Mina-Mina Beach
ミナミナビーチ
One of Japan's largest indoor wave pools, kept at a constant temperature, where you can enjoy a 'southern beach' under a glass dome even in snowy seasons.
'Mina-Mina' means 'laughter' in Ainu. This indoor wave pool is about 80 metres long and simulates waves rolling in at regular intervals, surrounded by tropical plants and beach chairs. Next to it is the Wood Forest Bath, where you can soak while watching the snowy forest through large windows. The temperature stays constant year-round. In winter, when it is minus 20 degrees outside, playing in swimwear indoors is a favourite with family visitors. Hotel guests can generally use the pool for free, while non-guests need to buy a ticket. Swimsuits can be bought or rented inside the facility.
Opening hours
About 11:00 AM–9:00 PM (check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Ice Village
- Church on the Water
- Hoshino Resorts Tomamu Ski Area
- Unkai Terrace
- Ikutora Station (Poppoya filming site)
- Karikachi Pass Observatory