Shobara City Soryo Swimming Pool (庄原市総領水泳プール)

Flow of the course

About this spot

Shobara City Soryo Swimming Pool is an outdoor pool in Soryo Town, Shobara City. In a typical year it's open from Saturday, July 25 to Sunday, August 23, and closed from August 24 until July 24 of the following year (except when used by schools). Admission is free. Since the opening period is short — about a month — it's a facility worth planning your visit to during summer vacation. Set amid the satoyama scenery of the Chugoku Mountains, the air here feels noticeably cooler than at pools in the city center. It's a modest, calm spot where local children gather throughout the summer. Its location close to Roadside Station Restore Station and Tabusa-no-Sato Sports Park makes it easy to plan a full day in Soryo Town.

Season & hours

Tips

Opening dates and hours can change from year to year, so be sure to check with Shobara City's official information before heading out. Facility details aren't publicly listed, so it's worth also asking about changing rooms, showers, and any rules on what to bring. There are few shops nearby, so prepare drinks and food in advance, for example at the roadside station. Shade is limited, so bring a towel and hat for breaks.

Best time to visit

Entering at 1pm leaves about 3 hours until evening. After 3pm, as the sun softens, the breeze across the satoyama countryside turns pleasant.

Access & map

Shobara City Soryo Swimming Pool, Shobara