As the temperature rises, the trains quickly become hot and crowded. It’s hard not to fantasize about escaping Tokyo’s summer heat. While some are fortunate enough to leave the city for the beach, many others have no choice but to endure it.
For those looking for temporary relief from the heat, here’s a list of swimming pools across Tokyo and Yokohama.
Meguro Citizens Center Gymnasium
Meguro Citizens Center Gymnasium features a 50-meter outdoor pool and a children’s pool, open to the public during the summer season. Both pools may close during inclement weather or low temperatures.
Open: July 1–September 10, 10 am–8 pm
5-11-26 Meguro, Meguro-ku
city.meguro.tokyo.jp
Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium
Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium offers two heated indoor pools: a 50 meter, eight-lane Olympic-sized pool and a 25 meter, six-lane pool. Entry costs ~¥700, which also grants access to the facility’s training room.
Open: 9 am–11 pm (Sat until 10 pm; Sun and holidays until 9 pm)
1-17-1 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku
tef.or.jp/tmg
Tokyo Aquatics Centre
Built for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this venue houses a 50 meter competition pool, a diving pool and a training pool. Entry costs ~¥450 for 2.5 hours, though public swimming sessions are limited when competitions or training events take place.
Open: 9 am–9 pm (public swim hours vary depending on events)
2-2-1 Tatsumi, Koto-ku
tef.or.jp/tac
Aqua Blue Tama
Located in Tama City, Aqua Blue Tama is a large indoor swimming complex featuring a 50 meter lap pool, a wave pool and several water slides. The facility also includes children’s pools, a steam sauna and a training room. Entry costs ~¥620 for adults.
Open: 9 am–9:45 pm (Sun and holidays Jan–Jun and Sep–Dec until 7:45 pm; closed Tuesdays unless it is a holiday)
3-15-2 Minamino, Tama-shi
tama-pool.org
Sumida City Gymnasium
Located in Kinshicho Park, Sumida City Gymnasium features a 25 meter, seven-lane pool and a shallow children’s pool. The facility also includes a training room and hosts swimming lessons and fitness classes. Entry costs ~¥550 for pool use.
Open: 9 am–10:30 pm (last entry 10 pm; closed the third Monday of each month)
4-15-1 Kinshi, Sumida-ku
sumidacity-gym.com
Katsushika City Sogo Sports Center
Located near Aoto Station, Katsushika City Sogo Sports Center features a 25 meter heated indoor pool and a 15 meter beginner pool. The complex also includes large gymnasiums, martial arts rooms and other training facilities. Entry to the pool costs ~¥300 for adults.
Open: 9 am–9 pm (last entry 8:30 pm; closed the fourth Wednesday of each month)
7-17-1 Takasago, Katsushika-ku
city.katsushika.lg.jp
Ariake Sports Center
Ariake Sports Center features a 25-meter indoor heated pool and a leisure pool with a water slide, popular with families. The facility also includes a training gym and hosts a variety of exercise classes. Entry to the pool costs ~¥400 for adults.
Open: 9:30 am–9:45 pm (last entry 9 pm; closed the first and third Monday of each month)
2-3-5 Ariake, Koto-ku
koto-hsc.or.jp
Setagaya Chitose Indoor Pool
Located in Setagaya, this public swimming facility features a 25-meter heated pool, a children’s pool and a walking pool for low-impact exercise. The complex also includes a Jacuzzi and a water slide. Entry costs ~¥400 for two hours.
Open: 9 am–9 pm (last entry 8:30 pm; closed the first Monday of each month or the following day if it falls on a holiday)
5-19-1 Funabashi, Setagaya-ku
se-sports.or.jp
Check out swimia for a publicly-sourced listing of even more Tokyo and Yokohama pools.
This article was originally published in August 2017 and updated in March 2026 for accuracy.
