20 minutes on foot from Hikarigaoka Station on the Toei Oedo Line.
I transferred at Nakai on the way, and the area turned out to be more urban than expected. Along the way, I spotted a YouTuber I recognized. Even with that kind of following, they weren’t getting stopped on the street — a small, odd thought to walk with. .
An official Hammer Strength certified gym. That alone raises expectations. But certification doesn’t always mean Pilgrimage Class. This was one of those cases.
The gym occupies the first floor of an apartment-style building. A single-floor layout with a free water server. Showers and restrooms are plentiful. 4 adjustable benches, 4 Smith machines and power racks. The machine lineup is genuinely well-stocked. But while the interior is clean, it isn’t especially large. Surrounded by big residential towers, it reads more as a facility within the neighborhood than a destination in its own right — there wasn’t much of a special aura.
Gym Information
| Name | Anytime Fitness Nerima Doshida |
|---|---|
| Address | 1F, ARCH EAST, 2-22-6 Doshida, Nerima-ku, Tokyo 179-0076 |
| Access | 20-minute walk from Hikarigaoka Station (Toei Oedo Line) |
| Phone | 03-6904-5880 |
| Hours | Open 24 hours, 365 days a year |
| Monthly Fee | ¥8,470 (tax included) |
| Equipment Brands | Life Fitness (Hammer Strength certified) |
| Smith / Rack Stations | 4 |
| Bench Stations | 4 |
| Facilities | Water server (free), private shower, private changing room, Wi-Fi, personal trainer, bicycle parking, car parking (14 spaces), AED, contract locker (available), high school student pass |
| Official Site | Store Page |
Equipment
The facility includes a free water server, private showers, private changing rooms, Wi-Fi, a personal trainer, bicycle parking, 14 car parking spaces, an AED, contract lockers, and a high school student pass program. No body composition scale. The stretching area has no mats.
Access
20 minutes on foot from Hikarigaoka Station on the Toei Oedo Line. The distance is, honestly, significant. Hikarigaoka is an area defined by large residential towers, and with 14 parking spaces available, arriving by car or bicycle is the realistic option.
Atmosphere and Equipment
The first floor of an apartment-style building. A single-floor layout, clean inside.
To the right of the entrance is a stretching area without mats. From there, weight stack and plate-loaded machines run in a straight line, with the free weight area further back. 4 adjustable benches, 4 Smith machines and power racks. As an official Hammer Strength certified gym, the machine selection is well-stocked, and the flow around the floor is reasonable.
That said, the dumbbells looked somewhat worn. And the space isn’t especially large. Surrounded by big residential towers, the gym feels like one amenity within the complex rather than a standalone destination — the “special facility” aura just wasn’t there.
Crowd Levels
I visited around midday on a weekday, and there were a few regular-looking trainers. Conversation volume ran a little high — something to note if you prefer to train quietly at your own pace.
Surrounding Area
Hikarigaoka is, above all, an area of large residential towers. It’s a bit livelier than the western Seibu line neighborhoods, and feels genuinely livable in its own way.
On the way back, I returned to Nakai and had soba at a small shop. Taking a breather in a transfer town is one of the quiet pleasures of the pilgrimage.
Overall
Hammer Strength certified, a strong machine lineup, a free water server, 14 parking spaces. On paper, the conditions are solid.
What pulled the rating down was the 20-minute walk and the absence of any real “special facility” feeling. Hammer Strength certification doesn’t automatically make a gym Pilgrimage Class — this was the visit that drove that home.
The equipment is good. But I couldn’t quite find a reason to travel far for it. If you live in Hikarigaoka, though, this is without question a strong choice.
The pilgrimage continues.
Rating
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Access | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Equipment | ★★★★☆ |
| How Uncrowded | ★★★☆☆ |
| Value for Money | ★★★☆☆ |
| Would Visit Again | ★★★☆☆ |
| Overall Score | 10 |
| Pilgrimage Class Rated Yes if this is a gym any Anytime enthusiast would find worth visiting, even from far away. |
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