Sports and Fitness

There are many ways to exercise and stay fit in Yamagata. Below is a list of gyms, hiking trails, and sports facilities you can use. (Again, feel free to add information for the different cities in the prefecture or other places that aren't already listed here. This is a continuously evolving page. Please contribute to help make it better! <3)

Note that the list below is a little bit outdated. Now, Yamagata's Conference Committee Members keep a Share Map. You can suggest contributions there.

## Near Yamagata City

### **Gyms**

Here is a list of gyms in Yam City. Please note that all gyms require you to have special indoor workout shoes (a.k.a. Tennis shoes, or trainers that have never been worn outside and can never be worn outside). As all gyms will have you change out of your outdoor shoes when you enter and then change into your indoor shoes once you get to the workout area.

Yamagata, Yamagata 990-0834
https://goo.gl/maps/5QRsxAmajR42
**Phone:** +81 236-74-7261
**Website:** http://www.mf-lavita.jp/
 Renaissance Sports Club and Spa
Yamagata, Yamagata 990-0038
**Phone:** +81 236-15-7123
**Website:** http://1610.s-re.jp/
 JoyFit
Yamagata, Yamagata 990-2481
https://goo.gl/maps/hffyGLwpvRF2
**Phone:** 236-45-9085
**Website:** http://joyfit.jp/yamagata-akanegaoka/
 Top Road
Yamagata, Yamagata 990-0039
https://goo.gl/maps/h4XEaL9q2Xq
**Phone:** 0236-41-0101
**Website:** http://www.toproadyamako.jp/
 Yamagata Teresa Fitness Club
Yamagata, Yamagata 990-0828
https://goo.gl/maps/bt1gWWrsW9K2
**Phone**:023-646-8680
**Website**: http://www.terrsa-fc.jp/index.html

### **Rock Climbing**

Yamagata, Yamagata 990-0812
https://goo.gl/maps/AF6vs11t15B2
**Phone:** 0236-82-6760
**Website:** http://flatbouldering.com
 ボルダリングハウス３５８
https://goo.gl/maps/HxMso1zXiTt
**Phone:** 090-2982-7498
**Website:** http://bouldering358.com/

### **Yoga Studios**

Yamagata, Yamagata 990-0831
https://goo.gl/maps/NLHpTKTrcuz
**Phone:** +81 23-645-1515
**Website:** http://www.gillstyle.jp/
Yamagata, Yamagata 990-2339
**Phone:** +81 23-679-5709
**Website:** http://www.gillstyle.jp/
Yamagata, Yamagata 990-2321
https://goo.gl/maps/rM1118rn9V52
**Website:**
http://yama-yoga.blogspot.jp/
 ZeN Yoga Studio
Yamagata, Yamagata 990-2447
https://goo.gl/maps/37vAP2cDAjQ2
**Phone:** +81 23-665-1627
**Website:** http://zen-studio.net/
Yamagata, Yamagata 990-885
https://goo.gl/maps/fWGRCWCxBrq
**Phone:** +81 570-666-999
**Website:** http://www.hotyoga-loive.com/studio/yamagata/

### **Hiking / Biking Trails**

Yamagata, Yamagata 990-2401
https://goo.gl/maps/jekuPGbJZJP2
 Zao Onsen
Yamagata, Yamagata 990-2301
https://goo.gl/maps/zCpvYaLYALC2
**Website:** http://www.zao-ski.or.jp/
 Mt. Gassan
https://goo.gl/maps/uUWo8LEgMy92

### **Swimming**

While many gyms have pools, there are also community pools available just for swimming. Just note, all swimming facilities have a strict no tattoo policy.

Yamagata Kita City Pool
Yamagata, Yamagata 990-0813
https://goo.gl/maps/YiCCF41ywk12
**Phone:** +81 23-684-8265
**Website:** http://www.city.yamagata-yamagata.lg.jp
Yamagata Minami City Pool
Yamagata, Yamagata 990-2441
https://goo.gl/maps/4FtSfaLQDwx
**Phone:** +81 23-622-4990
**Website:**
http://www.city.yamagata-yamagata.lg.jp/
Yamagata, Yamagata 990-0021
https://goo.gl/maps/mRgroiuhEuy
**Phone:** +81 23-633-8989
**Website:** http://www.yamagata-jaba.jp/
- Indoor waterslide
- Outdoor wading pool
- Outdoor waterslide
 Yamagata City Sports Center
Yamagata, Yamagata 990-0075
https://goo.gl/maps/MuhRLGj1UsN2
**Indoor Pool Phone:** 023-625-1052
**Outdoor Pool Phone:** 023-625-9193
**Website:**
https://www.city.yamagata-yamagata.lg.jp/
10:30-20:30 M-F
10:00-18:00 Weekends & Holidays
- Outdoor pool
10:00-18:00 M-Su, July-Aug

### **Skiing / Snowboarding**

If you love, or want to try, winter sports, you are spoiled for choice and value in Yamagata Prefecture. Day passes range from 3000-5000 (also be aware of special offers like ladies/mens days discounts, or timed-tickets for 2-5 hours) and you can rent any gear you need at most places. Some of the larger places also do ナイター (night runs) if you really want to squeeze in some time on the piste after work.

## Oguni

### **Water Rafting**

74-16 Ōmiya
Oguni-machi, Nishiokitama-gun, Yamagata-ken 999-1342
https://goo.gl/maps/XtjSZpTTBv42
**Phone:** 080-8219-6119
**Website:** http://www.rusticaoutdoor.com/oguni-rafting

## Yonezawa

### **Rock Climbing**

Yonezawa, Yamagata 992-1446
https://goo.gl/maps/fsbyBC3eEwP2
**Phone:** 090-2970-9606
**Website:** http://actionparkyonezawa.jp/
Also, half the gym is a skate park for those who are interested.

## Shonai

### **Hiking**

Nikaho-shi, Akita-ken 018-0153
Google Maps
 Mt. Haguro
**Address:**
Google Maps
 Mt. Yudono