2026 Kitaibaraki Citizens' Pool: A Full One-Day Course

This one-day course centers on Kitaibaraki Citizens' Pool (北茨城市民プール) in Kitaibaraki City, open from Monday, July 20 to Monday, August 31, 2026. The pool consists of one 8-lane 50-meter pool and two children's pools (12m x 12m and 9m x 9m), and its appeal is that adults who want to swim seriously and little ones just getting used to the water can both spend time there at their own pace. Admission is affordable at 220 yen for adults and 110 yen for elementary school age and under, priced so families can visit again and again throughout summer break. In the morning, head to Isohara's coastline overlooking the Pacific. Taking in the sea breeze while gazing at Futatsu-jima Island (二ツ島) floating offshore is a way of spending time unique to Kitaibaraki that you won't find at an inland pool. After that, feel the atmosphere of Izura, where Okakura Tenshin and Yokoyama Taikan devoted themselves to Japanese painting, at the Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, Tenshin Memorial, Izura (茨城県天心記念五浦美術館). After lunch, spend the afternoon at Kitaibaraki Citizens' Pool. Swim the full length of the long 50-meter pool, splash around in the children's pool, and enjoy leisurely water play until evening. Since the pool closes when the water temperature drops to 22°C or below or in rainy weather, it's smart to check the day's weather before heading out. A summer plan unique to Kitaibaraki that links the sea, art, and water play in a single day.