Mitaka & Chofu, Tokyo
Private Personal Training Gym in Mitaka & Chofu, Tokyo — Re:Glow
Re:Glow is a small personal training gym with two studios in western Tokyo: Mitakadai in Mitaka City, and Jindaiji in Chofu City. Every session is one trainer with one client, in a room with the door closed. Membership starts at ¥30,000 per month, and your first session costs nothing.
Please read this first — about language
Sessions are conducted in Japanese. Simple English and translation apps are welcome.
We would rather tell you now than let you discover it on your first visit. Personal training, though, is mostly physical: your trainer demonstrates the movement, corrects your position by hand, and counts your repetitions. Simple English words, gestures and a phone translation app cover that well, and we use all three every week. Written contact — booking, plan changes, questions about your programme — goes through LINE or email, where a translation app works comfortably at your own pace. If what you need is detailed nutritional coaching discussed in fluent English, we are not the right gym for you, and we will say so.
What we offer
One trainer, one client, one closed room
Re:Glow is not a gym you wander into and use on your own. You book a time, a trainer works with you for the whole session, and nobody else is on the floor.
- Fully private rooms. Both studios are single-room private spaces. You will not share equipment, mirrors or floor space with strangers, which is the main reason our members chose us over a large chain gym.
- One-to-one coaching only. There are no group classes and no self-service hours. Every session is programmed for you, and adjusted as your body changes.
- Come empty-handed. Training wear, towels, shoes and water are provided free of charge. Both studios have a shower room, so you can train on the way to or from work. Protein or coffee after training is included.
- Open 9:00–23:00, every day. Closing days are irregular rather than fixed. Same-day booking is possible when a slot is open.
- From ¥30,000 per month, tax included. Unused subscription sessions carry over to the end of the month after next, so a busy month is not money lost.
- Beginners are the norm. Most of our members had no training history when they started, and members in their 40s to 70s are common. There is no age limit.
Our founder and head trainer, Yasuhiro Hotozuka, is certified by the NSCA as a Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT). Please note that all of our trainers are male; we do not currently have any female trainers on staff. Because every session takes place in a private room, members who would prefer not to train in public spaces are often comfortable here regardless.
Two studios
Mitakadai and Jindaiji
Both studios have identical pricing, identical opening hours and the same equipment philosophy. Members may book at either one.
Mitakadai Studio (Mitaka City)
About 6 minutes on foot from Mitakadai Station on the Keio Inokashira Line — two stops and roughly 6 minutes from Kichijoji. A quiet residential street, convenient for Mitaka City, Musashino City and Suginami Ward.
Mitakadai detailsJindaiji Studio (Chofu City)
12 minutes by bus from the north exit of Chofu Station on the Keio Line, then 1 minute on foot from the Kokagakuen bus stop. This is the closer studio for residents near ICU and ASIJ.
Jindaiji detailsPricing
Monthly plans and programmes
All figures include consumption tax. The full Japanese price list is at /plan.
Monthly subscription
| Sessions | 40 min / session | 60 min / session |
|---|---|---|
| 4 sessions / month | ¥30,000 / month | ¥42,000 / month |
| 6 sessions / month | ¥43,500 / month | ¥61,500 / month |
| 8 sessions / month | ¥56,000 / month | ¥80,000 / month |
Unused sessions carry over until the end of the month after next. Free protein after training on every plan; free supplements during training on the 8-session plans.
Fixed-term programmes
| Programme | Volume | Total price |
|---|---|---|
| Re:Glow Transformation Program | 16 sessions / 2 months, 60 min | ¥248,000 |
| Re:Glow Transformation Program | 24 sessions / 3 months, 60 min | ¥348,000 |
| Bridal Re:Glow Program | 16 sessions / 2 months, 60 min | ¥298,000 |
| Bridal Re:Glow Program | 24 sessions / 3 months, 60 min | ¥398,000 |
Other charges
- Enrolment fee ¥22,000. Waived for the Transformation and Bridal programmes, and waived when two people enrol together.
- Meal coaching option ¥11,000 per month. Daily reporting and feedback through a dedicated app, including how to choose at convenience stores and restaurants.
- Trial session ¥0 (normally ¥5,500).
- Payment. Subscription plans are billed monthly and require a registered credit card. Fixed-term programmes also accept electronic money and other methods. We do not accept cash. Corporate plans may be invoiced.
Free trial
How to book your first session
The trial is a real training session, not a sales tour. It is free, and there is no obligation to join on the day.
- Choose a studio. Mitakadai or Jindaiji — whichever is easier to reach from home or work.
- Send the English enquiry form below. You can also add our LINE account instead: Mitakadai LINE or Jindaiji LINE. Writing in English is fine — we read it with a translation app.
- We reply with available times. Our studios are open 9:00–23:00, so evening slots after work are usually available.
- Come empty-handed, allow about 90 minutes. The visit covers a counselling interview and a real training session. Wear, towel, shoes and water are provided. Bring photo ID and a credit card only if you already intend to join on the day.
International residents
If you live near ICU or ASIJ
Two of the area's international institutions sit close to our Jindaiji studio: International Christian University (ICU) in Osawa, Mitaka, and The American School in Japan (ASIJ) in Nomizu, Chofu. If you live or work at either, the Jindaiji studio is the closer of our two locations, even where a city boundary sits between you and it.
- From Osawa (ICU). Reachable by bicycle or by car. Osawa is at the western edge of Mitaka City, so crossing into Chofu City to Jindaiji is shorter than travelling across Mitaka to our Mitakadai studio.
- From Nomizu (ASIJ). Reachable on foot or by bicycle. Nomizu adjoins the Jindaiji area and is one of the closest neighbourhoods to the studio.
We have not measured door-to-door journey times from either campus, so we do not quote a figure here. There is coin parking near the Jindaiji studio and a bicycle parking space on site.
Practically speaking, the things that matter most to residents who are new to Japan are the ones we can promise regardless of language: a private room rather than a crowded floor, a fixed price with no session-by-session upselling, gear provided so you need not carry anything, and long opening hours that survive an unpredictable schedule.
FAQ
Three questions we are asked most
Do the trainers speak English?
No. Sessions are conducted in Japanese. Simple English and translation apps are welcome, and in practice most coaching cues are demonstrated physically rather than explained verbally.
How much is the free trial, and how long does it take?
It is free — ¥0. A trial session normally costs ¥5,500. Allow about 90 minutes in total, which covers a counselling interview and a real training session. Wear, towel, shoes and water are provided at no charge.
Can I use both studios?
Yes. Members can book at either Mitakadai or Jindaiji, whichever suits your schedule on the day.
Contact
Enquiry form (English)
Write in English. We reply by email, usually within one business day. You can also call 050-1722-6996 between 9:00 and 23:00, though phone conversations are in Japanese only.