CrossFit Takanawa
Opening on April 25, 2026, CrossFit Takanawa is an elite, newly established functional training box located on the 1st floor of THE JEXER TAKANAWA within the iconic THE LINKPILLAR 2 development. Specifically customized for experienced CrossFit practitioners aged 16 and older, this premium facility aims to maximize daily movement performance and physical capacity. Our curriculum is built entirely on constantly varied, high-intensity functional movements—such as lifting, pulling, running, and jumping. By blending state-of-the-art strength training gear with the comprehensive, luxury amenities of the Jexer brand, we provide a sophisticated ecosystem where athletes can break boundaries and thrive within a focused, high-standard athletic community.
Takanawa Gateway Hub
Perfectly situated in the newly developed TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY within the landmark THE LINKPILLAR 2 building.
Athletic Specialization
An exclusive training environment restricted to experienced individuals (16+), ensuring safe, advanced, and uninterrupted workouts.
Elite Equipment Standards
Outfitted with professional CrossFit rigs, high-grade barbells, bumper plates, and world-class cardiovascular machines.
Kenji Takahashi
Head CrossFit Coach
A veteran coach with over eight years of functional fitness training experience across Japan and the US, specializing in Olympic weightlifting and high-intensity aerobic programming.
Sarah Jenkins
Senior Performance Coach
Certified CrossFit Level 2 Trainer with a background in competitive gymnastics. Sarah focuses on clean movement mechanics and structural longevity for seasoned athletes.
Ryota, 34 yrs
"Having a dedicated space for experienced CrossFitters in Takanawa is a game changer. The equipment is top-tier, and being able to utilize the rest of the premium Jexer facility after a brutal WOD is fantastic."
Emi, 29 yrs
"The focus on experienced members ensures the classes move at an incredible pace and focus heavily on advanced skills. The coaches are highly attentive and the community is extremely supportive."
The CrossFit Box Zone
A fully customized open-concept training zone on the 1st floor featuring heavy-duty structural rigs, premium bumper plates, kettlebells, rowing machines, and assault bikes.
Jexer Premium Locker Rooms & Spa
Luxury changing areas equipped with high-comfort showers, saunas, and relaxation zones designed for rapid athletic recovery after high-intensity sessions.
Daily WOD (Workout of the Day)
Constantly varied functional workouts designed to test and improve cardiovascular endurance, stamina, strength, and power.
Olympic Weightlifting Clinic
Specialized technique-driven sessions focusing on the clean & jerk, snatch, and auxiliary Olympic lifts.
CrossFit WOD
Entraînement du jour - séance intense et variée
Olympic Weightlifting
Specialized class
Engine & Conditioning
Specialized class
Gymnastics Skills
Gymnastique - mobilité et skill work
Open Box
Specialized class
Strengths
- Premium Location - Situated in the state-of-the-art TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY complex with outstanding modern infrastructure.
- All-Inclusive Amenities - Members enjoy access to luxurious Jexer spa facilities, saunas, and spacious premium locker rooms.
- Elite Community Focus - By limiting access to experienced athletes, the gym fosters a highly capable, driven, and safe athletic environment.
- Great Rental Options - Comprehensive monthly rental selections make it incredibly easy to train pack-free after work.
Watch points
- Not Beginner-Friendly - Strictly requires previous CrossFit experience, making it unsuitable for total newcomers to functional fitness.
- Friday Closures - The club is closed on Fridays for maintenance, which might affect weekly training consistency for some members.
CrossFit WOD
The quintessential functional training class. This high-intensity session combines weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardiovascular endurance inside a structured format that changes every day.
Objective: Power, endurance, technique, stamina
Olympic Weightlifting
A highly technical class dedicated solely to teaching and refining the snatch, clean & jerk, and associated strength movements. Ideal for athletes seeking to develop raw power and precise bar paths.
Objective: Strength, explosive power, mobility, technique
Engine & Conditioning
A pure cardiovascular endurance builder focusing on long-form aerobic pacing, interval training, and threshold work using rowers, air bikes, and bodyweight movements.
Objective: Aerobic capacity, stamina, mental grit
Gymnastics Skills
Focuses on bodyweight strength, core development, and complex skill work including handstand walks, pull-ups, muscle-ups, and toes-to-bar.
Objective: Body control, core strength, gymnastic skills
Open Box
Unstructured training hours where experienced members can work on their individual programs, practice specific skills, or catch up on missed Workouts of the Day.
Objective: Individual progression, skill work, recovery
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Wednesday
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Saturday
Sunday
Located inside the highly anticipated TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY urban redevelopment district, CrossFit Takanawa is housed within the newly built, sophisticated THE LINKPILLAR 2 building. This premium area is rapidly becoming one of Tokyo's most modern business and lifestyle hubs.
Public transport
Directly accessible from JR Yamanote Line & Keihin-Tohoku Line at Takanawa Gateway Station, and Sengakuji Station (Toei Asakusa Line / Keikyu Main Line).
Parking
Paid parking is available inside THE LINKPILLAR 2 parking structure. Several commercial pay-to-park lots operate within walking distance.
Landmarks
Approach
We believe that physical training should replicate the multi-planar demands of daily life. By combining gymnastics, weightlifting, and monostructural conditioning, we foster a robust, injury-resistant physical foundation.
Methodology
Our experienced coaching staff prioritizes mechanics first, consistency second, and only then intensity. We push you to your physiological limits while constantly maintaining strict alignment and form.
Progression
Because this facility is optimized for experienced athletes, progress is measured through advanced technical execution, incremental load increases, and metabolic efficiency benchmarks recorded during daily benchmark workouts.
Full Access Membership
- Access to CrossFit Takanawa WODs
- Full Jexer Gym Floor & Spa Access
- Complimentary water station access
1 Selection Rental Package
- Rental of 1 selected category (e.g., shoes, wear, or towel set) per visit
6 Selection Premium Rental Package
- Full rental access to towels, shirts, pants, swimwear, swim caps, and shoes on every visit
First visit
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your first class. Our front desk staff will verify your prior CrossFit experience, guide you through our digital check-in system, and show you to the premium locker facilities.
Required equipment
Athletic training apparel, supportive flat-soled training shoes (CrossFit or weightlifting shoes recommended), and a water bottle.
What a typical session looks like
Every 60-minute session begins with a dynamic joint mobility warm-up, followed by a specific strength or skill progression, the high-intensity Workout of the Day (WOD), and a guided cool-down stretch.
Rigs & Barbells
Cardio Engine
Gymnastics & Free Weights
CrossFit Open Live Announcement WODs
Weekly Friday night community events where members tackle the official CrossFit Open workouts together in a high-energy, supportive environment.
Summer Throwdown & Community BBQ
An internal team-based competition designed to test physical capacity, followed by a seasonal social event on the Jexer terrace.
Kenji Takahashi
Kenji spent five years coaching in Southern California before returning to Tokyo to lead CrossFit Takanawa. He believes in movement precision as the key to unlocking lifelong athletic potential.
Sarah Jenkins
As a former collegiate gymnast, Sarah brings unmatched technical understanding to bodyweight control, mobility work, and strict movement mechanics.
THE JEXER TAKANAWA
Our parent fitness club, providing premium facility management, recovery amenities, and holistic lifestyle support.
JR East Sports
Operating partner ensuring prime railway-adjacent location accessibility and world-class sports facility development.
Flexible premium membership options designed to fit active lifestyles. Standard monthly plans grant full access to the gym's physical zones (excluding golf and specialized studios). Premium rental package options are available starting from 3,300 JPY to 5,500 JPY per month.