# Spa Resort Hawaiians

> 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.

- Prefecture: Fukushima
- Type: Amusement park
- Address: Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan
- Official site: https://www.hawaiians.co.jp/en/

Built over natural hot springs in Fukushima's former coal mining region, this massive indoor resort maintains summer temperatures year-round beneath domed roofs covering pools, water slides, and palm-fringed beaches. The resort's origin story, transforming a declining coal town by heating an indoor resort 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.

## FAQ

### 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.

### What's the entry fee and what's included?

1-day pass ¥3,750 adult, ¥2,250 elementary, ¥1,650 ages 3+, covering all 5 themed dome pools, water slides, the natural Yumori Onsen, and Polynesian shows (held 5 times daily). Open 10:00–22:15 weekdays, 9:00–22:15 weekends. Bring a swimsuit; rentals are ¥800. Lockers and towels included with overnight hotel stays. Avoid Golden Week, summer holidays, and Christmas–New Year for best value and minimal queues.

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Source: Spa Resort Hawaiians — Japan Voyage