Enjoy a Tropical Resort Experience at Yomiuriland Pool WAI: A Full Guide from Day to Night

Amusement park admission + pool admission (including night pool admission)

Amusement park admission + pool admission (including night pool admission) + unlimited attraction rides

Amusement park admission after 3:00 pm + pool admission (including night pool admission) + unlimited attraction rides

Amusement park admission after 5:00 pm + pool admission

The Wave Pool is the largest pool at Pool WAI, with a water surface area of 3,323㎡.
It has a beach-like design with a shoreline modeled after sandy sand, and waves up to 0.6 m arrive at irregular intervals.
The depth changes gradually from 0 to 1.4 m, from shallow to deeper areas, so both children and adults can enjoy it with peace of mind.

This classic pool is one of Pool WAI’s signature attractions, measuring 250 m long and 1 m deep.
The water flows continuously like a river, making it fun simply to float along on an inner tube.
Because it can be enjoyed without much physical effort, it is also popular with families bringing small children.

A full-scale pool with a water surface area of 1,052㎡ and a depth of 1.1 m.
Compared with the other pools, this area is relatively calm and recommended for those who want to swim properly.

This pool for young children has a water surface area of 490㎡ and a depth of 0.5–0.6 m.
It is filled with playground equipment and fountains themed around Anpanman and his friends, allowing kids to play alongside their favorite characters.
Babies may also enter if they wear a swim diaper and a swimsuit.

When it comes to Pool WAI’s signature slide, this is the one.
This massive slide boasts an impressive scale at 4 m wide, 386 m long, and 24.5 m high, and riders descend while spinning in a four-person rubber boat.
Guests must be at least 5 years old to ride, and children under 10 must be accompanied by someone of junior high school age or older.

This slide features continuous curves over a total length of 107 m, with a maximum slope of 11 degrees.
The appeal is the exhilarating feeling of sliding through curves that twist left and right, offering speed and excitement at the same time.
Guests must be at least 110 cm tall, and it is for single riders only.

A speed slide with a straight course measuring 41.5 m long and a maximum slope of 28 degrees.
Because you race straight down in a simple line, it is easy to gain speed, and the perceived speed is quite intense.
This slide also requires riders to be at least 110 cm tall and is for single riders only.

The biggest highlight of Waiwai Jungle is one of eastern Japan’s largest giant buckets, installed at the top of a 13 m-high athletic structure.
After a set amount of time passes, a bell rings and a huge 2,300 L splash of water pours down from above.
Many visitors gather again and again for this popular “soaked-to-the-skin” experience.

The area is equipped with more than 70 types of water-play features, including small buckets, water guns, and fountains.
Because new features keep appearing one after another, children can keep playing without getting bored.
The floor uses a soft special material, offering peace of mind even if small children fall.

Inside the area, there are five types of slides with different sizes and difficulty levels.
The 13.4 m-long Red Slider is an introductory course perfect for a first slide experience.
On the Purple Slider and Blue Slider, each Approx. 50 m long, you can enjoy full-scale thrills.

In 2026, the night pool will be held for a total of 50 days on July 11 and 12, July 18–20, July 25–September 2, September 4–6, September 12, and September 13, from 5:15 pm to 8:30 pm (admission from 5:00 pm).
Illuminated palm trees and pools create an atmosphere like a tropical resort, letting you enjoy a night filled with an extraordinary feel.
Tickets exclusively for the night pool are also available, making it easy to stop by after work or in the evening.

Multiple powerful water-splash events are held, including the dance show Dance Splash!!, where over 10 tons of water pour down, and SPLASH On the Mic, where water machines and water cannons fire wildly to summer hit songs.

This signature program by Yomiuriland’s staff team, W’ait, marks its 20th year in 2026.
Staff members who usually work inside the pool area perform acrobatic, humor-filled routines.

If you buy advance tickets through Yomi-Ran CLUB, the official website’s membership program (free registration, Japanese only), you can save Approx. ¥200–¥400 compared with the ticket window price.
Travelers from overseas can purchase tickets through OTAs (online travel agencies).

11:00 am–3:00 pm is the most crowded time of day, and wait times for popular slides also get longer.
By entering in the morning right after opening or after 3:00 pm, you can enjoy the attractions relatively smoothly.

Because you will be spending a long time under the hot sun, heat protection such as sunscreen, a hat, and a rash guard is essential.
Paid seats where you can relax in a dedicated space are also available, and reserving early is recommended on crowded days.

There is no rental service for swimsuits, towels, inner tubes, or similar items, so it is generally best to bring your own.
However, these items are also sold at shops inside the venue, so buying them on-site is also an option if you want to reduce your luggage while traveling or sightseeing from overseas.

Some lockers inside the venue do not support cashless payment, so it is reassuring to have plenty of coins (¥100 coins) ready.
Bottled drinks may be brought in, so bringing your own is recommended for staying hydrated.

This city hotel is located one minute on foot from Chofu Station on the Keio Line, on the upper floors (8th–10th floors) of the Chofu PARCO shopping complex.
After a day at the pool, you can easily enjoy dining and shopping inside PARCO or nearby.

This community hotel is located Approx. one minute on foot from the South Exit of Shin-Yurigaoka Station on the Odakyu Line.
Located on the upper floors (7th–9th floors) of the Shin-Yurigaoka OPA shopping mall, it offers a quiet setting away from the bustle in front of the station.

This convenient hotel for business and leisure is located Approx. seven minutes on foot from Yurigaoka Station on the Odakyu Line.
Its appeal is its proximity to Yomiuriland, Approx. seven minutes by car.
It has 28 compact yet clean-feeling guest rooms and offers affordable stays.

Adjacent to Yomiuriland, this new-style flower park lets you enjoy flowers, digital art, and hot springs all in one place.
One spot you should definitely stop by is Hana-biyori no Yu, the day-use natural hot spring inside the park.
With open-air baths, indoor baths, saunas, and bedrock baths, it gently soothes a tired body.
At the on-site dining area Bishoku no Kiwami, you can also enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine made with seasonal ingredients.
Visit it together with Pool WAI for a luxurious day filled with both fun and relaxation.

A day-use natural hot spring facility located in Inagi City, Approx. five minutes on foot from Minami-Tama Station on the JR Nambu Line.
You can luxuriously enjoy the “beauty skin bath” that springs from 1,700 m underground, with water flowing directly from the source.
In addition to open-air baths, it offers a variety of tubs, and four types of bedrock baths themed around the four seasons are also popular.

This museum is located in Kawasaki, where manga artist Fujiko F. Fujio, creator of many beloved works such as Doraemon and Perman, lived for many years.
Located in the lush Ikuta area, the museum lets visitors experience the world of Fujiko F. Fujio’s works through original artwork displays, videos, and photo spots.

There are many items that cannot be brought into Pool WAI. Prohibited items are as follows.

In addition to the following 16 prohibited actions while swimming, detailed rules are also in place.
Be sure to check them before you go.