New Spot "Wakura Pokemon Footbath" Opens in Wakura Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture!
The Pokemon With You Foundation and Nanao City jointly opened the "Wakura Pokemon Footbath" in Wakura Onsen, Ishikawa Prefecture, on May 12, 2026. This initiative aims to revitalize the area and attract tourists as part of the recovery support from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, symbolizing a bright future for the region with an opening ceremony attended by local nursery school children.
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The Pokemon With You Foundation (Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Tsunekazu Ishihara) and Nanao City renewed the footbath facility within "Yuttari Park" and reopened it as the "Wakura Pokemon Footbath," a Pokemon-themed footbath, at noon on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
The "Pokéfuta" manholes installed in Nanao City also feature Gyarados, Poliwag, and Poliwrath, the Pokemon that appear in this facility.
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Pokémon and Pokemon are trademarks of Nintendo, Creatures Inc., and GAME FREAK inc.
An unveiling ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 12, to commemorate the opening.
Local nursery school children also participated in the ceremony and experienced the newly completed footbath.
The sight of them happily dangling their little feet in the warm water surrounded by Pokemon was truly a scene that illuminated the bright future of the region.
About the Footbath Facility
Operating hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM *May be closed due to weather.
Fee: Free
Location: Hibari, Wakura-machi, Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Parking: Available
Regarding the Recovery Status of Wakura Onsen
Due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in Reiwa 6 (2024), many facilities supporting the local tourism and economy suffered extensive damage and were forced to close.
Although all inns were temporarily closed, 9 of the 19 inns have now reopened.
Furthermore, Soyu, a regional community hub, and shops are also gradually resuming business.
While complete recovery will still take time, we believe that the "Wakura Pokemon Footbath" will energize the region and contribute to its recovery by attracting many tourists who visit for the footbath experience.
The "Pokéfuta" manholes installed in Nanao City also feature Gyarados, Poliwag, and Poliwrath, the Pokemon that appear in this facility.
©Pokémon. ©Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.
Pokémon and Pokemon are trademarks of Nintendo, Creatures Inc., and GAME FREAK inc.
An unveiling ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 12, to commemorate the opening.
Local nursery school children also participated in the ceremony and experienced the newly completed footbath.
The sight of them happily dangling their little feet in the warm water surrounded by Pokemon was truly a scene that illuminated the bright future of the region.
About the Footbath Facility
Operating hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM *May be closed due to weather.
Fee: Free
Location: Hibari, Wakura-machi, Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Parking: Available
Regarding the Recovery Status of Wakura Onsen
Due to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in Reiwa 6 (2024), many facilities supporting the local tourism and economy suffered extensive damage and were forced to close.
Although all inns were temporarily closed, 9 of the 19 inns have now reopened.
Furthermore, Soyu, a regional community hub, and shops are also gradually resuming business.
While complete recovery will still take time, we believe that the "Wakura Pokemon Footbath" will energize the region and contribute to its recovery by attracting many tourists who visit for the footbath experience.