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“Where’s a good pool near Nishinomiya?”
For anyone wondering that, we’ve put together the 2024 edition of pool information in Nishinomiya and nearby areas.
Nishinomiya City
There’s one pool in Nishinomiya.
Hinoike Pool
Hours: 10:00～18:00 (entry until 17:30)
Address: 11 Hinoikecho, Nishinomiya City (→Map)
Admission: Junior high school students and older 500 yen, ages 3 through 6th grade 250 yen, locker fee 100 yen
Types: 50-meter pool (7 lanes / depth 1～1.2m), toddler pool (depth 0.3～0.6m)
Parking: None
Nearest station: About a 15-minute walk from Hankyu Kurakuenguchi Station
Other: You can also access it by bus (timetable from Shukugawa / return timetable) from Hankyu Shukugawa Station or Hanshin Nishinomiya Station. There is no parking at the facility, but coin parking lots are available nearby. Though there is a risk they may be full
Related site: Official website
Address: 11 Hinoikecho, Nishinomiya City (→Map)
Admission: Junior high school students and older 500 yen, ages 3 through 6th grade 250 yen, locker fee 100 yen
Types: 50-meter pool (7 lanes / depth 1～1.2m), toddler pool (depth 0.3～0.6m)
Parking: None
Nearest station: About a 15-minute walk from Hankyu Kurakuenguchi Station
Other: You can also access it by bus (timetable from Shukugawa / return timetable) from Hankyu Shukugawa Station or Hanshin Nishinomiya Station. There is no parking at the facility, but coin parking lots are available nearby. Though there is a risk they may be full
Related site: Official website
Amagasaki City
From Amagasaki, there’s “Amalago,” a fun pool facility with a wave pool, lazy river, slides, and more.
Water Park “Amalago”
Hours: 9:00～18:00
Address: 43 Ogimachi, Amagasaki City (→Map)
Admission: Adults 1,300 yen, junior/senior high school students 800 yen, elementary school students 700 yen, preschool children free, seniors 800 yen, people with disabilities half price
Types: Water slides (River Ride, body slide), wave pool, lazy river, bucket pool, etc.
Parking: 1,000 spaces (800-space temporary parking lot is available only in summer)
Nearest stations: Hanshin “Mukogawa Station” and “Amagasaki Center Pool-mae Station”
Other: The River Ride and body slide are free to use, so you can enjoy thrilling slides. There is also a temporary parking lot, making access by car easy.
Official website: Official website
Address: 43 Ogimachi, Amagasaki City (→Map)
Admission: Adults 1,300 yen, junior/senior high school students 800 yen, elementary school students 700 yen, preschool children free, seniors 800 yen, people with disabilities half price
Types: Water slides (River Ride, body slide), wave pool, lazy river, bucket pool, etc.
Parking: 1,000 spaces (800-space temporary parking lot is available only in summer)
Nearest stations: Hanshin “Mukogawa Station” and “Amagasaki Center Pool-mae Station”
Other: The River Ride and body slide are free to use, so you can enjoy thrilling slides. There is also a temporary parking lot, making access by car easy.
Official website: Official website
Ashiya City
Ashiya City has two municipal pools. One is on the mountain side and the other is on the sea side.
Ashiya Kaihin Park Swimming Pool
Hours: Weekdays 10:00～18:00, Saturdays/Sundays/holidays 9:00～18:00
Address: 30-1 Hamakazecho, Ashiya City (→Map)
Admission: Adults (junior high school students and older) 500 yen, children (ages 4 through elementary school) 200 yen, locker fee 100 yen
Types: Outdoor 50-meter pool, indoor 25-meter pool, toddler pool (50 cm deep)
Parking: 84 spaces (free for the first 30 minutes, then 100 yen per 30 minutes)
Nearest station: Hanshin Uchide Station
Other: August 31 is a free admission day! Bicycle parking is also available, making it a great facility for families.
Official website: Official website
Address: 30-1 Hamakazecho, Ashiya City (→Map)
Admission: Adults (junior high school students and older) 500 yen, children (ages 4 through elementary school) 200 yen, locker fee 100 yen
Types: Outdoor 50-meter pool, indoor 25-meter pool, toddler pool (50 cm deep)
Parking: 84 spaces (free for the first 30 minutes, then 100 yen per 30 minutes)
Nearest station: Hanshin Uchide Station
Other: August 31 is a free admission day! Bicycle parking is also available, making it a great facility for families.
Official website: Official website
Asahigaoka Park Pool
Hours: July 1～August 25 12:00～18:00, August 26～September 1 10:00～18:00 (Saturdays/Sundays/holidays 9:00～18:00)
Address: 11-11-11 Asahigaokacho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture (→Map)
Admission: Junior high school students and older 480 yen, ages 4 through elementary school 240 yen, ages 3 and under free, coin lockers 100 yen
Types: Outdoor 50-meter pool, children’s pool, slide, indoor 25-meter pool, toddler pool (50 cm deep)
Parking: None (bicycle parking available)
Nearest stations: 15-minute walk from Hankyu Kobe Line “Ashiyagawa Station”; 1-minute walk from Hankyu Bus “Shimin Pool-mae” stop
Other: Floatation toys (board-shaped, boat-shaped, or orca-shaped, etc.) may be used only if they are 100 cm or smaller. They must be made of transparent material.
Official website: Official website
Address: 11-11-11 Asahigaokacho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture (→Map)
Admission: Junior high school students and older 480 yen, ages 4 through elementary school 240 yen, ages 3 and under free, coin lockers 100 yen
Types: Outdoor 50-meter pool, children’s pool, slide, indoor 25-meter pool, toddler pool (50 cm deep)
Parking: None (bicycle parking available)
Nearest stations: 15-minute walk from Hankyu Kobe Line “Ashiyagawa Station”; 1-minute walk from Hankyu Bus “Shimin Pool-mae” stop
Other: Floatation toys (board-shaped, boat-shaped, or orca-shaped, etc.) may be used only if they are 100 cm or smaller. They must be made of transparent material.
Official website: Official website
Comparing Ashiya’s Two Pools
| Item | Ashiya Kaihin Park Swimming Pool | Asahigaoka Park Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Hours | Weekdays: 10:00～18:00 Saturdays/Sundays/holidays: 9:00～18:00 | 7/1～8/25: 12:00～18:00 8/26～9/1: 10:00～18:00 Saturdays/Sundays/holidays: 9:00～18:00 |
| Season | July 1～August 31 | July 1～September 1 |
| Admission | Adults (junior high school students and older) 500 yen Children (ages 4～elementary school) 200 yen Locker fee 100 yen | Junior high school students and older 480 yen Ages 4～elementary school 240 yen Ages 3 and under free Locker fee 100 yen |
| Pool types | Outdoor 50-meter pool Indoor 25-meter pool Toddler pool (50 cm deep) | Outdoor 50-meter pool Children’s pool Slide Indoor 25-meter pool Toddler pool (50 cm deep) |
| Parking | 84 spaces (free for the first 30 minutes, then 100 yen per 30 minutes) | None (bicycle parking available) |
| Nearest station | Hanshin Uchide Station | Hankyu Ashiyagawa Station (15-minute walk) 1-minute walk from Hankyu Bus “Shimin Pool-mae” stop |
| Other | August 31 is a free admission day Bicycle parking available | Floatation toys (100 cm or smaller) may be used |
Itami City
Here’s one pool located along Route 171 toward Itami.
Midorigaoka Pool
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Hours: Monday～Saturday 10:00～19:00, Sundays/holidays 9:00～19:00
Address: 1-10-1 Midorigaoka, Itami City, Hyogo Prefecture (→Map)
Admission: Adults 400 yen, children 200 yen (ages 3 and under free), coin locker fee 100 yen
Types: 50-meter pool (9 lanes), irregular-shaped pool (gourd-shaped pool with depths of 90 cm, 50 cm, and 30 cm), lazy river and slide
Parking: 61 spaces (free)
Nearest stations: JR Itami Station and Hankyu Itami Station
Other: Udon, soba, curry rice, a few side menu items, cup noodles, snacks, ice cream, beach balls, goggles, and more are available for purchase. Foldable tents can be brought in, though restrictions may apply when crowded. Large swim rings and dolphin-shaped pool toys may also be used (up to 1 meter).
Official website: Official website
Address: 1-10-1 Midorigaoka, Itami City, Hyogo Prefecture (→Map)
Admission: Adults 400 yen, children 200 yen (ages 3 and under free), coin locker fee 100 yen
Types: 50-meter pool (9 lanes), irregular-shaped pool (gourd-shaped pool with depths of 90 cm, 50 cm, and 30 cm), lazy river and slide
Parking: 61 spaces (free)
Nearest stations: JR Itami Station and Hankyu Itami Station
Other: Udon, soba, curry rice, a few side menu items, cup noodles, snacks, ice cream, beach balls, goggles, and more are available for purchase. Foldable tents can be brought in, though restrictions may apply when crowded. Large swim rings and dolphin-shaped pool toys may also be used (up to 1 meter).
Official website: Official website
Takarazuka City
This is an affordable and fairly large pool.
Takarazuka Municipal Sports Center
Hours: July 13 to September 1 [Outdoor pool] 10:00～18:00 [Indoor pool] 10:00～20:30
Address: 1-1-11 Kohama, Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture (→Map)
Admission: [Outdoor pool] Adults 400 yen, junior high school students 300 yen, elementary school students and younger 200 yen, seniors 200 yen, infants free [Indoor pool] Adults 800 yen, junior high/elementary school students 400 yen, seniors 200 yen
Types: [Outdoor] 50-meter pool, children’s pool, toddler pool, slides, etc. [Indoor] 25-meter pool (6 lanes)
Parking: Available
Nearest station: Hankyu Sakasegawa Station (Hankyu Bus: buses run from Sakasegawa Station to “Shiritsu Sports Center-mae.” Return bus timetable)
Other: At the outdoor pool, children in 3rd grade or younger must be accompanied by a guardian. The indoor pool is available year-round and serves a wide range of ages.
Official website: Off 
Address: 1-1-11 Kohama, Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture (→Map)
Admission: [Outdoor pool] Adults 400 yen, junior high school students 300 yen, elementary school students and younger 200 yen, seniors 200 yen, infants free [Indoor pool] Adults 800 yen, junior high/elementary school students 400 yen, seniors 200 yen
Types: [Outdoor] 50-meter pool, children’s pool, toddler pool, slides, etc. [Indoor] 25-meter pool (6 lanes)
Parking: Available
Nearest station: Hankyu Sakasegawa Station (Hankyu Bus: buses run from Sakasegawa Station to “Shiritsu Sports Center-mae.” Return bus timetable)
Other: At the outdoor pool, children in 3rd grade or younger must be accompanied by a guardian. The indoor pool is available year-round and serves a wide range of ages.
Official website: Off
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