8 minutes on foot from Kamiiigusa Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line.
Stepping inside, the atmosphere was different from other stops on this line.
New, clean, and well-maintained — but what stood out first was the energy. The free weight area was occupied by serious trainers, and the gym carried a heat that most Seibu line locations do not. Near the entrance, a foreign member was going through a sign-up orientation. An unexpected sight this far out on the Seibu line. Outside, the bicycle parking was lined with mountain bikes. The membership skews young. Somewhere around Kamiiigusa and Shimoshakuji, the suburban calm of the western Seibu line starts to give way to something closer to the city.
Not Pilgrimage Class. But one of the more memorable stops for atmosphere alone.
Gym Information
| Name | Anytime Fitness Shimoshakuji |
|---|---|
| Address | 1F, Raffinato Shima, 2-36-4 Shimoshakuji, Nerima-ku, Tokyo 177-0042 |
| Access | 8-minute walk from Kamiiigusa Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) |
| Phone | 03-6913-3344 |
| Hours | Open 24 hours, 365 days a year |
| Monthly Fee | ¥7,898 (tax included) |
| Equipment Brands | Life Fitness / PRECOR / Wattbike |
| Smith / Rack Stations | 3 |
| Bench Stations | 3 |
| Facilities | Water server (free), private shower, private changing room, Wi-Fi, personal trainer, bicycle parking, car parking, 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, car parking, an AED, contract lockers, and a high school student pass program. No body composition scale.
Access
Eight minutes on foot from Kamiiigusa Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line, through a quiet residential stretch. Bicycle parking is available and well-used — mountain bikes lined up outside were a notable sight on the day of the visit.
Atmosphere and Equipment
A single narrow floor running lengthwise, recently built and well-kept.
To the left upon entry is a stretching area — compact but with mats laid out. Along the right side, cardio machines face large windows overlooking the road, giving the space an open, airy quality. Weight stack and plate-loaded machines are arranged toward the left, with a solid range of equipment covering all major muscle groups. The free weight zone sits at the back: three adjustable benches, three Smith machines and power racks.
The free weight area had a noticeably serious crowd during the visit. The energy here is higher than most locations this far out on the Seibu Shinjuku Line — closer in feel to a gym you might find near a busier urban station. Clean, busy, and charged with a competitive atmosphere.
Crowd Levels
Busy. The free weight area in particular was consistently occupied throughout the visit. Younger members made up a large portion of the crowd. Timing the visit outside of peak hours would make the experience more comfortable.
Surrounding Area
The streets around Kamiiigusa and Shimoshakuji carry the relaxed character of a well-established residential neighborhood — similar in feel to Ogikubo nearby. The balance between suburban calm and urban proximity is what defines this part of the Seibu line. A short walk after training felt easy and unhurried.
Overall
Free water server, plate-loaded machines, a new and clean interior. The equipment delivers. The trade-off is a busy floor and a layout that can feel tight when the gym is at capacity. Not Pilgrimage Class — but the energy and equipment depth make it one of the more interesting stops in this part of the Seibu network.
Somewhere around here, the suburbs start becoming the city. This gym reflects that transition.
The pilgrimage continues.
Rating
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Access | ★★★☆☆ |
| Equipment | ★★★★☆ |
| How Uncrowded | ★★★☆☆ |
| Value for Money | ★★★☆☆ |
| Would Visit Again | ★★★★☆ |
| Overall Score | 9 |
| Pilgrimage Class Rated Yes if this is a gym any Anytime enthusiast would find worth visiting, even from far away. |
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