2026 Ayabe City Municipal Pool: A Full Day of Fun

This is a one-day course centered on 'Ayabe City Municipal Pool,' open from 10:00 to 18:00 from Monday, July 20 to Monday, August 31, 2026. This municipal outdoor pool sits in the town of Ayabe, where the Yura River flows, and features an 8-lane 50m pool, a 25m pool, and a children's pool with a water depth of 40cm -- offering something for everyone, from adults who want to swim hard to small children just getting used to the water. In the morning, first visit Ayabe Gunze Square, which tells the history of the textile manufacturer founded in Ayabe. Walk through the brick buildings and rose garden, and learn about Ayabe's industrial history inside the cool building. Next, head to the quiet grounds of Ankokuji, an old temple associated with Ashikaga Takauji. After noon, enter Ayabe City Municipal Pool and enjoy playing in the water until evening. Admission is affordable -- 300 yen for high school students and up, 200 yen for junior high school students, and 150 yen for elementary school students and under -- with group discounts also available. In a town where the breeze off the Yura River blows through, this is a generous course that combines a historical stroll with a day of water play.