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It was already a hot day today but I'm sure it will only get worse as summer approaches. One good thing about that is that there will be plenty of opportunities to head to Comprehensive Water Park. With three water slides, two kiddie pools, and a lazy river it's a great place to stay cool. Click the photo above for more pictures of the park.
There are 3 break times during which everyone has to get out of the water. The first one is from 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM with the other breaks at 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM for 15 minutes each. So if you have an impatient toddler who won't be able to wait to get into the water don't show up at 11:50!
If you get hungry or just want a quick break there is a snack bar conveniently located on the second floor of the entry building. They have the typical items like soba, curry rice, and ices.
You can also pack your own food and eat it in either of two designated areas....a shaded area with benches by the locker rooms or on the second floor.
They have a bunch of rules...too many for me to write up but here's a pic if you have great vision! Also they will not let you down the water slides with jewelry so it's better to leave the valuables at home or risk losing them!
Tickets for the water park are 840 yen for adults (19 years old & up), 310 yen for students (7-18 years old), and 100 yen for children (3-6 years old). Children that are 2 and under are free.
Hours for May, June, and September are from 9:30 AM-5:45 PM on weekends & Japanese Holidays. Weekdays they are closed.
Hours for July and August are from 9:30 AM-6:15 PM daily except on Tuesdays when they are closed.
Don't forget to bring yen and a floatie if you have kids!
Directions from Foster:
- Take the Legion Gate Exit (exit by Taco Bell and the Shopette) and head straight out onto 81.
- Continue on 81 as it turns into 227.
- Pass the Red Torii Gate on your left side.
- Take a LEFT after the 3rd overpass into the parking lot.
- Park here and take the pathway that would be the first left after your initial turn into the parking lot. Head up the hill and pass the large building off to your right. Keep going straight until you see a little white guardhouse and then follow the path as it curves to the right and heads downhill. The water park is on your left.
Directions from Kadena:
- From Gate 2 head straight through the Goya four-corners intersection onto route 20.
- Continue on this road past the intersection for 329 and then a KFC on your right side.
- Within 1 or 2 traffic signals after KFC there will be a large intersection with a San A and a Mos Burger on the left side. Turn RIGHT at this intersection and continue going straight on this road as it turns into 227.
- When you pass another San A on your right side look out for some overpasses up ahead.
- Take a LEFT just before the overpass (there will be a P sign here) to cross over the road and get to the parking lot.
- Park here and head back up the road you just came on passing a large building off to your right. Keep going straight until you see a little white guardhouse and then follow the path as it curves to the right and heads downhill. The water park is on your left.
For more on the non-water part of Comprehensive Park check out Kelly's post HERE.
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This is great information. When I passed by the water park on a trip to Comprehensive Park, I saw that one of the rules was “no tattoos”. Does anybody know how strictly this rule is enforced???
We were just asked to leave this place…because my friend has a tattoo on her shoulder
You cannot wear a shirt to cover up, must be taped/bandaged to cover it. Cannot wear sunglasses in the water, you have to buy/bring an inner-tube & they have no chairs to lay out in. All factual statements
Rules is rules.
we went to the park today and i would have to say the no tattoo rule was not being enforced (at all). i saw several men and women with visible tattoos. best of luck.
Good to know. Thanks!
question: so, can you get to the waterpark from inside the Comprehensive Park or is this a totally different place? I’ve not been to Comp. Park yet but pass on the way to church [Calvary Chapel] on Sundays.
Hi! The water park is within Comprehensive Park itself. The directions above will get you to the closest parking lot. I usually like parking there since I’m dragging around the kids and floaties. The closer the better!
Thanks Julia!!!
A friend recently went to Comp Water Park only to find that it was closed temporarily. Something to do with the typhoon last week and bad water quality. Nice to know that they have some standards!
Just thought I would pass this on so you don’t show up and get blindsided if they’re closed. I would say to call and double-check but I don’t have their phone number. If anyone has it or has more updated info please pass it on!
OK, ignore my last post…someone went yesterday and it sounds like they’re back open again.
Does anyone know if they let adults take little kiddos down the really big water slides there?
Comp Water Park is a little more strict with their rules regarding height limits for the water slides. So, no I don’t believe you can take them down the large water slides. Depending on who is there sometimes you can’t even take them down the cement slide with you in the kiddie wading pool.
If you’re interested in taking little ones down the water slides I would suggest heading to Sunset Mihama Water Park and possibly the water slide at Torii Station.
The water park is currently closed due to influenza
Is it still closed due to the flu? Do they have a website you can go to to get updates on that?
Does anyone know if the waterpark is open through the month of Sept?
We went to the Water Park this morning and they had a sign out stating they would be open week-ends and Japanese holidays in September.
Just wanted to update this wonderful place- the park is now under new ownership and they ARE enforcing the “no tattoo” rule. As we went in this morning, I was given tape to cover my tattoo on my shoulder and asked to please purchase a “rash guard” that would cover my tattoo for our next visit to the park (anyone know where I can get a maternity rash guard?)
Also as of July 1- Auguat 31 the park will be open everyday @ 9:30am except Tuesdays when they are closed.
I went to this water park yesterday with three other adults. All but one of us had tattoos, and nobody asked us to cover them up. We weren’t hiding them either. We saw several other people with tattoos showing in plain sight of the workers. Maybe it depends on who is working…?
Could be dependant on who is working. Before we even bought our tickets we were aksed about tattoos and told about the new owners and the enforcing of the policy. After I aksed for the tape (as you can’t wear “clothing” in the pool, I was told that I should purchase a rash guard to cover the tattoo before returning.
Does anyone know about the swim shirt rule? I’ve heard boys HAVE to wear one, not a t-shirt mind you, but a swim shirt. I guess that’s a new rule this year, or because of the new management maybe. I don’t know, I have 3 boys AND a husband, that’s a lot of $$ for something like that. Has anyone had to deal with this yet?
We went to the water park today, I was very anxious about it after ready about the tattoo policy, my husband has several and didn’t know where to start looking for a rash guard or patch so we just took our chances, we played “dumb American” for lack of better words, they were not going to allow him to swim in the pool with the tattoos showing so he pulled out his t-shirt and put it on, they gave in, but if we had not been persistent we would have had to walk all the way back to our car and go home.
Melissa- I saw lots of boys and men with no shirts on so I don’t think you have to buy swim shirts.
All in all we had a nice time once getting past the tattoo issue, none of the lifeguards said anything about him wearing the t-shirt in the pool. I understand the purpose of the rules but a bit over board in my opinion, I know it’s a different culture so I respect them. I think we will stick to going to the base pools.
We went to the waterpark yesterday and our friend who had lots of tattoos had to cover them. When I took the Uruma City Walking Tour, we were told that in some places, like bath houses, tattoos need to be covered, because some tattoos (in the Japanese culture) tell you which Mafia you’re in. I doubt any Americans are in Japanese Mafias, but that’s what our tour guide said. I saw people covering up their tattoos with rash guards, bandages, gauze, etc. They are very strict with their rules. One rule is babies may not use waterproof diapers because ‘they might explode and contaminate the pool.’ I giggled whenever I heard this on the loud speaker. That’s another thing… they have many rules that are announced on the loud speakers. The last rule I heard was “Rule number 10″ and I guess I just tuned out. Also, bring those ring floaties as they don’t have any here.
With the no-clothing rule, can you have a tank-top on?
I was wondering if anyone has any more info on the Sunset Mihama Water Park. I have seen the water slides before but when my family and I went to find and visit this place today, we were unsuccessful. If anyone has any current info on this spot please share! Thanks!
@Monica
I’m not 100% sure, but I believe the Mihama park closed down in 2008 (I think 2008).
Mihama Water park was torn down. They are currently rebuilding the hotel that is was associated with, but I do not know if they plan to rebuild a pool.
I am pretty sure it is now torn down….but in it’s place is the beautiful new Depot Island. A village-esque area filled with shopping and restaurants all set against a very cool and colorful architectural background. Might be my new favorite place!
Just wanted to ask if anyone knew the prices to get into the water park? Also, when does it open? Is there a website for this park? Thank you.
I went over to comprehensive park today. The water park was closed and i think will be open in May (for anyone else who may have wondered). Adults are a little under 900Y, kids about 400-600Y, smaller children 100Y and under 2 is free.
Yes, they have limited hours/days of operation starting in May. The person who wrote the article did include the information on months, days, times, and prices.
it is june now does anybody kno if it is still onpen and just how strict is the tattoo policy.. i have one on my chest is that a big problem?
They are open on the weekends during June. They will be open during the week starting in July. They are quite strict about the tattoo policy from what we have seen. Wear a rash guard to cover the one on your chest.
Does anyone know about how clean the water is. I’m asking because someone told me the Japanese do not put cleaning chemicals in the pool? Even though my kids go to the potty …not all do and that grosses me out a bit.