Imagine the perfect day at the beach, warm and sunny, bug and UV ray free. Now imagine it in Japan, inside a huge climate-controlled dome. Meet Ocean Dome, Japan's foremost vacation hot spot for overly concerned parents, stressed out businesspeople who can't deal with something else going wrong, and young teens who want to see what the hype is all about. The size of Ocean Dome is impressive. In fact, it's listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest indoor water park, measuring 985 feet in length, 330 feet in width. And the temperature stays right around 80 degrees all year round.

At Ocean Dome you won't find rain, sharks, or dangerous under currents. However, it does have a surf that comes in once an hour, a volcano that erupts every hour, and a clan of professional surfers who add a certain, unexplainable ambiance to the whole experience. You can watch the surfers on the artificial waves of The Great Bank or try body-boarding yourself. Activities like Ocean Dome Body Board Time feature successive waves that are perfect for body-boarding and allows even beginners a chance to get a feel for the sport. Ocean Dome also has thrilling water slides, you can choose to ride an inner tube down the mountain on the Rocky Slider, or slide down through mist and rain on the fast and exciting Dragon Slider. For a more intense journey, climb to the height of the third floor of the Ocean Dome and slide down a 40-degree incline at speeds of around 25 miles per hour on the new Powerful Water Slider W WAVE. Kids Paradise is a pool just for little kids, complete with a slide. There is a splash block in the center to divide the one-foot from the two feet deep areas. And don't forget about Drift Woods, the floating pool that lulls you into a relaxing daze as you go with the flow, but beware the Dragon's rain squall that awaits you when you least expect it! In addition to the water activities, the dome also has shops where you can find the latest in swimsuit fashions or satisfy your appetite with drinks, fast food, light snacks, or full-scale restaurants that serve up the best in local Miyazaki cuisine. Why not forget your schedules, your timetables, and your worries and just spend a day playing in the water on your perfect vacation.