The outdoor pools at Asahigaoka Park Swimming Pool and Ashiya Seaside Park Swimming Pool are set to open again this year on July 1!
Ashiya’s two municipal swimming pools will once again open for the summer season. Both are scheduled to operate from July 1 (Wed.) through August 31 (Mon.).
Asahigaoka Park Swimming Pool
Screenshot from the Asahigaoka Park Swimming Pool official website
Asahigaoka Park Swimming Pool is a municipal outdoor pool in Asahigaoka-cho, Ashiya. It looks like July 1 (Wed.) and August 31 (Mon.) will be free admission days.
When is it open?
July 1 (Wed.)–August 31 (Mon.), 2026
Free admission days: July 1 (Wed.) and August 31 (Mon.)
Hours
Weekdays: 12:00–18:00
Weekends and public holidays: 9:00–18:00
※Last admission is at 17:20, and swimmers must leave the water by 17:45.
Where is it?
Asahigaoka Park Swimming Pool
See the map below ↓
The address is 11-11 Asahigaoka-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo.
How much does it cost?
Adults (junior high school students and older): ¥570
Children (ages 4 through elementary school): ¥280
Multi-use tickets are available.
Visit the official Asahigaoka Park Swimming Pool website
Ashiya Seaside Park Swimming Pool—Outdoor Pool
Screenshot from the Ashiya Seaside Park Swimming Pool official website
The other facility is the outdoor pool inside Ashiya Seaside Park in Hamakaze-cho, Ashiya. It will reportedly be open every day throughout the season.
It can get very crowded on weekends and public holidays, so visitors are encouraged to use public transportation whenever possible.
When is it open?
July 1 (Wed.)–August 31 (Mon.), 2026 ※Open every day during this period
(The indoor pool is open year-round.)
Hours
Weekdays: 10:00–18:00 (swimmers must leave the pool by 17:45)
Weekends and public holidays: 9:00–18:00 (swimmers must leave the pool by 17:45)
Where is it?
Ashiya Seaside Park Swimming Pool
See the map below ↓
The address is 30-1 Hamakaze-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo.
How much does it cost?
Adults (junior high school students and older): ¥480
Children (ages 4 through elementary school): ¥240
Children age 3 and under: Free
※A separate fee applies for use of the indoor pool.
Visit the official Ashiya Seaside Park Swimming Pool website
Finally
Summer is almost here, and so is swimming pool season! Admission fees have gone up by a few dozen yen since last year, but they are still affordable compared with privately operated leisure pools. Asahigaoka Park Swimming Pool also has free admission days, so don’t miss out!
今年の夏、芦屋の屋外プール行く？
