Train from ¥560 a visit in central Hiroshima: a guide to Naka Sports Center

Try a single visit before buying a ticket bundle or pass

Kojima Holdings Naka Sports Center is a public sports facility in Senda-machi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima. It has a training room, large and small sports halls, and a 100-metre running circuit.[1] It is a three-minute walk from Hiroden-honsha-mae tram stop and Hiroshima-ken Joho Plaza-mae bus stop, making it accessible for a trial visit by public transport.[2]

Official prices checked on October 24, 2026 list training-room admission at ¥560 for adults and ¥310 for elementary, junior-high and high-school students and people aged 65 or over. An adult 11-visit ticket and a one-month pass each cost ¥5,600; a three-month pass costs ¥16,240.[3] Nine single visits cost ¥5,040, while ten cost ¥5,600. At eleven or more visits, a monthly pass becomes more convenient. Start with individual visits to establish your actual frequency before switching.

Tell a trainer it is your first visit

The official guidance asks first-time training-room users to identify themselves to a trainer and receive instructions on equipment use.[3] The facility also offers a starter programme tailored to users’ wishes and staff advice on using machines.[4] For someone new to public gyms, being able to ask about the basics without committing to a monthly membership is a useful benefit.

Briefly explain your health condition, exercise goals and realistic weekly attendance. Build a basic programme covering legs, pushing, pulling, the core and aerobic exercise, and practise adjusting seats and weights. Do not continue a movement that causes pain; consult an appropriate professional beforehand if you have medical concerns.

Check seasonal hours and closure days

Opening hours are 9:00–21:00 from October through June and 8:30–21:30 from July through September. The facility generally closes on Wednesdays, except when a Wednesday is a public holiday, and is open on August 6. The New Year closure runs from December 29 to January 3.[2] Maintenance can cause additional closures, so check the current monthly schedule before visiting.

The facility advertises short brain-training and stretching sessions from 10:00 to 10:30 on Tuesdays and Fridays.[4] Beginners and daytime visitors may find it helpful to combine one with a visit for equipment guidance. Evening users should work backwards from closing time to allow for changing, and ask reception about last entry to the training room and departure rules.

Use reviews to plan equipment and parking checks

A Yahoo! Maps review from 2022 described the training-room equipment as varied. Another reviewer noted the building’s age while appreciating the ability to enjoy several sports at a low price. One visitor also found the parking area cramped.[5] These are individual impressions from that time and do not establish current equipment condition or crowding.

The official guide describes combination machines in the training room and a 63-space car park. Because parking is limited, the facility recommends public transport or cycling.[1][2] On your first visit, check the machines you need, available weight ranges and turn-taking. Drivers should allow for events and classes that may increase demand for parking.

Check pass coverage if you use facilities in other wards

The official price list says training-room multi-visit tickets and passes can also be used at other sports centres, excluding Nishi Sports Center, as well as Dejima Indoor Pool and Yuki Gymnasium.[3] If you alternate between facilities near home and work, this shared validity may matter alongside the equipment in any one building. If you also want sports-hall or pool access, ask reception about the scope and price of a combined pass.

This option may suit people starting without a fixed monthly membership, beginners seeking advice on basic machine training, and visitors using trams or buses. Compare commercial gyms if you need late-night access, specialist free weights or individual instruction every time. Prices and operating arrangements were checked on October 24, 2026.[2][3]

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Who this may suit

• People in Hiroshima’s Naka Ward who want to start strength training on a pay-per-visit basis.
• Beginners who want staff advice on equipment and an initial programme.
• People who want to move gradually from single visits to a multi-visit ticket or pass.