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R-PRESS AOAO-Wall indoor bouldering and climbing gym in Kyoto City, Japan - modern climbing walls, training facilities, and climbing community

R-PRESS AOAO-Wall

Bouldering Gym in Kyoto City, Kyoto

🧗 Bouldering
💰 ¥3,000 day pass

About R-PRESS AOAO-Wall

R-PRESS AOAO-Wall in northern Kyoto is a bouldering facility exclusively for R-PRESS Climbing School students, 13 minutes from Kitaoji Station. Focused curriculum covers rope work and technical training.

Hours & Pricing

⏰ Operating Hours

Hours vary by day. Please check the gym's website for the latest schedule.

💳 Pricing
Day Pass¥3,000
Registration Fee (first-time)¥1,000

Climbing Facilities & Amenities

Changing Room
Parking

Bouldering Wall

The bouldering wall serves as the primary training ground for R-PRESS Climbing School's structured curriculum. Students progress through technical skill development including rope work fundamentals before tackling boulder problems. The school-focused setting means routes are set with pedagogical progression in mind rather than general public use.

How & When To Visit

📍 Directions

Nearest Station

Kitaoji Station

Walking time: 13 minutes

Address

Japan, 〒603-8205 Kyoto, Kita Ward, Shichiku Nishitakanawacho, 82 2階

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📅 Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quiet Times

Weekday mornings/afternoons

🔵 Social Times

Evenings & weekends

Frequently Asked Questions

No, R-PRESS AOAO-Wall is exclusively for R-PRESS Climbing School students. It's not a public gym where you can show up with a day pass. You'll need to enroll in their climbing school program to access the facilities.
The program starts with foundational technical training including rope work and belaying skills, then progresses to bouldering wall practice. It's designed for beginners and climbers looking to strengthen their technical foundation, so expect structured lessons rather than open climbing sessions.
There's a ¥1,000 registration fee plus ¥3,000 per session (likely per lesson, given the school format). Since this is a climbing school rather than a standard gym, pricing probably varies by course length and lesson packages—best to contact them directly for enrollment details.
English support is limited here. If you're not comfortable with Japanese instruction for technical climbing skills and safety procedures, this might be challenging. Consider bringing a Japanese-speaking friend or looking for gyms with stronger English support if language is a concern.
It's about a 13-minute walk from Kitaoji Station. The station is on the Karasuma subway line in northern Kyoto, making it fairly accessible from central areas. Parking is also available at nearby coin parking lots if you're driving.
Yes, there are changing rooms available. It's a basic setup focused on training rather than premium amenities, but you'll have what you need to get ready for lessons.
Possibly—the school welcomes both beginners and those looking to improve their technique. If you're an experienced climber wanting to polish fundamentals or work on specific technical weaknesses in a structured environment, it could be worth reaching out to see if they offer advanced curriculum.
This is a dedicated training facility for a climbing school, not a casual drop-in gym. You're enrolling in structured lessons with curriculum progression rather than just buying a day pass to climb freely. It's ideal if you want formal instruction but not the right fit if you're looking for open gym sessions.

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