10 kids' swimming schools in Yamaguchi Prefecture
- Monthly tuition for one lesson a week is ¥7,755–¥9,460, tax included.
- Fitness Club Ocean in Iwakuni has no school bus; bus fees at the others range from ¥770 a month to free.
- Enrollment fees range from ¥5,500 to ¥11,000.
Ten swimming schools for children in five Yamaguchi cities (Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Ube, Shunan and Iwakuni) are compared here by monthly fee, school bus and parking. Enrollment fees, make-up lessons and trial lessons are in each school’s section. The schools are not ranked. Official pages are in Japanese, and this guide found no mention of English support, so ask each school before you go.
In short
- A weekly lesson costs ¥7,755 – ¥9,460 a month (tax included) across the ten schools.
- Nine of the ten run a school bus. Only Fitness Club Ocean in Iwakuni has none.
- Bus costs differ: ¥770 a month at Shimonoseki Swim Club, ¥550 at Shunan Swimming Club, a ¥500 registration fee at Haruoka, free at Swimming Center Tokuyama.
- Enrollment fees range from ¥5,500 to ¥11,000, so add them to the monthly fee when you compare.
Checked with official pages on October 11, 2026.
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1. How do the ten schools compare?
Depends on the provider
Only Fitness Club Ocean in Iwakuni has no school bus; the other nine do, and many charge a separate club or registration fee on top of the monthly fee. Tap a school name to jump to its section.
| School (city) | Monthly fee (once a week) | School bus | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimonoseki Swim Club Kamitanaka (Shimonoseki) | ¥8,580 | Yes (¥770 a month) | Not stated |
| Shimonoseki Swim Club Yamanota (Shimonoseki) | ¥8,580 | Yes (¥770 a month) | Not stated |
| SSS Sports Plaza Ouchi (Yamaguchi) | ¥8,525 | Yes | Free |
| SSS Sports Plaza Ube (Ube) | ¥7,755 | Yes | Free |
| Haruoka Swimming School Ube (Ube) | ¥8,360 | Yes (¥500 registration) | Yes |
| Shunan Swimming Club (Shunan) | ¥8,250 | Yes (¥550 a month) | Free |
| Swimming Center Tokuyama (Shunan) | ¥8,030 | Yes (free) | Yes |
| Renaissance Tokuyama 24 (Shunan) | ¥8,800 (weekdays) | Yes | Not stated |
| Fitness Club Ocean (Iwakuni) | ¥8,250 | No | Not stated |
| SSS Sports Plaza Iwakuni (Iwakuni) | ¥8,415 | Yes | Free |
All amounts include tax. The monthly fee is for the once-a-week children’s course: the “School” course at the three SSS branches and the preschool-to-elementary course at Shunan Swimming Club. “Not stated” means the school’s page does not mention parking.
2. What should I check in Yamaguchi?
Depends on the provider
In Yamaguchi, whether a school bus exists, and what it costs, is the main difference between schools.
- Bus cost. Shimonoseki Swim Club charges ¥770 a month. Shunan Swimming Club charges ¥550 a month for its supporters’ club (友の会, tomo no kai). Haruoka Ube charges a one-time ¥500 registration fee. Swimming Center Tokuyama’s bus is free. SSS requires you to buy its designated school bag.
- Routes and days. Shimonoseki Swim Club runs in three areas, and Renaissance Tokuyama 24 runs a different course each day. SSS says the bus may not pass the place you want, so ask whether there is a stop near your home.
- Full buses. Shimonoseki Swim Club may refuse a seat when the bus is full, and Shunan Swimming Club may put you on a waiting list.
- Parking. The three SSS branches and Shunan Swimming Club say they have free parking.
- Other fees. Shimonoseki Swim Club has a ¥2,640 annual fee, SSS a ¥2,200 registration fee, Shunan Swimming Club a ¥3,300 member registration fee, and Swimming Center Tokuyama an ¥11,000 enrollment fee.
3. Shimonoseki City
Depends on the provider
3.1 Shimonoseki Swim Club Kamitanaka
The junior course takes children from age 3 to junior high school. A weekly lesson (four a month) costs ¥8,580. The enrollment fee is ¥5,500, and it is waived from the second family member who joins. The annual fee is ¥2,640. Fees are debited on the 30th of each month for the following month. Suspending your membership costs ¥1,650 a month.
The school bus has three areas: city, Hikoshima, and Chofu and Ozuki. For junior members it costs ¥770 a month, with no joining fee. A guardian must ride along with children in elementary school or younger, and a seat may be refused when the bus is full. Ask about the bus through the bus page, the inquiry page or by phone. The school offers a junior trial course, and the enrollment page explains fees and procedures.
Address: 2-12-1 Kamitanakacho, Shimonoseki City (下関市上田中町2丁目12-1). Google Maps. Phone: 083-234-1188 (weekdays 11:00 – 19:00, Saturday 9:30 – 18:00, closed Sunday).
| Name | Shimonoseki Swim Club Kamitanaka |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-12-1 Kamitanakacho, Shimonoseki City |
| Hours / Closed | Phone reception: Weekdays 11:00–19:00, Saturday 9:30–18:00 (closed Sunday) |
| Phone | 083-234-1188 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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3.2 Shimonoseki Swim Club Yamanota
This school is run by the same operator as Kamitanaka. The junior course (age 3 to junior high school) costs ¥8,580 for a weekly lesson (four a month). The enrollment fee is ¥5,500 and the annual fee ¥2,640. The enrollment fee is waived from the second family member, and fees are debited on the 30th for the following month.
The school bus has three routes: Ayaragi, Yasuoka and Sanin; Ikuno, Takehisa and Hatabu; and Kawanaka, Ikura and Katsuyama. Junior members pay ¥770 a month, and a guardian must ride along with children in elementary school or younger. Tell the school at enrollment if you want the bus. A trial course of four junior lessons is available.
| Name | Shimonoseki Swim Club Yamanota |
|---|---|
| Address | 12-1 Hieda-nakamachi, Shimonoseki City |
| Phone | 083-253-2311 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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4. Yamaguchi City
Depends on the provider
4.1 SSS Sports Plaza Ouchi
The “School” course (once a week) is for ages 3 to junior high school. It costs ¥7,750 before tax, or ¥8,525 with tax. A Kids course exists for children aged 2 to 4 who are not yet in nursery. The enrollment fee is ¥5,500 and the registration fee is ¥2,200.
The school bus requires buying the designated school bag, and on some routes the bus does not pass the place you want. SSS’s enrollment guide says every SSS facility has free parking. Make-up lessons (振替, furikae) follow the group’s kids school page: up to three a month, free, usable from the month you miss through the month after next. For a trial lesson, call the branch.
| Name | SSS Sports Plaza Ouchi |
|---|---|
| Address | 460 Ouchi-Nagano, Yamaguchi City |
| Phone | 083-927-5665 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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5. Ube City
Depends on the provider
5.1 SSS Sports Plaza Ube
The “School” course (once a week) is for ages 3 to junior high school and costs ¥7,755. The Kids course (ages 2 to 4) is ¥8,250, and the Baby course (6 months to 2 years) is ¥6,105. The enrollment fee is ¥5,500 and the registration fee ¥2,200.
A school bus runs, and you must buy the designated school bag. On some routes the bus does not pass the place you want. Parking is free. Make-up lessons and trial lessons follow the same group rules as SSS Ouchi.
| Name | SSS Sports Plaza Ube |
|---|---|
| Address | 3-1-1 Myojincho, Ube City |
| Phone | 0836-33-1000 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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5.2 Haruoka Swimming School Ube
The preschool and elementary course costs ¥8,360 for one lesson a week and ¥10,230 for two. The enrollment fee is ¥10,000, the administration fee is ¥1,430 (first time only), and school bus registration is ¥500 (first time only). The monthly fee is paid in advance by bank debit on the 27th of each month.
The school website shows the bus routes on a map image, and parking is available. A free trial is a one-day lesson for the preschool and elementary course, booked on the school’s reservation page. Information on enrollment offers is on the same page.
| Name | Haruoka Swimming School Ube |
|---|---|
| Address | 910-1 Tsumazaki-gaisaku, Ube City |
| Phone | 0836-41-2500 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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6. Shunan City
Depends on the provider
6.1 Shunan Swimming Club
The preschool-to-elementary course costs ¥8,250 for one lesson a week and ¥10,890 for two. The enrollment fee is ¥5,500 and the member registration fee is ¥3,300. The monthly fee is debited automatically on the 27th for the following month.
The school bus requires joining the supporters’ club (¥550 a month) and buying the school bag. Days differ by area, and a full bus may mean a waiting list. You can also use make-up lessons on bus days, but not on full or unavailable slots.
According to the FAQ, a make-up lesson for an absence of your own choosing is limited to once a month on the weekly course. Register an absence on the web at least 30 minutes before the lesson, and register the make-up at least 9 hours before the day you want. Free parking is provided, with a second lot when the first is full. Trial lessons are taken on the web from the 1st of the month before, and close when full.
Address: 1-1-26 Eguchi, Shunan City (周南市江口1-1-26). Google Maps. Phone: 0834-31-8819 (weekdays 11:00 – 19:00, Saturday 9:30 – 17:00, closed Sunday).
| Name | Shunan Swimming Club |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-1-26 Eguchi, Shunan City |
| Hours / Closed | Weekdays 11:00–19:00, Saturday 9:30–17:00 (closed Sunday) |
| Phone | 0834-31-8819 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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6.2 Swimming Center Tokuyama
The junior course costs ¥8,030 for one lesson a week, plus ¥50 a month for insurance. The enrollment fee is ¥11,000 and the registration fee is ¥3,300. The course table splits children into Junior (age 3 to junior high school), Little (2½ to under 4) and Baby (6 months to under 3).
You can make up two lessons a month, and the deadline is the third week of the following month. Apply on the app by 8:00 on the morning of the day you want. Junior high school members cannot use make-up lessons.
The free school bus is for elementary school children and older who can travel alone. Ask about courses and times through the enrollment guide. The parking lot is one-way with a 15 km/h limit. Trial lessons are booked through a dedicated form.
Address: 932-1 Kume-Shimowada, Shunan City (周南市久米下和田932-1). Google Maps. Phone: 0834-26-0581 (Monday to Friday 10:00 – 19:00, Saturday 9:30 – 17:30).
| Name | Swimming Center Tokuyama |
|---|---|
| Address | 932-1 Kume-Shimowada, Shunan City |
| Hours / Closed | Phone reception: Monday–Friday 10:00–19:00, Saturday 9:30–17:30 |
| Phone | 0834-26-0581 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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6.3 Renaissance Tokuyama 24
The junior swimming program has Kids (ages 3 to 10) and Elementary/Junior High (ages 6 to 15) classes. One lesson a week costs ¥8,800 on weekdays and ¥9,460 on weekends. The parent-and-baby class is ¥7,150 for 12 lessons a month.
The school bus runs a different course each day: Tuesday Kume and Kudamatsu, Wednesday and Friday Tokuyama-kita (Akizuki), Thursday Tokuyama-higashi (Jogaoka), Saturday Tokuyama-nishi (Mori). If you miss a lesson you can apply for a make-up. A one-day trial costs ¥550, with classes on Saturday at 13:00 and Sunday at 10:30, booked on the club’s web reservation page.
Location: Aoyamacho, Shunan City. Google Maps. Phone: 0834-27-2770.
| Name | Renaissance Tokuyama 24 |
|---|---|
| Address | Aoyamacho, Shunan City, Yamaguchi |
| Phone | 0834-27-2770 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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7. Iwakuni City
Depends on the provider
7.1 Fitness Club Ocean
Junior swimming for children from age 3 costs ¥8,250 for one lesson a week and ¥11,550 for two. The enrollment fee is ¥5,500 and the membership card issue fee ¥2,200. There is no school bus, so families do the drop-off and pick-up.
A make-up lesson can be used once a month, in the month you miss or the next (twice a month for members who come twice a week). Book by the day before, and you can book by phone. A make-up lesson cannot itself be rescheduled. Book the one-day trial on the school’s page.
| Name | Fitness Club Ocean |
|---|---|
| Address | 3-1-16 Muronokicho, Iwakuni City |
| Phone | 0827-24-1105 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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7.2 SSS Sports Plaza Iwakuni
The “School” course (once a week) is for ages 3 to junior high school and costs ¥8,415. The Kids and Baby courses cost the same. The Baby course is attended with a guardian and needs a doctor’s certificate. The enrollment fee is ¥5,500 and the registration fee ¥2,200.
The school bus requires the designated school bag, and on some routes it does not pass the place you want. Parking is free. Make-up lessons and trial lessons follow the SSS group rules described in the SSS Ouchi section.
| Name | SSS Sports Plaza Iwakuni |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-20-38 Minami-Iwakunicho, Iwakuni City |
| Phone | 0827-32-1133 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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8. How do I choose?
Depends on the provider
If you want the school bus, first check that a stop is near your home. Bus costs are ¥770 a month at Shimonoseki Swim Club, ¥550 a month at Shunan Swimming Club, a ¥500 registration fee at Haruoka Ube, and free at Swimming Center Tokuyama.
- Drive your child yourself? The three SSS branches, Haruoka Ube, Shunan Swimming Club and Swimming Center Tokuyama say they have parking.
- Make-up lessons. The rules differ: Shunan Swimming Club allows one a month with web registration up to 9 hours before, Swimming Center Tokuyama two a month, Ocean one a month, and SSS up to three a month.
- Monthly fee. The lowest monthly fees are SSS Ube at ¥7,755, Swimming Center Tokuyama at ¥8,030, and Shunan Swimming Club and Ocean at ¥8,250.
- Start-up cost. Enrollment fees run from ¥5,500 to ¥11,000. Add the enrollment fee, the other joining fees and the bus cost to the monthly fee to compare the true cost of starting.
Common questions
Which school has no school bus?
Fitness Club Ocean in Iwakuni does not run a school bus.
Can an elementary school child ride the bus alone?
At Shimonoseki Swim Club, a guardian must ride along with children in elementary school or younger. At Swimming Center Tokuyama, the free bus is for elementary school children and older who can travel alone.
Can I make up a lesson I missed?
Shunan Swimming Club allows one make-up a month on the weekly course, Swimming Center Tokuyama two a month and Ocean one a month. SSS allows up to three a month, usable from the month you miss through the month after next.
Next steps
Sources (checked October 2026)
7 pages we checked
- Shimonoseki Swim Club: Kamitanaka and Yamanota official sites
- SSS Sports Plaza: Ouchi, Ube, Iwakuni, enrollment guide, kids school
- Haruoka Swimming School: Ube branch, free trial
- Shunan Swimming Club: official site
- Swimming Center Tokuyama: enrollment guide
- Renaissance Tokuyama 24: junior swimming
- Fitness Club Ocean: junior swimming
