Summer Swimming Pools in Japan | Motivist Japan
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Many people think that you need to go to the beach or stay in an expensive hotel with pool just to complete your summer break. Did you know there's a lot of outdoor pools in Tokyo that you can visit for as cheap as 200 yen? Plus it is very accessible. No long drives or hotel stays needed. Here are some of our recommended places in Tokyo.
1. Meguro Citizen Center Gymnasium
Price: 200 yen per adult/ 2hours
Address : 2 Chome-4-36 Meguro, Tokyo 153-0063
Can be booked for group visits
Check their website for the schedule
Note: If you have tattoo, make sure to cover it or wear rashguard.
2. Aqua Field Shiba Koen
Photo from Minato Sports
Price: 800 yen per adult/ 2 hours (for non residents, 250 yen for overstay charge)
Note: Swimsuit and headcaps mandatory
Website: https://www.minatoku-sports.com/facilities/aqua.html
Note: Tattoos should be covered
Address : 2-7-2 Shiba Koen, Minato-ku Tokyo 105-0011
3. Katsushika Sports Facilities
Photo from Katsushika Website
Price:First 30 minutes is free 100 yen per succeeding 30 minutes
Address: 7-17-1 Okudo, Katsushika City
Can be booked for group visits
http://www.spo-katsushika.esforta.jp/english.html
4. Rainbow Pool
Photo From Showakinen website
Price: 400 yen for kids until 4 years old
1,200 for elementary students
2,300 for 15 years old above
Address: 3173 Midori-machi,
Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo
Website: www.showakinen-koen.jp/facility/facility_pool/
Note: Tattoos not allowed
5. The New Otani pools
Price: 2,000 to 10,000 yen depends on the day and time of the week.
Prices are lower for those staying in the hotel
4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8578 (they also have hotels available in Makuhari and Osaka)
Note: Tattoos not allowed
Before visiting the any establishments, please check the website or call to check if reservation is required. Also here are some of the Do's and Dont's while inside the pool.
Do's
1.Wear proper swimming attire. Swimcap is mostly required so don't forget to bring one.
2.Cover your tattoo if you have one. You can either wear rashguards or use a tattoo tape to cover.
3.Check if swim rings are allowed. Some establishment only accepts a certain size limit.
4.Shower first before you swim.
Dont's
1. No playing or running inside the pool.
2. Do not smoke or eat inside the pool area.
3. Do not bring food outside (for hotel pools).
4. Do not bring any recording device, camera or speaker inside the pool.
5. Applying sunblock (weird as it sounds but some establishments prohibits use of sunscreen as it may contaminate water, check with the staff first)
Follow these rules to have a pleasant summer experience and avoid being kicked out of the summer swimming pools in Japan.
