Highlights of Spa Resort Hawaiians
Spa Resort Hawaiians is a large leisure complex in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, featuring pools, hot springs, Polynesian shows, accommodation, and more. It makes use of hot spring water that wells up from a coal mine and opened on January 15, 1966, as “Jōban Hawaiian Center.” It was created from the idea of recreating Hawaii’s climate and scenery using the hot spring water of Iwaki Yumoto Onsen, and is now considered the most popular resort facility in the Tōhoku region.
The Film “Hula Girls” and the Dance Team
The atmosphere of the resort when it first opened is depicted in the 2006 film “Hula Girls.” It portrays the interactions between women in a coal-mining town who aspire to become hula dancers and a dance teacher. The film won Best Picture at the 30th Japan Academy Prize.
It was a moving scene when, with the piping work to bring in the hot-spring water delayed and the palm trees on the verge of dying, the protagonist’s mother brought out a handcart and went around asking, “Could you lend us a heater?” With the film’s release, the dancing team became known throughout the country, and the name “hula girls” also became widely established.
Polynesian Show
Image: Sakaori / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0, cropped, resized, and sharpened)The resort is known for hula and Tahitian dance performed by the Spa Resort Hawaiians Dancing Team, as well as fire knife dancing. The vibrant stage show, bringing together ensemble choreography, costumes, and music, is another highlight.
Water Park and Water Slides
Image: Sakaori / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0, cropped, resized, and sharpened)The indoor water park features a large 50m pool, a flowing Aquarium Pool, and Waiwai Ohana for children. The slides are divided into children’s attractions included with admission and large slides that require an additional fee.
The signature Big Aloha is a body slide with a height difference of 40.5m and a length of 283m.
Hot Springs and Spa
The complex includes Spring Park, which is used in swimwear, the outdoor Spa Garden Pareo, and the large open-air bath “Edo Jōwa Yoichi,” where guests bathe in yukata. A distinctive feature is the opportunity to enjoy hot springs with different bathing styles within the same facility.
Basic Information about Spa Resort Hawaiians
The information below was checked against official sources on September 18, 2026. Please also check the latest information on the official website when planning your trip.
- 🔗 Official website
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You can check opening hours, closure days, admission fees, and usage information for each facility here.
【公式】スパリゾートハワイアンズ【ちいかわコラボイベント開催中】広々としたプールや温泉､フラガールショーなどが揃う6つのテーマパークとコンセプトが異なる4つのホテル。子供から大人まで楽しめる常夏の楽園へようこそ。｜福島県いわき市www.hawaiians.co.jp - 📍 Address
- 50 Warabidaira, Joban-Fujiwaramachi, Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture
- 🕒 Opening hours
- Hours vary by day. On September 18, 2026, the hours are 10:00–21:30. Pools, slides, hot springs, and restaurants may close at different times from the complex as a whole.⚠️ The last admission time and suspension periods for individual facilities may change because of crowds, weather, inspections, or events.
- 🚫 Closure days
- The entire complex will be closed from January 25 to 28, 2027, during fiscal year 2026.⚠️ Even outside the days when the entire complex is closed, some facilities may be suspended because of inspections or construction.
- 💶 Admission fees
- Admission fees vary by day, and a regular adult ticket costs 3,570 yen on September 18, 2026. Prices for each ticket type and purchasing methods are explained in detail below in “Spa Resort Hawaiians Tickets.”
- ⏱️ Suggested time
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- If you focus on only part of the pools, hot springs, and shows about half a day
- If you combine several pools and slides, hot springs, and shows 1 day
⚠️ The time required varies depending on wait times during busy periods, show start times, meals, changing clothes, and moving around the complex.
Tickets for Spa Resort Hawaiians
As of September 18, 2026, the Polynesian Sunlight Carnival is scheduled for the day, the Polynesian Twilight Show for the evening, and the Polynesian Grand Stage for the night. Performance content and times are subject to change.
Admission includes use of the pools and hot springs at Water Park, Spring Park, Edo Jōwa Yoichi, and Spa Garden Pareo. Since ticket prices vary, select your visit date and check the price before purchasing.
Swimsuits are required in the pools and hot springs where bathing is done in swimwear, and paid swimsuit rentals are also available. Usage hours and dress requirements vary by facility.
For the large paid water slides, you can choose from options such as a ticket for 1 ride, a multi-ride ticket, or a 1-day pass for selected slides. Summer prices apply in September 2026.
- 3-attraction 1-day pass 3,000 yen
- 4-attraction 1-day pass including Big Aloha 3,700 yen
- Big Aloha 1-ride ticket 900 yen
- 4-ride ticket valid for all 4 attractions 3,000 yen
Big Aloha is available to visitors who are at least 120 cm tall. As operations may be suspended or admissions may close early, check the operating status on the day of your visit.
Seating arrangements vary by performance. The daytime show has open seating, while the evening Polynesian Grand Stage offers only paid, reserved seats. Paid seats can be purchased in advance online or at the same-day ticket counter, and online reservations allow you to choose your seat.
Prices by admission date, slide tickets, rental items, and other information are available on the official pricing page.
The types and prices of paid reserved seats for the show are available in the official information.
Getting to Spa Resort Hawaiians
Train and free shuttle bus
The nearest station is Yumoto Station on the JR Jōban Line. A free shuttle bus runs from outside Yumoto Station to Spa Resort Hawaiians, and the journey takes about 15 minutes. Since operating days and stops vary by service, check the times for both the outbound and return trips together. A taxi from Yumoto Station also takes about 15 minutes.
By car
It is about 5 minutes from the Iwaki-Yumoto IC on the Jōban Expressway. At the day-use parking lot, parking for regular cars is free for up to 2 hours; after 2 hours, the fee is 1,000 yen until 24:00 on the same day. Overnight guests have access to a dedicated parking lot.
Free shuttle bus exclusively for overnight guests
The free “Hawaiians Express” shuttle bus operates from the Tokyo metropolitan area exclusively for overnight guests. It is a reservation-only service available only to guests who have booked one of the participating accommodations; apply for it together with your accommodation reservation. As departure, arrival, and meeting locations may change, check the information provided when you book.
Information about the free shuttle bus from Yumoto Station, parking, and access by each mode of transportation is available on the official access page.
The related guide “【いわき】観光スポット・グルメ・交通・モデルコースを解説” is currently available only in Japanese.
