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Dazaifu City Outdoor Pool is a family-oriented public pool open on selected summer dates. The remaining 2026 season runs through August 30, with standard hours of 9:30–17:30 and last admission at 17:00.
International visitors normally pay the nonresident rate. One hour costs ¥500 for adults, ¥340 for junior-high and high-school students, and ¥240 for elementary-school students; a preschool child’s single-entry fee is ¥240. The pool is near Tofuro-mae Station, not beside Dazaifu Tenmangu, so plan it as a separate stop rather than a quick addition to the shrine area.
- Remaining dates: through August 23, then August 29–30
- 9:30–17:30; last admission 17:00
- Nonresident adult: ¥500 for 1 hour; ¥1,000 for 2 hours
- About 7 minutes on foot from Nishitetsu Tofuro-mae Station
Information checked on August 10, 2026 against the operator’s official 2026 schedule, admission, facility, rules and access pages. Weather or facility conditions may cause a closure, so check the latest notice before departure.
2026 dates, hours and visitor prices
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Remaining season | Daily through August 23; August 29–30, 2026 |
| Hours | 9:30–17:30; last admission 17:00 |
| Nonresident adult | 1 hour ¥500; 2 hours ¥1,000; each extra 30 min ¥240 |
| Nonresident junior-high/high school | 1 hour ¥340; 2 hours ¥680; each extra 30 min ¥160 |
| Nonresident elementary school | 1 hour ¥240; 2 hours ¥480; each extra 30 min ¥120 |
| Nonresident preschool child | ¥240 per visit |
| Address | 18 Oaza Mukaizano, Dazaifu City |
What the outdoor pool offers
The summer area includes a swimming pool that feels like a flowing pool, a shallow children’s pool, a stream-style pool and a water slide. It works best for families who want a straightforward half-day water activity rather than a large theme-style water park.
The outdoor pool uses the same time-based fee table as the indoor pool. Operating zones and entry control can change with crowding or weather, so check staff guidance on arrival.
Rules for children, swimwear and floats
Children in second grade or younger must enter with an adult guardian who can accompany them in the water. One guardian can supervise no more than two such children. A child who still needs diapers must wear both a swimming diaper and a swimsuit.
Floats over 100 centimetres in diameter are prohibited. Do not run, dive or perform dangerous underwater play, remove earrings before entry, and use a protective cover if wearing a watch or smartwatch.
- Bring swimwear, towels, sun protection and drinking water.
- Adults supervising young children must also wear swimwear and enter the water.
- The official locker fee is ¥50 per use.
- Check the day’s heat, rain and closure notice before travelling.
Access from central Fukuoka and Dazaifu
From central Fukuoka, take the Nishitetsu Tenjin-Omuta Line to Tofuro-mae Station and walk about seven minutes from Exit 1. JR Tofuro-minami Station is about 15 minutes on foot, and the Mahoroba community bus stop Shimin Pool-mae is about one minute away.
Dazaifu Tenmangu is around Dazaifu Station on another branch of the Nishitetsu network. If combining both, allow transfer and local travel time instead of treating them as the same neighbourhood.
A practical half-day plan
Arrive near opening for lighter crowds and lower afternoon heat. Families should agree on a meeting point, check locker arrangements and keep enough time to change before the 17:00 final-entry and 17:30 closing times.
For a shrine visit on the same day, choose the pool first and Dazaifu sightseeing later only if everyone has enough energy. A separate pool day is often more comfortable for small children during peak summer heat.
Official pool information and related guides
Use the official pages for same-day operation and detailed rules. The related guides help plan a pool or Dazaifu outing.
