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Uminonakamichi Sunshine Pool is a large seasonal outdoor water park inside Uminonakamichi Seaside Park. Its 2026 season runs on selected dates from July 4 to September 23, with daily operation during most of the school summer holiday.
Official information checked on July 22, 2026. Tickets, weather operation and access arrangements can change, so check the official site on the day.
2026 operating dates and hours
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Jul 4–5, 11–12, 18–20 | 9:30–17:00 |
| Jul 22–Aug 27 | 9:00–18:00 |
| Aug 29–30 | 9:00–18:00 |
| Sep 5–6, 12–13, 19–23 | 9:30–17:00 |
The pool is closed on August 28 and from August 31 through September 4. Entry can stop before closing when the site reaches capacity or weather becomes unsafe.
Admission prices
| Visitor | Gate | Web ticket |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | ¥2,300 | ¥2,100 |
| Child | ¥1,300 | ¥1,100 |
| Preschool child | ¥500 | ¥400 |
Web advance sales began on June 27. Check the official ticket page for the age definitions and any date-specific sales limits.
Free-child campaigns
- July 4–5: visitors of junior-high-school age and younger can enter free; no invitation ticket is required.
- Welcome Kids, Jul 4–Aug 7 operating days: preschool children can enter free only when the invitation from the official website is printed and brought to the gate.
Official Welcome Kids instructions and invitation
Main pools and extra-charge activities
- Flowing pool: approximately 300 metres long and 7 metres wide.
- Toddler pool: approximately 25 centimetres deep.
- Dragon slider: minimum height 120 centimetres.
- Aqua Roll: ¥500 for three minutes; not for children aged two or younger. Preschool children aged three and above need a guardian.
- Doctor Fish: ten minutes, ¥1,000 for junior-high age and older or ¥500 for elementary age and younger.
Health, pregnancy, alcohol and age restrictions apply to some activities. Follow the rules posted at each attraction.
Shade, lockers and reserved terrace
Only small shade or dome tents with each side under two metres are allowed. Four-legged tarps and parasols are prohibited. Lockers and showers are available; locker sizes are priced at ¥300 or ¥500.
Forty Sunshine Terrace spaces can be reserved online for ¥5,000 per day, for up to eight people. They are smoke-free and valid until 15 minutes before pool closing. The official conditions state that bookings cannot be changed, cancelled or refunded.
Important rules and access
- Visitors with tattoos, including tattoo stickers or body paint, cannot enter.
- Baby floats with leg holes are not permitted.
- The poolside becomes extremely hot; wear footwear where allowed, reapply sun protection and drink water frequently.
- Operations may stop for lightning, strong wind or other unsafe weather.
- Because the Uminonakamichi Station entrance is being redeveloped, the bus-stop position has changed. Drivers are advised to use the West Parking Area and West Gate, then take the park bus.
For evening alternatives, compare the 2026 Fukuoka night-pool guide. Families can also check the broader Fukuoka pool guide.