Y p/m | 7am – 6pm |
| Weekend | 6300Y p/m | 6300Y p/m | Sat / Sun / Public holidays 7am – 11pm |
(Prices for men and women are in Japanese Yen and indicate monthly fees)
Megalos Sports Paradise – Chikusa
About: Located less than 10 minutes walk from Tsurumai subway station and next to Chikusa Aeon Shopping Centre, Megalos Sports Paradise can be found. Not one of the cheapest Sports gyms around but certainly one of the best equipt, theres no doubting the vaule for money. Along with a large training room including weights and the usual selection of training machines, the club offers a full program of aerobics, yoga and dance, swimming (in its 25m pool) and tennis lessons – all of which are held on site. Other studio progams include Dynamic Yoga, Kickboxing, Power training, Ballet, Flamenco to name but a few.
Location: Turn right out of Tsurumai subway station, up the main road, following the train rail. Cross the road and under the train rail and you will be at Aeon Shopping Centre. Walk through the middle of the shopping centre past starbucks and come out the other side. You will see the Sports Centre right in front of you.
Address: Nagoya-Shi, Chikusa-ku, Chikusa 2-23-11
Tel: 052-745-9500
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Membership |
Price (M and F) |
Usage conditions / Times |
| Gold | 13650Y p/m | Can use anytime – rental towel and parking is free |
| Regular | 10500Y p/m | Use the facilities any day, anytime |
| Business | 8925Y p/m | After work and all public holidays |
| Senior (over 60) | 7875Y p/m | Anytime. |
| Weekday | 7350Y p/m | Mon-Thurs 9:30am – 5pm |
| Holiday | 7665Y p/m | Weekends and National Holidays |
| Under 29 | 8400Y p/m | 29yrs old or under – Anyday, anytime |
| Under 22 | 6825Y p/m | 22yrs old or under – Anyday, anytime |
| Pool | 7875Y p/m | Use of the pool facilities anyday, anytime |
| Afternoon | 5775Y p/m | Mon – Thurs 1pm – 6pm |
| Night | 5985Y p/m | Mon – Thurs 8:50pm – 11:30pm |
Nagoya Friends has been doing international parties in and around Nagoya for over 7 years. Everyone is welcome to join our parties. The party is designed for foreigners and Japanese to have an enjoyable, relaxed atmosphere to meet one another. Our parties often have themes and games to make them fresh and fun each month. The games end with many prizes being given away to the winning group. Some prizes have included iPod Shuffles, digital cameras, a DS system and many more… Many people join us every month, some 4 times a year some once in a while. Our parties average about 80 customers and sometimes as many as 150! Our other events include Speed Dating, Whitewater Rafting, BBQ picnics, and salsa parties. Come and join us, we’d love to see you! We are online at www.nagoyafriendsparty.net or email us at ngofriends@gmail.com
