2026 Full-Day Course: Tsuwano Nichihara Pool

This full-day course centers on Tsuwano Nichihara Pool (津和野町日原プール), which is open during the period set by municipal ordinance, from Monday, July 20 to Monday, August 31, 2026. The venue is the Nichihara district of Tsuwano Town, Kanoashi District, Shimane Prefecture - a place along the Takatsu River (高津川), sometimes called the clearest river in Japan, set in a pleasant environment surrounded by mountains and river. During summer vacation, it becomes a seasonal playground where local children gather. In the morning, visit Michi-no-Eki Silk Way Nichihara (道の駅シルクウェイにちはら), lined with local produce and specialty goods - a great stop for shopping and gathering information along the way. Next, head to the banks of the Takatsu River, known as a dam-free clear stream with astonishing transparency; looking into the river, you can see every single stone so clearly that it captivates children instantly. After taking in the clear river, spend the afternoon swimming freely in the pool - a luxurious summer day unique to this water-rich land.