[ 2023 Summer ] Public Pools in Tokyo – Welcomes tourist, family visitor

Want to go to swimming pool with kids in Tokyo?
Within more than 100 public pools in Tokyo 23 wards, Good public pools I can recommend for Tokyo visitor are these four as below.

Note :
*All pools on this list are for children aged three and over, provided that they are accompanied by a guardian and are toilet trained.

*Please check opening day/time & cautionary note at official website before you go.

Contents

Aqua Field Shiba Park – Outdoor Pool

Recommend point :

There is Kids pool with small slide, and 25m pool
Near Tokyo Tower (about 15min walk), and Shiba park
Convenient location – 5min walk from station
Clean locker room & toilets
Price: 600yen for Adult, 100yen for children /2hours, No charge for pre-school kids
Summer season only ( change to futsal court in winter )
OK to bring in swim ring (swim float = ring shape only)
There is crowded forecast (Japanese only) in real time

Official Website : AQUA FIELD SHIBAPARK POOL (* seems Japanese only, but it has crowed forecast )

Pool detail : https://www.minatoku-sports.com/english/facilities/aqua.html (English)
Address : 2-7-2 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011 (Link to Google MAP)

*No photo of children’s pool

Minatoku Sports Center – Indoor pool

Recommend point :

New & Clean (large complex facility for all kids of sports)
There is Small pool for kids and 25m pool
There are jacuzzi next to the pool
Convenient location – 5min walk from station
Price: 800yen for Adult, 100yen for children /2hours, No charge for pre-school kids
All season available
Open till 22:30 (entry by 21:30)

Official Website : Minatoku Sports Center Indoor pool

Pool detail : https://www.minatoku-sports.com/english/program/pool.html
Address : 3F, Minato Park Shibaura, 1-16-1 Shibaura, Minato City 105-0023 (Link to Google MAP)

Sumida City Gymnasium – Indoor pool

Recommend point :

New & Clean (large complex facility for all kids of sports)
There is Small pool for kids and 25m pool
There are jacuzzi next to the pool
Convenient location – 5min walk from station
Price: 550yen for Adult, half price for 3yrs – junior high school children /2hours
All season available
Open till 22:30 (entry by 21:30)

Official Website : Sumida City Gymnasium

Pool detail : http://www.sumidacity-gym.com/language/english/using_individual/user_guide.html#each
Address : 4-15-1 Kinshi, Sumida Ward, Tokyo (Link to Google MAP)

Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium – Indoor Pool

This is located right next to New Tokyo National Stadium, It’s more for exercise if your kids are older enough to enjoy swimming.

Recommend point :

There is 50m pool and 25m pool
Convenient location – 3min walk from station
There is public bath at locker room, not only shower
Locker room, shower room, toilet are clean and big enough
Price: 600yen for Adult, 260yen for children
Open till 23:00 ( holiday by 21:00 )
Right next to New National Olympic Stadium

Official Website : Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium (*Please change language )

Pool detail : https://www.tef.or.jp.e.apk.hp.transer.com/tmg/pool/
Address : 1-17-1, Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 151-0051 (Link to Google MAP)

[ Before you go – Basic rules of Japanese Public Pool ]

Standards differs by culture – Here are Japanese common standards to enjoy Public Pools.

Children aged three and over may use the pool with guardian. Small children with diaper can not enter the pool.
Bring own swim suits, Swim cap, and towel. There are no rentals. (But to buy, there are swim wear shop mostly at front )
Soap and shampoo can be used during showers, but please bring them with you as they are not provided.
Need to remove watches and accessories.
Too sexy swim wear might be not welcomed.
You can’t dive or dive.
Individuals with tattoos are asked to cover their tattooed areas while they use the facility. You may use non-transparent rash guards and supporters.