Welcome to
Wanagaya Sports Center

Facilities Guide

General Information□ Address
1360 Wanagaya, Matsudo City
Chiba prefecture, JAPAN 〒270-2232□ Telephone number+81 47-391-5990□ Facilities overview
Heated pools (river flow pool, 25m pool and infant pool)
Gymnasiums
Weight training room (incl. aerobic machines)
Indoor gateball court
Spa and relaxation room
Japanese-style tatami room
Multi-purpose hall
Library annex (‘Wanagaya Annex’)‘Wanya Cafe’community space
Disabled toilets
AED units available
Car, motorcycle and bicycle parking available
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Opening Hours and Entrance Fees
□ Center reception hours
From 8:50am daily□ Facility hours
9:00am to 9pm*Spa and relaxation room, 12:30pm to 8pm□ Last entry
Pool
Training
Spa and relaxation room

8pm
8pm
7:30pm□ Scheduled center closure
3rd Monday of the month (in the case of a public holiday the center will close
the following day)December 29th to January 4th※Under special circumstances the center may close early or on a non-specified
day.

Entrance Fees
□ Individual use
Facility

Usage

Fee
Adult

Main gymnasium

2 hours Children

Elementary/middle school students
Adult

Small gymnasium

2 hours Children

Elementary/middle school students

Heated pools

300 yen
100 yen
300 yen
100 yenAdult（Up to 60 minutes）

300 yenAdult（Additional 30 minute blocks）

150 yenChildrenElementary/middle school students(Up to 60 minutes)

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Spa and relaxation
room

ChildrenElementary/middle school students(Additional 30 minute blocks)

50 yenAdult

410 yenChildrenElementary/middle school students
Seniors (over 60)

200 yenWeight training room

2 hours Adult

300 yenMulti-purpose hall

2 hours Adult

300 yen□ Group use
Facility

Usage

Fee
9am-5pm

Main gymnasium

2 hours
5pm-9pm

Small gymnasium

2 hours

Heated 25m pool

2 hours

Multi-purpose hall

2 hours

Japanese-style tatami
1 hourroom (6 mats, 12 mats)
Broadcasting facilities(gymnastics hall）

entire3,080 yenhalf

1,540 yenentire4,620 yenhalf

2,310 yen

9am-5pm

1,020 yen

5pm-9pm

1,540 yen

9am-5pm

8,220 yen

5pm-9pm

12,340 yen

9am-5pm

1,020 yen

5pm-9pm

1,540 yen

9am-5pm

200 yen

5pm-9pm

300 yen

1 hour410 yen※ The above prices are applicable to residents of Matsudo City only.
Non-residents will be charged at the rate of double.

Prepaid Card
Prepaid cards can be used to access select facilities at a discounted rate.

□ Prepaid card prices
Card variety
Use of facilities, to the value of 6600 yen
Use of facilities, to the value of 3300 yen
Use of facilities, to the value of 1100 yen

Cost (incl. consumption tax)
6000 yen3000 yen1000 yen3□ Facilities accessible using the prepaid card
Heated pools
Weight training room
Spa and relaxation room
Parking facilities

Access to Wanagaya Sports Center□ By public transport•

Train to Matsudo Station on JR or on the Shin Keisei line. From the east exit
bus terminal take the Keisei Bus towards ‘Shin Tokyo Hospital’ (Bus 3), or
towards Shin Tokyo Hospital via Miyakodai’ (Bus 5). Get off at the Wanagaya
Sports Center.

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Train to Higashi Matsudo Station on JR or on the Hokuso line. From bus stop 4
take the Shin Keisei Bus towards Matsudo Station (Bus 10, via Nyoraidō) andget off at Kōshintō. Walk 5 minutes to the Wanagaya Sports Center.

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Train to Ichikawa Station on JR. From the north exit bus terminal take theKeisei bus towards Matsudo Station (Bus 10), leaving from bus stop 3. Get off at
Ohashi-sakashita or Jingamae, and walk 10 minutes to the Wanagaya Sports
Center.

□ By car
Limited parking is available on site, as follows Carpark no. 1 Ground floor of the Wanagaya Sports Centre, 54 spaces available
Carpark no. 4 External to the Wanagaya Sports Centre, 96 spaces available
Parking facilities are open from 8:30am to 9:30pm, and fees depend upon the
duration of use (details to follow). To ease congestion please use public transport
where possible.
※ Cars exceeding 2.1 meters in height are unable to enter the ground floor
parking facility.

※ There is no street parking available, as this impedes upon the safe entrance
and exit of buses.
4Carpark no. 1

Carpark no. 1 entrance

Carpark no. 4□ By bicycle or motorbike
Parking for bicycles and motorbikes is free of charge. There are 80 spaces available
within Carpark no. 1 (ground floor of the Sports Center).

□ Parking fees
Duration
Less than 1 hour
Between 1 and 4 hours
More than 4 hours

Fee
Free
300 yen
500 yenGeneral Enquiries
Please direct any enquiries to the Wanagaya Sports Center reception.
TEL: +81 473-915-990(9am-9pm during open days)

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Gymnasiums
Main gymnasium

The main gymnasium is multi-purpose, and can be divided into 2 basketball courts,
2 volleyball courts, or 6 badminton courts. The space can also be adjusted to suitmany other sporting disciplines. There is designated spectator seating and change
room/shower facilities attached.

□ The main gymnasium is most commonly utilized for 1. Basketball
2. Volleyball
3. Badminton
4. Table tennis
5. Dodgeball
6. Ballet
7. Rhythmic gymnastics
8. Kendo and karate
9. Other martial arts
10. Dance※ The main gymnasium cannot be used for futsal.
※ Adult supervision is required for groups of children younger than middle
school age.

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Small gymnasium

The small gymnasium floor is covered in artificial turf. It is suitable for practicing
gate ball, and for many other health and cultural activities in addition to sports.

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Gate ball
Japanese cultural dance (‘bon-odori’)Stretching and gentle aerobics
Childcare and children’s activities
Yoga
Tai chiDance※ Adult supervision is required for groups of children younger than middle
school age.
※ The main gymnasium cannot be used for futsal.

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Heated pools

The Wanagaya Sports Center boasts the largest heated indoor pool facility in
Matsudo City. In addition to the 25m lap pool and the infant pool, the ‘river flowpool’ (a full 100m in length) is also popular amongst patrons of varying ages.
Swimming classes are held in the 25m lap pool daily. Please contact the Sports
Center for detailed information.
※ All patrons are required to leave the water during the last ten minutes of every
hour (e.g. from 12:50 to 13:00), to enable an inspection of the pool and to take abreak. Patrons are welcome to enter the water again on the hour (e.g. at 13:00).

□ 25m lap pool
Specifications –Length: 25m
Width: 10m (suitable for up to 5 lanes)
Depth: From 0.6m to 1.2m

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Pool lanes are pre-designated to suit three swimming abilities – beginners,
confident swimmers, and walk/swim. Both sides of the pool are equipped withstairs and a sloping pool entrance to accommodate patrons with physicaldisabilities.
※ Lane designations vary depending upon the day of the week. Please confirm
with reception beforehand.
※ The walk/swim lane has a minimum height requirement of 120cm.

□ River flow pool
Specifications –Length: 100m
Width: 2.8m
Depth: 1m
The river flow pool enables patrons to either swim or walk whilst also taking
advantage of a gentle current. During holiday periods the river flow pool isparticularly popular amongst children.

9□ Pool for infantsSpecifications –Gourd-shaped, with slide (height 105cm, slope 25°)
Depth: 50cm at base of slide, 30cm elsewhere
A shallow pool suitable for young children. This pool is popular amongst children
who are new the water, and for play.

□ Guidelines for pool use
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The pool is not to be used under the influence of alcohol or whenexperiencing fatigue.
Patrons suffering from an infection or experiencing symptoms of diarrhoea
are prohibited from entering the water.
Children younger than 3rd grade of elementary school are to be accompanied
by a parent or guardian at all times. After 6pm, all children younger than
middle-school age are to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The pool cannot be used by children who still require diapers. Swim diapers
are also not permitted in the pool.
A swimsuit and swimming cap must be worn in the pool at all times,
including by parents or guardians who enter the pool with their child.
Regular clothes are not to be worn in the pool.
Glasses can be worn in the infant pool and the river flow pool when secured
with a sports band (around the neck).
Accessories (jewellery) and watches etc. are not to be worn in the pool.
Food cannot be brought into the pool facility. Plastic water bottles are
permitted.
Photography and/or filming using video cameras or smart phones areprohibited inside both the pool facility and the change rooms.
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The use of snorkelling gear (masks, snorkel, and fins), beach balls, andinflatable boats etc. are an inconvenience to other patrons and are notpermitted in the pool facility.
Please follow the directions of pool staff. Refusal to act in accordance withthe pool guidelines may result in ejection from the facility. Refunds will not
be provided.

Weight and aerobic training

Weight training room
Wanagaya Sport Center’s weight training room is very popular. There are six
weight machines, 8 aerobic training machines, free weights and training equipment(incl. mats, swissballs etc.), and a stretching space. Experienced staff members areavailable to assist new users and to answer any questions.
※ The weight training room is open to adults and high school students.
※ Patrons who wish to use the weight training room are first required to complete
an introductory workshop (details to follow). Upon completing the workshop
you will be issued with a proof of completion card and an individual
registration number.
※ The proof of completion card needs to be carried with you when using theweight training room. In the case that you have forgotten your card, your11

registration details will be checked and you will be provided with a temporarypass.
※ A public aerobics class is held in the weight training room four times a week.
Please contact the Sports Center directly to confirm the timetable.

□ Introductory workshop (compulsory)
Introductory workshops are run by specialised staff members. Topics covered
include an overview of the weight training room, correct use of the weightmachines, effective training practices, and precautions to be taken during training
etc.
Reservations are not required. However, please register your name at reception
from 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the scheduled workshop. We ask that you
then change into your sporting wear and gather in the weight training room 10
minutes prior to the start time.
※ Patrons are required to pay for two hours of weight training room usage whencompleting the introductory workshop.
※ Sporting wear and indoor training shoes are required, and participation will bedeclined without appropriate attire.
※ Upon completing the workshop you will be issued with a proof of completioncard. This needs to be carried at all times when using the weight training room.

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Chest press

Leg press and calf raise

Lat pulldown

Leg extension and leg curl

Back extension

Abdominal muscle stand13□ Aerobic machines

Upright exercise bike

Recumbent exercise bike

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□ Free weights and training equipment

Dumbbells

Swissball (large)

Flat bench

Swissball (medium)

Stretching mats

Balance balls□ Guidelines for use
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Smoking and the consumption of food and drinks are prohibited (excl. waterand sports drinks).
All drinks must be in a bottle. Cans and paper cups are strictly prohibited.
Please take empty drink bottles home with you.
The training room cannot be used when under the influence of drugs or
alcohol.
Valuables are to be kept in the lockers provided. The Sports Centre accepts
no responsibility for the loss or theft of any property.
The Sports Centre accepts no responsibility for any accidents or conflicts
that arise in the training room.
If you feel ill during a training session, please stop immediately. If you havea chronic condition or are currently undergoing medical treatment, please
request the permission of your health care provider prior to beginningtraining, and train in accordance with your condition.
Please remove any items that may cause accident or injury during training.
Make sure your pockets are empty (excl. sweat towels).
Please wear appropriate sporting footwear so as to prevent injury.
Please refrain from using your mobile phone in the training room.
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Please follow the directions of staff. Refusal to act in accordance with thepool guidelines may result in ejection from the facility. Refunds will not beprovided.

Spa and relaxation room
Japanese-style spa

The Japanese-style spa is designed for the post-exercise relaxation of all patrons.
The facility is eco-friendly, and utilises the residual heat of the nearby Wanagaya
Clean Centre.
Both the men’s and women’s spas are equipped with a standard jacuzzi, a shallow
water-jet bath (for lying down in), and a standard large communal bath. There isalso a relaxation room where patrons can unwind after using the spa.

□ Guidelines for use
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Swimsuits are not to be worn in the spa. Patrons are required to be naked.
Please wash your body thoroughly before entering the communal baths.
All towels and bathing utensils are to be kept out of the water.
Stools and bathing tubs are available for use, and are to be returned to thecorner of the spa room after use.
Please leave all personal items in the changing room. Small toiletries can beleft on the small shelf provided inside the spa room.
Please be respectful of other patrons when using the shower hose.
Please refrain from entering the change room while dripping wet.
So as not to bother other patrons, please refrain from running or talking inraised voices in the changing room.
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The use of hair dyes and colour rinses is prohibited.
Please follow the directions of staff.

Multi-purpose hall and tatami rooms
Multi-purpose hall

The multi-purpose hall is commonly used for aerobics and dance classes. It is also
a popular space amongst hobby and cultural groups, and for healthy living
pursuits. Large mirrors are installed along one side.

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Aerobics
BalletRhythmic gymnastics
Dance (contemporary and cultural)
Yoga and tai chi
Meetings and exhibitions, etc.

※ Adult supervision is required for groups of children younger than middle
school age.
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Japanese-style tatami room

The Wanagaya Sports Centre has a 6 mat-size and 12 mat-size Japanese-styletatami room available. These are mainly used for cultural activities. The larger
room is suitable for relaxed meetings and gatherings, while the smaller room faces
onto a courtyard and is suited for small groups. The rooms can also be used for
yoga and tai chi, etc.

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Learning, education and cultural activities
Childcare and child rearing activities
Calligraphy, flower arrangement and tea ceremony
Sewing and handicrafts
Cultural games and board games
Creative workshops and painting
Gentle exercise for health※ Yoga mats are to be used during exercise activities.
※ Adult supervision is required for groups of children younger than middle
school age.

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Library Annex (‘Wanagaya Annex’

The Library Annex is directly connected to the Sports Center. Their collection has
something to suit all ages and interests, with approximately 23,000 books,
magazines, newspapers, and Japanese traditional ‘kamishibai’ stories.
Please note that the opening hours of the Library Annex differ from those of theSports Center.

□ Operating hours
From Tuesday to Sunday (incl. public holidays), 9:30am – 5pm□ Designated holidays
Every Monday** In the case that Monday falls on a public holiday, the library will close the following day

The final weekday of every month (excl. December)
The New Year period (28th of December until the 4th of January)
The library may close at other times for sorting.

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‘Wanya Cafe’ community space

The Wanya Cafe is a free space open to the general public. The space is blessedwith a lot of natural light, and is equipped with tables, chairs and vending
machines. Wanya Cafe is perfect for taking a break and for chatting with friends.

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