Hotel New Otani (Tokyo) will open its outdoor pool "GARDEN POOL" for a limited five-day run from Saturday, May 2 to Wednesday, May 6, 2026, during the Golden Week holiday. Surrounded by the hotel's 10,000-tsubo Japanese garden, the pool is one of the largest outdoor pools in central Tokyo. Guests staying at the hotel during this period can use the GARDEN POOL at no extra charge throughout their stay.
Golden Week in 2026 spans anywhere from five to twelve consecutive days depending on how one arranges time off. According to data from the Japan Meteorological Agency, Tokyo already recorded "summer day" temperatures (above 25°C) during last year's Golden Week period, and temperatures in April and May this year are again forecast to run above average. The GARDEN POOL will operate as a heated pool throughout the event period, keeping guests comfortable regardless of daily temperature fluctuations.
A shallow toddler pool — approximately 50 cm deep and about 7 m in diameter in a semicircular shape — will also be available, making the pool area accessible for families with small children.
Frozen Art Performance on May 4 and 5
On Monday, May 4 and Tuesday, May 5 (both national holidays), the hotel will host "Frozen Art Garden Pool," a live ice sculpture performance by the hotel's dedicated ice sculptor, Koichi Hirata. Hirata has claimed the championship title at international ice sculpture competitions 19 times, and won the gold award at the "National Ice Sculpture Championship" held in Matsumoto, Nagano, in January 2026. Guests can watch a block of clear ice transform into intricate art, accompanied by the dynamic sounds of a chainsaw, starting at 1:00 PM. The performance will be cancelled in the event of rain.
Poolside Dining at OUTRIGGER
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Adjacent to the GARDEN POOL, the poolside dining venue "OUTRIGGER" will also be open throughout the pool period. The menu features resort-style dishes including burgers, alongside a selection of cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks crafted by in-house bartenders. Guests can come in wearing their swimwear.
Poolside Dining OUTRIGGER
- Period: Saturday, May 2 to Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- Hours: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Food L.O. 3:00 PM / Drinks L.O. 3:30 PM)
Private Luxury Area
Clockwise from top: SUPER CABANA, LUANA, WALEA
One level above the main pool deck sits the "Luxury Area," a reserved private space with a full view of the pool. Three types of private spaces are available, each including champagne and tropical cocktail free-flow service and dedicated bathrobes and towels for guests. Advance reservations are required. Hotel guests can book from 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 22, while general reservations open at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 24.
SUPER CABANA (1 cabin per day, limited to 1 group)
- Price: ¥100,000 per cabin (1–2 guests)
- Additional guests (3–6 persons): +¥8,000 per adult, +¥6,000 per child (ages 4–12)
- Includes champagne and drink free-flow, dedicated bathrobe and towel rental, and dedicated staff service
WALEA (2 cabins per day)
- Price: ¥50,000 per cabin (1–2 guests)
- Up to 2 children may be added at ¥6,000 per child
- Includes champagne and drink free-flow, dedicated bathrobe and towel rental, and dedicated staff service
LUANA (10 seats per day)
- Price: ¥12,000 per adult / ¥6,000 per child (ages 4–12)
- Includes champagne and drink free-flow, dedicated bathrobe and towel rental, and dedicated staff service
GW Family Stay Plan
For families looking to make the most of a hotel stay, the "GW Family Stay" plan is available from May 2 to 6, limited to 10 rooms per night. The plan includes six benefits: complimentary GARDEN POOL access, a patisserie experience where guests can make a parfait alongside one of the hotel's chef patissiers, a ¥10,000 in-hotel credit usable for participating daily children's events and other activities, and more.
More details about the plan are available on the hotel's website.
Event Overview
Hotel New Otani (Tokyo) — GW Limited Opening: GARDEN POOL
- Period: Saturday, May 2 to Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Last entry: 3:30 PM)
- Admission: Adults ¥11,000 / Children (ages 4–12) ¥3,000
- Location: Hotel New Otani, 4-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
