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Canal Splash 2026 turns Canal City Hakata’s B1F Sun Plaza Stage into a free children’s water-play zone from 11:00 to 16:00 through August 23. The 2026 program uses music from the Minions & Monsters movie, alternating large splash sequences with bubbles every 15 minutes. A Minions keyword trail, photo displays and later greeting event extend the visit inside the shopping complex, so it is an easy central-Fukuoka option between sightseeing, shopping and a meal.
- Free water play: July 24–August 23, 2026
- 11:00–16:00 at B1F Sun Plaza Stage
- Splash at :00 and :30; bubbles at :15 and :45
- Minions photo spots continue through August 30
The Canal City Hakata official event page and the Japanese source were checked on August 3, 2026. Weather, crowd controls and giveaway stock can change.
Dates, times and location
| Program | 2026 schedule |
|---|---|
| Water-play dates | Jul 24–Aug 23 |
| Daily hours | 11:00–16:00 |
| Splash Time | Every hour at :00 and :30 |
| Bubble Time | Every hour at :15 and :45 |
| Admission | Free |
Splash and bubble schedule
Splash Time sends water overhead to music from Minions & Monsters. Bubble Time follows between the larger sequences, combining bubbles and fountains. The area is designed for children but accompanying adults standing near the play zone can also get wet.
Programs may pause for weather, maintenance, another event or crowd safety. Entry can be restricted when full. Use the official page on the day rather than treating a listed minute as a guarantee, especially during weekends and the mid-August holiday period.
Keyword trail, coupons and photo spots
A free keyword trail runs through three indoor checkpoints: near The City Bakery in KUOHKA on B1F Grand Building, by the 1F information desk, and beside the United Cinemas ticket machines on 4F Center Walk. Correct answers receive one original sticker per sheet while stock lasts.
Photo displays remain through August 30 near BILLY’S ENT on 2F Center Walk and beside the Gap/GapKids escalator on 1F South Building. A separate character greeting is scheduled for August 30 at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 and requires a first-come numbered ticket for the viewing area. The water-play event itself ends August 23.
What to bring and safety planning
Bring a towel, full change of clothes, waterproof bag for wet items and sandals or footwear that follows on-site rules. Protect passports, phones and cameras in a sealed pouch. There is no staffed custody for personal belongings, and the facility does not accept responsibility for loss.
Watch children within reach, follow the marked play boundary and do not run on wet flooring. Summer heat still matters even around water: offer drinking water and shade breaks. The event is free, but lockers, meals, cinema, games and shopping are separate expenses.
Access from Hakata, Gion and Tenjin
Canal City Hakata is in the city center between Hakata and Tenjin. Walking from Hakata Station takes roughly 10–15 minutes; Kushida Shrine-mae Station on the Nanakuma Line is the closest subway stop, and Gion Station on the Airport Line is another practical route.
The complex has multiple buildings and floor names. Save ‘B1F Sun Plaza Stage’ and use the indoor floor map; B1F does not mean the same physical point in every building. If taking a bus or taxi, keep the Japanese name Canal City Hakata ready.
How to combine the visit without overplanning
A simple plan is water play first, change clothes, then do the indoor keyword trail or have lunch. Do not enter shops, restaurants or the cinema in wet clothing. The Minions movie opens in Japan on August 7, but screening times and language options belong to the cinema schedule and are not included in the event.
Families needing a fully indoor play area can compare Skids Garden in the same complex. On a sightseeing day, Canal Splash works well as a short stop rather than a fixed all-day attraction; allow flexibility because a weather pause or capacity limit can change the order.
