15 Best Water Play & Pool Spots in Tokyo｜Summer outing spots to enjoy with kids
2026.07.22
TOKYO WATER LEISURE
Cool off in Tokyo this summer
with water fun
From park splash areas that are easy to drop by with little kids to leisure facilities featuring lazy rivers and slides, here are 15 spots to enjoy in Tokyo.
WATER PLAY
Easy-to-enjoy water play spots 10 picks
01
あきる野市
Akirudai Park
Photo: Akirudai Park
With expansive lawns, this is a park where you can relax and spend time freely. It’s a good option for days when you want to combine water play with a stroll or picnic.
Highlights
The central plaza features an ice tree–shaped fountain and an all-weather, Category III certified athletic field. In the Eastern European–style rose garden built with brick and marble, around 110 varieties and 450 rose bushes bloom.
Address
〒197-0814 東京都あきる野市二宮673-1
Access
Get off at JR Itsukaichi Line “東秋留” or “秋川,” 20 minutes on foot. On weekdays, take the city loop bus “るのバス” from the south exit of Higashi-Akiru Station; get off at “東中学校入口,” then 2 minutes on foot.
Fees
Free (some facilities require a fee)
Opening/Hours
Open at all times. The service center and facilities are closed during the year-end and New Year holidays. Parking 9:00–17:30 (closed at night).
A spacious park where it’s easy to combine water play with other outdoor activities. There are lawn areas and playground equipment, making it ideal for a relaxed family day.
Highlights
The vast grounds are equipped with sports facilities, playground equipment, and ponds, and in summer you can enjoy water play at a free splash pool.
Address
〒121-0837 足立区舎人公園1-1
Access
Get off at “舎人公園駅” on the Nippori–Toneri Liner, or from the West Exit of Takenotsuka Station on the Tobu Skytree Line take the Tobu Bus “入谷循環” or “入谷舎人循環” and get off at “中入谷”.
Fees
Free (some facilities are paid)
Opening hours
Open at all times (The splash pool is open from 令和8年7月3日 to 9月29日; closed every Wednesday, 8/13, and 9/17. The facility is closed 12:30–13:30. See the official website for details)
A park with an open feel where it’s easy to enjoy both water play and large playground equipment. A spot to check when looking for a summer outing with your child.
Highlights
A vast metropolitan park adjacent to the Sumida River, featuring diverse facilities such as an observation plaza, interaction plaza, picnic plaza, multipurpose plaza, tennis courts, an outdoor stage, a fountain, a sundial, and composite playground equipment.
Address
〒116-0003 東京都荒川区南千住八丁目13番1号
Access
12 minutes on foot from Minami-Senju Station on the JR Joban Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, and Tsukuba Express. 12 minutes on foot from Ushida Station on the Tobu Skytree Line and Keisei Sekiya Station on the Keisei Line.
Fees
Free (some facilities charge a fee)
Opening hours
Open at all times. The Service Center and facilities are closed during the New Year holidays. For hours and other details, please contact the Service Center.
A park surrounded by abundant greenery where you can spend time feeling close to nature. With its many trees, it’s ideal for families who want to enjoy strolling and playing in the water.
Highlights
Home to many giant trees over 100 years old, you can also observe wild birds that are rare in the city center. In summer, a wading pool opens for water play.
Address
〒142-0061 品川区小山台2-6-11
Access
10 minutes on foot from Musashi-Koyama Station on the Tokyu Meguro Line, Toei Mita Line, and Tokyo Metro Namboku Line; 1 minute on foot from the \"Rinshi-no-Mori Iriguchi\" stop on the Tokyu Bus (Route 72 to Gotanda via Ebisu) from JR Shibuya Station.
Fees
Free
Hours
Open year-round. The service center and facilities are closed over the New Year holidays. The splash pond schedule varies by season and date. See the official website for details.
A metropolitan park with open spaces and playground equipment—an easy spot to drop by when you want casual outdoor fun nearby.
Highlights
Stretching east–west along the Takashimadaira housing complex and the Shuto Expressway Route 5, the park features a natural-forest promenade, plazas, sports facilities, and a splash pond.
Address
〒175-0082 板橋区高島平3-1
Access
Subway Mita Line: get off at “高島平” Station and walk 8 minutes. From “成増駅” or “下赤塚” Station on the Tobu Tojo Line, take a Kokusai Kogyo Bus to “赤塚公園,” then walk 1 minute.
Fees
Free (some facilities require a fee)
Hours
Open year-round (the service center and facilities are closed over the New Year holidays). The splash pond schedule varies by season and date. See the official website for details.
This park makes use of its varied elevation and is popular with families who want to enjoy water play and playground equipment together.
Highlights
A three-dimensional, varied park that utilizes the cliff terrain of the Musashino Plateau, featuring a stream inspired by mountain ravines, a roller slide, and an adjacent Nature Interaction Information Center.
Address
〒114-0031 東京都北区十条仲原4-2-1
Access
13 minutes on foot from JR Akabane Station (West Exit), or 14 minutes from JR Higashi-Jujo Station (North Exit). By bus: 3 minutes on foot from the “Nakajujo 4-chome” stop on route 赤31.
Admission
Free
Opening hours
Open all day (water-play facilities vary by season and schedule. See the official website for details)
A family-friendly spot where, in addition to water play, it’s easy to explore the park’s playgrounds and the Nature Zoo.
Highlights
The park features a Nature Zoo, Heisei Garden, and an aquatic pond, where you can observe waterside creatures.
Address
〒134－0081 江戸川区北葛西3－2－1
Access
15 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Tozai Line Nishi-Kasai Station. Take Toei Bus [Shinko 21 bound for Shin-Koiwa Station] and get off at Ukita or Kita-Kasai 2-chome.
Fees
Free (Genshin-an has an admission fee)
Hours
Open at all times (Natural Zoo hours: 10:00–16:30; the petting area is closed during the summer period)
A park that’s easy to combine with outings in the city center. A good option when you want to add some casual outdoor play to a day spent nearby.
Highlights
Home to Hakone-yama, the highest point within the Yamanote Line; from the summit you can view the Shinjuku subcenter, and it’s a nature-rich Tokyo Metropolitan park where you can enjoy seasonal flowers.
Address
新宿区戸山一・二・三丁目、新宿区大久保三丁目
Access
JR Yamanote Line "Shin-Okubo"/"Takadanobaba" and Tokyo Metro Tozai Line "Takadanobaba": 10 minutes on foot (Okubo area) or 25 minutes on foot (Hakone-yama area). Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line "Nishi-Waseda": 6 minutes on foot (Okubo area) or 8 minutes on foot (Hakone-yama area).
Fees
Free
Hours
Open at all times (the Service Center is closed during the New Year holidays). The splash pool is available from July 1. Please check the official website for details.
Located in a residential area, it’s easy to stop by and is a family-friendly park where you can casually enjoy water play nearby.
Highlights
A friendly park with a grassy plaza, a variety of trees, and playground equipment.
Address
〒153-0043 東京都目黒区東山三丁目24番23号他
Access
Get off at Ikejiri-Ohashi Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line
Fees
Free
Hours
The park is open 24 hours. However, the sports plaza and similar areas are closed from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. outside the winter period (April–October), and from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. during the winter period (November–March). The water-play “stream” operates from the first week of July to around the end of September, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This is a large leisure facility where you can enjoy indoor and outdoor pools and water attractions. Ideal for families or groups who want to spend a full day playing.
Highlights
Features one of Japan’s largest lazy rivers, an indoor dome pool you can enjoy regardless of the weather, and a variety of water attractions.
Address
〒197-0832 東京都あきる野市上代継 600
Getting there
About 70–80 minutes by train from the JR Chuo Line, Keio Line, or Yokohama Line areas, then take a bus. See the official website for details.
Fees
1‑Day Pass (Adult): 2,600–5,600 yen. Junior high school students: 2,100–4,900 yen; elementary school students: 1,500–3,900 yen; toddlers/seniors: 1,000–2,800 yen. Date-specific, dynamic pricing.
Opening hours
Pool hours vary by day, such as 10:00–16:00, 9:00–17:00, or 9:00–19:00. Check the operating calendar.
A facility with an indoor pool and a seasonally operated outdoor pool. It’s also appealing that you can easily enjoy it together with the playground equipment in the park and the traffic park.
Highlights
Multiple indoor and outdoor pools and water slides are available. In summer the outdoor pool is open, and during the heated season the indoor pool lets you enjoy it year-round.
Address
3-26-46 Haginaka, Ota-ku, Tokyo 144-0047
Access
About 6 minutes on foot from Keikyu Haneda Airport Line Otorii Station; from JR Kamata Station East Exit, take a bus bound for Haneda Airport and get off at “Haginaka Koen-mae” bus stop, then walk about 1 minute.
Fees
Summer (July 10–September 6): 450 yen for high school students and older; 150 yen for ages 1 through junior high school (age 0 free). Heated season: 600 yen for high school students and older within 2 hours; 250 yen for junior high school age and younger within 2 hours. Please check the official website for details.
Opening/Hours
Summer (July 10–September 6): Morning session 9:30–12:30; Afternoon session 13:15–16:15; Evening session 17:00–20:00 (only Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun from 7/20–8/31). Heated season: 9:30–operating hours. Varies by season and schedule. Please check the official website for details.
An indoor pool that’s easy to use without worrying about the weather. A facility worth checking out both on days you want to swim and on days to enjoy the water with your family.
Highlights
A variety of indoor pool facilities are available year-round, including a 50 m pool, flow-and-wave pool, slides, kids’ pool, and relaxation pool.
Address
3-15-2 Minamino, Tama City, Tokyo 206-0032
Access
8 minutes on foot from Karakida Station on the Odakyu Tama Line. Buses are also available from Tama Center Station and Nagayama Station.
Fees
Pool usage fees: In summer (July–August), 2-hour sessions are 620 yen for adults, 310 yen for children (elementary and junior high school students), and 310 yen for seniors. Outside of summer, per visit: adults 620 yen, children 310 yen, seniors 310 yen. Children below elementary school age are free. For details, please check the official website.
Hours
Pool hours: Weekdays and Saturdays 9:00～21:30, Sundays and holidays 9:00～19:30 (until 21:30 in July and August). Closed on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month (only the 2nd Tuesday in July; no closures in August). Hours may vary by season and schedule. See the official website for details.
An indoor facility for enjoying the water. A good option for days when you want to enjoy the pool while avoiding strong sunlight or inclement weather.
Highlights
An all-weather indoor heated pool filled with natural light, with a variety of facilities including a water slide, a lazy river, and a children's pool.
Address
〒131-0042 東京都墨田区東墨田一丁目6番1号
Access
13 minutes on foot from Omurai Station on the Tobu Kameido Line; 15 minutes on foot from Keisei Hikifune Station on the Keisei Oshiage Line. 3 minutes on foot from Toei Bus “Yahiro 2-chome” or “Higashi-Sumida 1-chome”.
Fees
All-weather heated pool: 2 hours — 220–280 yen for elementary and junior high school students; 440–550 yen for adults; 110 yen for those aged 65 and over and for persons with disabilities; preschool children aged 3 and over are free. See the official website for details.
Hours
10:00–20:00 (counter reception until 19:20). The all-weather heated pool is 10:00–19:30 (last entry 18:50, final exit from water 19:20, gate exit 19:30). Hours may vary during the summer season. See the official website for details.
This website uses cookies and Google Tag Manager to analyze usage and improve our services.You can choose to allow or reject non-essential cookies.For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.
