
▲ Kisarazu Onsen Ryugu-jo SPA 'Hotel Mikazuki Ryugu-tei allows you to enjoy the sunset sea view right from the pool. (Photo provided by Rakuten Travel)
By reporter Tsai Wen-jun / Comprehensive report
Summer is made for water fun! Many Japanese hotels feature swimming pools as their highlight to attract travelers during the hot season. Recently, Rakuten Travel announced the “Top 10 Pool Hotels in Japan,” with the top spot going to “Kisarazu Onsen Ryugu-jo SPA ‘Hotel Mikazuki Ryugu-tei.’” Not only does it offer a family-friendly waterslide, but its pool, just a stone’s throw away from the sunset sea view, also lets guests immerse themselves in the stunning scenery.

▲ The family-friendly waterslide at Kisarazu Onsen Ryugu-jo SPA 'Hotel Mikazuki Ryugu-tei. (Photo provided by Rakuten Travel)
Located in Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, “Kisarazu Onsen Ryugu-jo SPA 'Hotel Mikazuki Ryugu-tei’” is not far from popular attractions such as the Kisarazu Mitsui Outlet Park and the Umi-hotaru. The hotel features three uniquely styled pools in both indoor and outdoor areas: an indoor “Aqua Park” with a large waterslide and a river-style pool, an outdoor year-round heated pool called “Ocean SPA,” and a summer-exclusive “Garden Pool” that offers views of Mt. Fuji and Tokyo Bay. Thoughtful lighting and water shows are also scheduled at different times of the day. With top-notch facilities, guests can fully enjoy soaking and playing at the hotel, making it the most popular pool hotel.

▲ Okinawa Naha Loisir Hotel thoughtfully provides a shallow children's play area. (Photo provided by Rakuten Travel)
Ranked second is Okinawa’s “Naha Loisir Hotel,” which also has a summer-exclusive outdoor pool but goes the extra mile by providing a dedicated shallow area for children, allowing both adults and kids to enjoy the water together. At night, there’s a poolside light show for guests to admire the beautiful illuminated pool. Additionally, the hotel houses a year-round natural hot spring therapy pool with thalassotherapy benefits to help guests fully unwind.

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Another hotel located in Okinawa, “Okinawa Kirishima Beach Resort,” boasts a private beach where guests can enjoy an undisturbed shoreline. Next to the beach, there’s a “Beachside Pool” designed especially for children, allowing families to safely swim together by the ocean. The resort is surrounded by lush palm trees and offers a variety of pools for all ages, including the two-story “Hawaiian Pool,” the indoor pool, and more, creating a truly vacation-like atmosphere.
Japan’s Top 10 Popular Pool Hotels Ranking
No. 1 Chiba Prefecture Kisarazu Onsen Ryugu-jo SPA 'Hotel Mikazuki Ryugu-tei
No. 2 Okinawa Prefecture Naha Loisir Hotel
No. 3 Okinawa Prefecture Okinawa Kirishima Beach Resort
No. 4 Shizuoka Prefecture Izu Atagawa Onsen Kataura Resort & Spa
No. 5 Okinawa Prefecture Okinawa Renaissance Resort
No. 6 Fukushima Prefecture Spa Resort Hawaiians
No. 7 Okinawa Prefecture Ishigaki Resort & Spa Granrio
No. 8 Gunma Prefecture Kusatsu Onsen Resort Hotel
No. 9 Okinawa Prefecture Laguna Garden Hotel
No. 10 Hokkaido Niseko Alps Hotel
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