Bootcamp @Hibiya Park / ブート・キャンプ ＠日比谷公園

Outdoor Bootcamp in Tokyo for Beginners: Hibiya Park, ¥500

💪 Beginner-friendly · Every other Monday · Hibiya Park

Start working out in Tokyo, with a group that has your back

A coached, one-hour outdoor bootcamp in Hibiya Park for complete beginners and regulars alike. ¥500, no gym, no membership contract, and a crew of internationals and locals to keep you coming back.

📅 See the next session & RSVP👟 Your first session
✔ All fitness levels✔ Coached by ex-MMA pro Minoru Kato✔ English-friendly✔ ¥500 pay-as-you-go
WhenEvery other Monday, 8–9 pm
WhereHibiya Park (Hibiya Stn. Exit A14)
Price¥500 per session
LevelBeginners welcome

Quick answer: TIFE’s outdoor bootcamp is a beginner-friendly, one-hour group workout in Hibiya Park, central Tokyo, held every other Monday from 8 to 9 pm. It costs ¥500 per session with no membership contract, meets outside Exit A14 of Hibiya Station, and is coached by former professional MMA fighter Minoru Kato for an international group of expats and Japanese locals. RSVP on Meetup.

Want to start working out but keep putting it off? Most people don’t need a better plan; they need a fixed time, a coach and people expecting them. That’s this bootcamp: one hour, every other Monday evening, outdoors in Hibiya Park, with every exercise done at your own level. Here’s what happens at a session, what to bring and how to book your first one.

📋 Jump to: Why a group bootcamp works · What a session looks like · Your coach · Your first session · Meeting point · Next session & RSVP · Who it’s for · More beginner classes · FAQ

Why a group bootcamp is the easiest way to start working out

TIFE bootcamp group photo at night in Hibiya Park, Tokyo, with the city skyline behind
  • A fixed time beats motivation. Every other Monday at 8 pm is on your calendar, so you don’t have to decide whether to train.
  • A coach plans it for you. No guessing what to do: Coach Minoru Kato runs the session from warm-up to stretch.
  • People notice when you’re there. Training with the same faces is what turns one session into a habit.
  • Your level is fine. Go at your own pace, rest when you need to, and step it up as you get fitter.
  • Low barrier. ¥500, no contract, no equipment, no gym intimidation. Just the park.

What a session looks like

Each session is about 60 minutes and works your whole body: strength, cardio and endurance, finished with a stretch.

StartWarm-up

Mobility and light cardio to get your joints and heart rate ready.

Main blockBodyweight strength

Squats, lunges, push-ups and planks, plus the park’s outdoor fitness bars.

Main blockCardio & endurance

Short intervals that raise your heart rate, with rest between rounds.

Fun partTeam challenges

Partner and group drills: the easiest way to get to know everyone.

FinishStretch & cool-down

Recovery stretches to help prevent injury and soreness.

AfterGroup photo

Most sessions end with a photo and a chat. Many people come for the workout and stay for the friends.

Bootcamp participants training at the outdoor pull-up bars in Hibiya Park, Tokyo, in the evening

🎥 Watch a real session on Instagram

Your coach: Minoru Kato, former professional MMA fighter

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Minoru Kato (加藤 実)

Former professional MMA fighter · TIFE kickboxing & bootcamp coach

Minoru Kato fought at a professional level in mixed martial arts and now coaches beginners at TIFE, both at this bootcamp and at our kickboxing class in Shibuya. He knows how to train hard, and, more importantly for a first-timer, how to scale every exercise so a complete beginner can finish the session safely.

Train with him here every other Monday, and if you get hooked, try his kickboxing class too.

Your first session: step by step

  1. Join TIFE on Meetup (free) and RSVP. Create a free Meetup account, join the TIFE group, then RSVP to the next bootcamp below.
  2. Arrive 5 minutes early at Hibiya Station Exit A14. Look for the group gathering outside the exit (Google Maps) and tell the instructor it’s your first time.
  3. Warm up with everyone. The first ten minutes get your body ready; nobody is tested or judged.
  4. Go at your own pace. Do fewer reps, take longer breaks, or ask the instructor for an easier version. Finishing matters more than speed.
  5. Stretch, take the group photo, and book the next one. Consistency is what changes your fitness, not one heroic session.
👟 Bring: clothes you can run in, running shoes, a towel and water. Insurance is not included, so you join at your own risk; if you have an injury or health condition, check with your doctor first and tell the instructor. Can’t make it? Cancel your RSVP on Meetup so someone else can take your spot.

Where we meet in Hibiya Park

📍 Meeting point: outside Exit A14, Hibiya Station (Hibiya Line or Chiyoda Line), Chiyoda City, Tokyo. The group then trains in Hibiya Park, right next to the exit.

🚉 Nearby: Hibiya Station (Hibiya, Chiyoda and Mita lines) and Yurakucho Station (JR) are both within walking distance.

🌊 Special sessions: occasional special-location sessions (such as a beach bootcamp) are announced on Meetup. Always check the event page for the exact place and time.

🗺️ Open Exit A14 in Google Maps

Next bootcamp session and how to RSVP

Every session is listed on Meetup. Pick a date below, RSVP, then pay ¥500 at the session. Spots are limited, so RSVP early. Upcoming dates:

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Tokyo Fitness Bootcamp | Get Fit, Stay Motivated / 筋トレ・フィットネス・ブートキャンプ｜初心者歓迎

October 12, 2026 08:00 pm
Outside of exit A14 on Hibiya line (or Chiyoda line) at Hibiya Station - Hibiya
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Tokyo Fitness Bootcamp | Get Fit, Stay Motivated / 筋トレ・フィットネス・ブートキャンプ｜初心者歓迎

October 26, 2026 08:00 pm
Outside of exit A14 on Hibiya line (or Chiyoda line) at Hibiya Station - Hibiya
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Tokyo Fitness Bootcamp | Get Fit, Stay Motivated / 筋トレ・フィットネス・ブートキャンプ｜初心者歓迎

November 9, 2026 08:00 pm
Outside of exit A14 on Hibiya line (or Chiyoda line) at Hibiya Station - Hibiya

📅 All TIFE events💬 Residents: TIFE LINE community

Who the bootcamp is for

🌱 Complete beginners🔁 People restarting after a long break💼 Busy professionals who need a fixed time🌍 Expats new to Tokyo🇯🇵 Japanese locals meeting internationals🏃 Runners & gym-goers wanting variety

You don’t need to be fit to start; you start, and then you get fit. If you can walk for an hour, you can do this session at your own level.

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Beginner class in Shibuya with former MMA pro Minoru Kato.

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🧘 Yoga

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🎶 Bachata

Beginner Latin partner dance near Akihabara. No partner needed.

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🎮 AR Sports (HADO)

Team AR game nights at HADO ARENA Odaiba.

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Bootcamp FAQ

I haven’t exercised in years. Can I really join?
Yes. The bootcamp is built for beginners as well as regulars. Every exercise can be done at your own pace, you can rest whenever you need to, and nobody expects you to keep up with the fittest person in the group. Showing up is the hard part.
When and where is the bootcamp?
Every other Monday from 8:00 to 9:00 pm (summer sessions have started at 8:30 pm). The group meets outside Exit A14 of Hibiya Station (Hibiya and Chiyoda lines) and trains in Hibiya Park, central Tokyo. Each Meetup event confirms the exact time.
How much does it cost?
¥500 per session. There is no membership fee and no monthly contract: you RSVP for the sessions you want and pay ¥500 each time.
How long is a session?
About 60 minutes, including warm-up and a stretch and cool-down at the end.
What should I bring?
Clothes you can run in, running shoes, a towel and water. No equipment is needed; the workout uses your body weight and the park’s outdoor fitness bars.
Do I need to be a TIFE member?
The bootcamp is for TIFE members, and becoming one is free: join the TIFE group on Meetup, then RSVP to the bootcamp event.
Is the bootcamp in English?
Yes. It is run for an international group of expats and Japanese locals, the event details are posted in English and Japanese, and you do not need to speak Japanese to join.
Who leads the workout?
Minoru Kato (加藤 実), a former professional MMA fighter who also teaches TIFE’s beginner kickboxing class in Shibuya. The bootcamp is organised by Tokyo International Friends & Events (TIFE).
What happens if it rains?
If the weather forces a change or cancellation, it is announced on the Meetup event, so RSVP to get the update.
Is insurance included?
No. Insurance is not included, so you join at your own risk. If you have an injury or a health condition, check with your doctor before starting and tell the instructor before the session. Please cancel on Meetup if you can’t come: no-shows take a spot from someone else.

Your first workout is the hardest one. Make it this one.

One hour, ¥500, every other Monday in Hibiya Park. RSVP on Meetup, bring water and a towel, and train with us.

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