Summer is finally here! At various hotels within Minato City, special summer-only pools are opening, offering an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. During the sun-drenched daytime, refresh yourself coolly in the sparkling water. Enjoy an extraordinary escape with family, friends, or your partner while taking in panoramic city views. As the sun sets, be enchanted by the magical night pool. The illuminated pool creates a romantic atmosphere different from the daytime, transforming into a special space for adults. This time, we'll introduce a few of these hotel pools in Minato City. Why not have a special summer at a hotel pool, using the facility features and plans as your guide?

ANA InterContinental Tokyo in Akasaka 1-chome is a luxury hotel that welcomes guests from Japan and abroad with its convenient location for both business and tourism, and its comprehensive hospitality. The "Summer Escape" Garden Pool, located outdoors on the hotel's 4th floor, is open for a limited time in the summer, from Sunday, June 1, to Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

The garden pool, where you can enjoy the open feeling of an overseas resort and a sophisticated, luxurious time while in the heart of the city, fascinates many people every year. Surrounded by the lush greenery of Ark Hills, the space is truly an "urban oasis." Following last year, the "Summer Escape" garden pool is once again collaborating with "Moët & Chandon," the long-established French champagne house loved worldwide. This year, to provide an even more luxurious experience, the space is decorated with the brand's worldview, based on a white theme. At the adjacent "Poolside Snack" corner, you can savor "Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial," a champagne enjoyed over ice.

The "Poolside Snack" also offers a full lineup of classic menu items like club sandwiches, pizza, and fish & chips. They also have a selection of perfect summer treats like shaved ice, ice cream, and smoothies.

The garden pool features a 20m long x 13m wide free-form pool and a 6m diameter circular toddler pool (40cm deep), bustling with families during the day. As the sun sets and Tokyo Tower lights up, the area transforms into a magical night pool, with lights gorgeously illuminating the poolside and water. You can spend your time as you please until 10:00 PM.

ANA InterContinental Tokyo has a total of 13 restaurants and bars, and we recommend enjoying a meal or afternoon tea at one of the hotel's restaurants before or after swimming in the pool. There are various plans available, such as a package that includes the “Summer Hokkaido Buffet” at Cascade Café and admission to the Garden Pool, or a package that includes the “Dreamy Peach Afternoon Tea” at the Atrium Lounge and admission to the Garden Pool. Be sure to check the hotel's official website before your visit.

<<ANA InterContinental Tokyo>>
Garden Pool ""Summer Escape""
4F, ANA InterContinental Tokyo,
1-12-33 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Operating Period: Sunday, June 1 - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (in 3 timed sessions)
*For details on pricing, etc., please visit the official website below.
https://anaintercontinental-tokyo.jp/facilities/garden-pool/

Directly connected to Daiba Station on the Yurikamome Line, Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba is a city resort hotel surrounded by the sea and greenery, offering panoramic views of the Tokyo Bay area. The summer-only terrace pool "Grand Bleu," open from Saturday, July 12 to Sunday, August 31, 2025, is located on the 4th floor of the hotel's Atrium Building. Here, you can spend a relaxing time away from the everyday, with stunning views of Tokyo Tower and the Rainbow Bridge.

In addition to the main pool, which is 20m long and 3m-6m wide, "Grand Bleu" also has a children's pool (3.76m long x 3.4m wide, 55cm deep), making it a popular spot for families, couples, and friends during the day. The night pool, starting from 5:00 PM, is said to be more photogenic, attracting more couples and groups of women.

During the day, enjoy the ultimate relaxation wrapped in the open air of the blue sky and the view of the bay area spreading before you. At night, watch the scenery transition from dusk to a glittering night view.

At the adjacent poolside dining corner, a wide variety of a la carte menu items are available, from colorful salads to hearty main dishes. Particularly recommended are meat dishes like the juicy "Spareribs & Tandoori Chicken" and the "Beef Burger." Eat well and play to your heart's content!

This year, a special plan called "Chillout with MAISON MUMM" is also available, in collaboration with the leading French champagne house "MAISON MUMM." By booking this plan, you can use a private cabana and enjoy a free flow of 24 types of drinks, including one hors d'oeuvre box and a full bottle of the premium champagne "Mumm Grand Cordon."

In addition to the special plan, a variety of other options are available, such as accommodation plans with special night-time admission and restaurant & pool plans bundled with popular menu items from the hotel's restaurants. This flexibility to enjoy "Grand Bleu" according to your own schedule is one of its charms. Visitor-only use of the pool is also possible, so it might be a great addition to your "Odaiba sightseeing" itinerary.

<<Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba>>
Terrace Pool ""Grand Bleu""
4F, Atrium Building, 2-6-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Operating Period: Saturday, July 12 - Sunday, August 31, 2025
Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Day/Night 2-session system)
*For details on pricing, etc., please visit the official website below.
https://www.tokyo.grandnikko.com/facilities/pool/

At the three hotels in Takanawa 3-chome, about a 5-minute walk from Shinagawa Station—The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa, and Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa—the "Diamond Pool" and "Sky Pool" are open for a limited summer season from Friday, July 18 to Sunday, August 31, 2025. The "Sky Pool," located on the 2nd floor of the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa, is an open-air rooftop pool where you can spend a relaxing time under the big sky.

The "Diamond Pool," located within the lush Japanese garden, has an adjacent children's pool (60cm deep), making it perfect for creating family summer vacation memories. You can freely go back and forth between these two distinctly themed outdoor pools. Additionally, hotel guests aged 12 and under can use both pools for free.

At the "Diamond Pool," the "ICE Park Day" event will be held on Saturday, August 2 and Saturday, August 9, where you can enjoy cool ice and forget the midsummer heat. The event is a collaboration with the movie "Jurassic World: Land of Revival," set to be released on Friday, August 8, and will feature a dinosaur-themed ice sculpture diving into the pool! The ice sculpture is said to be created by the hotel's own ice sculptor, a world competition winner. It promises to be a special experience interacting with the cool ice.

Meanwhile, at the "Sky Pool," the "NIGHT CINEMA" event, where you can enjoy films by the poolside, will be held from 7:00 PM on Friday, August 1 and Saturday, August 2. "Big Fish" will be screened on the 1st, and "Stand By Me" on the 2nd. Why not enjoy these classic films while floating in the water?

Furthermore, at the "Sky Pool," a night bubble show, "BUBBLE SHOW," by professional bubble performer Mr. Bablin, will be held from 7:30 PM on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16. Magically lit bubbles will color the night sky.

In addition to visitor use, the hotels also offer a stay plan with a 2-Day Passport that allows you to enjoy both the "Diamond Pool" and "Sky Pool" for two days. How about a summer vacation at a hotel pool with family or friends?

Both the "Diamond Pool," surrounded by deep greenery, and the open-air "Sky Pool" are full of charm. It seems like a place to spend a luxurious time where children's smiles burst forth and adults can relax and be soothed.

<<The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo / Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa / Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa>>
"Diamond Pool" (in the Japanese Garden) / "Sky Pool" (Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa 2F)
3-13-1 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Operating Period: Friday, July 18 - Sunday, August 31, 2025
Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last admission 4:30 PM)
*For details on pricing, etc., please visit the official website below.
https://www.princehotels.co.jp/shintakanawa/informations/pool/