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Shizuoka Prefectural Fuji Swimming Pools (Completed: 2002)

Completed in March 2002, the Shizuoka Prefectural Fuji Swimming Pools were the main venue for the summer swimming events of the 58th National Athletic Meet. Facilities include an indoor 50-meter racing pool and diving pool, and seating for about 3,000 spectators. Along with features for competitive swimming, universal design concepts have been incorporated into various areas for general users of all ages.

Universal Design Elements

  • Barrier-free facilities (entrance hall, restrooms, poolside areas and room entrances)
  • Wide corridors and other passages
  • The 1st and 2nd floors each have one family restroom.
  • Each restroom contains one oversized wheelchair-accessible toilet stall.
  • Oversized shower stalls and changing rooms are provided.
  • The permanent spectator seating includes 20 wheelchair-accessible seating areas divided into four sections.
  • Ridged guide paths guide visually impaired users from walkways to the entrance hall and reception.
  • A wheelchair-accessible elevator is provided (one 13-person elevator).

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Barrier-free facilities (entrance hall, restrooms, poolside areas and room entrances)

Easy-to-read signs

Each restroom contains one oversized wheelchair-accessible toilet stall.

Oversized shower stalls and changing rooms are provided.

The permanent spectator seating includes 20 wheelchair-accessible seating areas divided into four sections



Inquiries

Universal Design Office, Department of Community Affairs
9-6 Otemachi, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Pref. 420-8601 Japan
Telephone: +81 54 221 3153
FAX: +81 54 221 2827
E-mail:ud@pref.shizuoka.lg.jp