Spa Resort Hawaiians

Amusement Park

Prefecture

Fukushima

Type

Amusement Park

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About This Destination

Built over a natural hot spring, Spa Resort Hawaiians is a massive indoor tropical paradise in Iwaki, Fukushima. Originally opened in 1966 to revitalize the local coal mining community, the resort features heated pools, water slides, a Polynesian show, and multiple onsen baths. Open year-round regardless of weather.

Built over natural hot springs in Fukushima's former coal mining region, this massive indoor tropical paradise maintains summer temperatures year-round beneath domed roofs covering pools, water slides, and palm-fringed beaches. The resort's remarkable origin story - transforming a declining coal town by heating an indoor paradise with natural geothermal energy - inspired the hit film Hula Girls and continues to draw visitors seeking a Hawaiian escape without leaving Japan. Beyond water attractions, the complex offers traditional onsen baths, Polynesian dance shows, and resort hotels.

Location

Prefecture: Fukushima

Address: Fukushima, Japan

Nearest Station: Yumoto Station (JR Joban Line), free shuttle bus available

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Credit Cards: Accepted

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Fukushima, Japan

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Spa Resort Hawaiians from Tokyo?

Take the JR Joban Line to Yumoto Station (about 2.5 hours from Ueno), then a free shuttle bus (15 min). Direct highway buses also run from Tokyo Station and Shinjuku. By car, about 2 hours via Joban Expressway.

Is Spa Resort Hawaiians suitable for kids?

Very family-friendly. There are pools for all ages, gentle water slides, a wave pool, and a kids' play area. The Polynesian show entertains all ages. On-site hotels make it easy for families to stay overnight.

What is the Hula Girls movie?

A 2006 Japanese film based on the true story of how Spa Resort Hawaiians was created. When coal mines closed in the 1960s, local women learned hula dancing to perform at a new resort, saving their town. The film won multiple awards.

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