The Shibamasa World amusement park in Fukui Prefecture is bringing in some new pool fun on June 30 where guests can look forward to a wet experience swimming and riding the rubber rings next to the wide open Sea of Japan and green laws. They’re describing it as like a ‘resort’ experience.
The Monster Wing is a new giant slide arriving this year. There are sudden drops, as well as a wall you’ll slide up at 68° and more. They’re calling it the “world’s first giant combination slide.”
You’ll begin the fun in a 6-person rubber boat at 25m high and speed around the curves before hitting a sudden drop. And just when you think you’ll get a breather, you’ll be hit again, feeling a sense of weightlessness. The end of the slide connects back to the pools.
This is the sequel to The Monster Slider, another slide that appeared in 2016 and was a huge success.
They’re also teaming up with the internationally beloved Hello Kitty to bring guests something called Hello Kitty Pool Land.
The park will also be lit up when the sun goes down this summer with the Summer Night Illuminations. There’ll be fireworks too, meaning you can enjoy being at the park all day long.
■Information
Shibamasa World’s Pools
Running: June 30, 2018 – September 24, 2018
Times
[June 30 – July 13] Weekdays – 10am-4pm
[June 30 – July 13] Weekends – 9am-5pm
[July 14 – July 31] 9am-9pm
[August 1 – August 19] 9am-10pm
[August 20 – September 2] 9am-9pm
[September 3 – September 24] Weekdays – 9am-4pm
[September 3 – September 24] Weekends – 9am-5pm
Price
General (13+) ¥3,700
Children (3-12) ¥2,600
Seniors (65+) ¥2,600
*Can be used with Super Passport
*Includes entry price, pool access and attraction access.
*Does not include access to The Monster Wing or The Monster Slider.
Website: http://shibamasa.com/
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Japanese creative company NAKED has begun a new projection mapping event at Maruoka Castle in Fukui, as well as the nearby Otenshuzen Park. The company has also introduced a new way to safely promote the area’s beautiful nighttime scenery, with the NAKED Distanced Lanterns. Since 2014, NAKED has used new creative and futuristic technology to better highlight the appeal of local sites around Japan. In March 2021, NAKED’s influence at Maruoka Castle became permanent with the start of the Maruoka Castle x NAKED Hikari Musubi installation. The castle itself is one of the oldest in Fukui prefecture, and visitors and locals alike can now enjoy a symphony of beautiful lights shining on the historic landmark year-round. This new version of the projection-mapping project is ‘Hikari Musubi ~Creating the Future~’, and it hopes to convey the charm of Sakai city to the rest of the world. The company brought its projection-mapping technology to Shinzen Izumi Elementary School in Tokyo in 2014 and to Kesennumakoyo High School in Miyagi in 2015. In 2016, NAKED launched the 0 x 0 Mugen Project in collaboration with the Osaka University of Arts, which supports the projects of students at the university as well as those of prospective students.
Event Overview
Maruoka Castle TowerThe theme of this projection-mapping show is ‘From Maruoka Castle to the World and the Future.’ The Maruoka Junior High School Chorus Club is responsible for some of the event’s music. NAKED Distanced Lanterns®︎A participatory artwork allowing people to create light while maintaining social distance, the NAKED Distanced Lanterns project has invited local citizens to design lanterns to display outside Maruoka Castle. Information
Maruoka Castle x NAKED Hikari Musubi ~Creating the Future~
Address: Maruoka Castle (1-59 Maruokacho Kasumicho, Sakai, Fukui)
Running: October 1, 2021 ~ *Daily Screenings
Hours:
Maruoka Castle Tower Projection-Mapping – Twice daily at 20:00 and 21:00
Otenshuzen Park Projection-Mapping – 18:00-21:00
NAKED Distanced Lanterns®︎ – Six Days Only, on October 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16
Official Site: https://maruoka-castle.jp/
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Japanese creative company NAKED began a new projection mapping event at Fukui Prefecture's Maruoka Castle on March 31 as part of its Future Creation Project.
Maruoka Castle Castle Tower
Castle Tower Parkお天守前公園
NAKED launched its Future Creation Project back in 2014 as a way to express local sites around Japan in a creative manner going into the future. The project is held together with local children, grown-ups, and businesses, and takes place both inside and outside Japan. The company took its projection mapping technology to Shinsen Izumi Elementary School in Tokyo in 2014 and again to Kesennumakoyo High School in Miyagi in 2015. It then rolled out its 0 x 0 Mugen Project in collaboration with Osaka University of Arts in 2016 which supports the projects and productions of students at the university as well as students looking to study there. This year, NAKED joined hands with the locals of Fukui to set up a one-year projection mapping event at Maruoka Castle as part of the Future Creation Project.Information
Maruoka Castle x NAKED Hikari Musubi
Japanese Event Name: 丸岡城×ネイキッド ヒカリ結び
Start Date: March 31, 2021
Where: Maruoka Castle (1-59 Maruokachō Kasumichō, Sakai, Fukui
Times: 20:00 / 21:00 (Twice a day for 20 mins)
Castle Opening Hours: 09:00-21:00
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Hotel New Otani Tokyo is launching its "Night Pool & Stay" hotel plan on July 1, 2020 which gives guests exclusive access to the night pool during their stay.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo's night pool was first opened in 1998 with the concept of building a luxury pool that you won't get sunburned in. Over 20 years on, the pool continues to beckon people during summertime for its unique pool experience under the moonlight and hotel lights and music produced by Japanese DJs who are popular in the country's club scene. This year's "Night Pool & Stay" plan will open with all of the necessary measures in place against COVID-19, with thorough cleaning and bacteria elimination at the top of the hotel's list to ensure safety for its guests. Check-in to the hotel's "Night Pool & Stay" plan opens at 17:00. Guests don't have to worry about using the locker room - they can get ready in their rooms before heading to the Garden Pool. After a luxurious dip in the pool, guests can retire to their sophisticated rooms, whether standard or suite, for some relaxation time. Check-out is 10:00, so they can enjoy their rooms throughout the early morning. Located next to the Garden Pool is OUTRIGGER, a poolside restaurant open during the summer only that you can enter in your swimsuit. The restaurant serves popular dishes served at Hotel New Otani as well as Garden Pool exclusives. Tuck into a soybean hamburger, fresh green salad, nutritional smoothies, and more. Information
Night Pool & Stay
Running: July 18, 2020 – September 5, 2020 (Not open Sundays except August 9 and 16)Hotel Otani Club Members: Open June 30, 2020 at 10:00am
General Guests: Open July 1, 2020 from 10:00am
Bookings/Enquiries: 03-3234-5678 (10:00-18:00)
Official Website: https://www.newotani.co.jp/tokyo/stay/plan/night-poolstay/
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Spending a cool night overlooking the beautiful calm water at Odaiba and relaxing in the gorgeous pool sounds like an excellent way to spend summer nights in Tokyo. Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba is launching their summer-limited plan called Tokyo Twilight Pool Plan 2019 to allow you to do just that.
The Tokyo Twilight Pool Plan 2019 comes with a delicious food menu that serves a variety of luxurious, mouthwatering dishes that look just as luxurious as they taste. Some examples include; mini hotdogs with chicken and vegetable sauce aurore, barbeque sauce spare ribs, and much more. They even serve all-you-can-drink top quality Jacquart champagne, which is a global top class wine chosen by many airlines and hotels. This hotel offers a unique view of the night sky and night waters of Tokyo from an open terrace. Guests can gaze at the relaxing view whilst enjoying delicious food and luxurious champagne. The Tokyo Twilight Pool Plan offers the perfect getaway for friends and couples. Information
Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba’s Tokyo Twilight Pool Plan 2019
Running: July 5 ー September 1 (Weekdays only, reservations required. Please reserve at least three days before the date of your visit).
※ Closed between August 13 and 16. (Please obtain further information on opening and closing dates and times using the official website and telephone numbers listed below.)
Opening Hours: 16:00 ー 21:00 (Last entries: 19:30)
Prices: General: ￥11,000/ One Harmony members: ￥10,000
※ A restriction of up to 4 One Harmony members are permitted per group.
※ Entry prices included in prices stated above.
Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
Address: 2 Chome-6-1 Daiba, Minato City, Tokyo
Access: Direct connection from Daiba Station (Yurikamome line)/ Approx. 10-minute walk from Tokyo Teleport Station (Rinkai Line)
Telephone no: 03-5500-6711（main number）
Official Website: https://www.tokyo.grandnikko.com/
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Hotel Nampuro is located in Shimabara Onsen in Nagasaki Prefecture and has been around for 110 years. The hotel recently held the grand opening two infinity pools. One gives an unbroken view of the Ariake Sea and the other a lush garden. The concept behind the pools is to get people closer to Shimabara’s natural environment. Guests can enjoy feeling the sea breeze from ideal locations close amongst Shimabara’s abundance of lush greenery and the Ariake Sea while offering an exquisite resort experience you can’t get in the city.
The unique design of the open-air infinity pool makes it seem as if it flows into the sea itself. There’s also an observation deck next to the pool too where people can gaze across the gorgeous waters. The location also makes for a great power and energy spot as one can see the morning sun rise from Kumamoto across the shore. Guests can enjoy the sight in the morning, daytime and nighttime. The other infinity pool is built by the garden restaurant deck terrace and blends in with the surrounding nature. Beyond the horizon lies Shimabara’s waters, sky and nature which becomes one with the edge of the pool. The sky and trees also reflect on the surface of the water, making it feel like you’re floating on top of a cloud in the sky. The pool is around 50cm deep so children can enjoy themselves too. There are also jets fitted on the sides of the pool. The poolside wooden deck is fitted with tables and sofas to enhance that resort feel. They also serve breakfast and there’s a BBQ too. Guests can look forward to the 300+ trees in the garden being lit up in a magical and mystical performance, giving the air a touch of romance. It offers an experience like no other as you’re wrapped in a forest of lights under a starry sky. Consider Hotel Nampuro if your trip to Japan is taking you to Nagasaki Prefecture. ■Information Hotel Nampuro Address: 2-7331-1 Bentenmachi, Shimabara, Nagasaki Access: http://www.nampuro.com/access/ TEL: 0957-62-5111 Bookings: https://www.nampuro.com/special/tabeho.html Homepage: http://www.nampuro.com/ -
“Night pools” have recently been introduced by some television programs and in some magazines! Some popular models also introduce these pools in their Instagrams.
So, let us introduce to you some recommended “night pools!”
Enjoying the atmosphere of swimming in the sea in the middle of downtown 「Toshimaen night pool」
In Toshimaen, only the “wave pool” is opened at night. You can enjoy playing in the waves just as if you were playing in the ocean.
Some shell-shaped floats and some goods to turn you into a mermaid are available. (for a limited time）
Some cocktails, loco moco bowls, and pancakes with a lot of fruit and other wonderful food items are also offered. They all make great material to upload on your SNS!
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Toshimaen
Address： 3-25-1 Mukaiyama Nerima-ku Tokyo
Open periods： Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between July 28th to August 27th & everyday between August 11th to 15th.
Open time：until 21：00（pool opens at 9：00～）
Entrance fee：￥1,500～（It can be bought after 18:00）
Phone number：03-3990-8800
http://www.toshimaen.co.jp/Play on the “water slide”and enjoy the illuminations at 「Odaiba night pool」
The “water park” changes into the dreamy space with shiny illumination and projection mapping.
You can enjoy a 100m-long slide and a 10m long big slide and other exciting attractions. Also check out their photo spots such as wall art by some artists.
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Odaiba water park by Huis Ten Bosch
Address：Odaiba minnano yume tairiku 1-1 Aomi Koto-ku Tokyo
Open period：July 15th to August 31st
Open time：18：00〜21：00（night pool）
Entrance fee：￥2,500～
Phone number：0570‐092‐888
http://www.owp.jp/odaiba/<<next page Check out the cute floats♡
Check out the cute floats♡ at「Tokyo Prince Hotel」night pool
Tokyo Prince Hotel’s night pool has been collaborating with the magazine, Cancam. There are a lot of cute floats. “Night circus” is the theme of this night pool and it will for sure put you into a relaxed mood. Also, you can enjoy the night view of Tokyo Tower.
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Tokyo Prince Hotel
Address：Tokyo Prince Hotel Shibakoen Minato-ku TokyoOpen period：July 8th to September 18th
Open time：18:00～21:00（final entrance at 20:30）
Entrance fee：￥4,200
Phone number：03-3432-1111
http://www.princehotels.co.jp/tokyo/garden-pool/cancam/Famous DJs perform! at「Hotel New Otani night pool」
This pool has an area of 2,000㎡ and it is known to be the biggest night pool in all city hotels in Japan.
Famous DJs perform every Thursday and Friday. Let’s enjoy this “night pool” and “music” collaborative spot.
■Information
Hotel New Otani Tokyo
Address：4-1 Kioicho Chiyoda-ku Tokyo
Open period：Monday to Saturday between July 21st to September 16th（Special open on September 17th）
Open time：18：00～22：00 （final entrance at 21：00）
Entrance fee：￥8,000～
Closing dates：Every Sunday（except for September 17th）
Phone number：03-3265-1111
http://www.newotani.co.jp/group/pools/tokyo/
You don’t have to worry about getting sunburned. Why not enjoy making great summer memories at one of these night pools!
text：Aya Matsuda
edit：Tomoko YabutaSource：HARAJUKU KAWAii!! STYLE
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