Japan’s passion for winter sports runs deep, a fervor ignited by hosting the Winter Olympics in Sapporo in 1964 and again in Nagano in 1998, cultivating a national love for all things related to snow and ice.
While Nagoya may not share the snowy landscapes of Sapporo or Nagano, its enthusiasm for winter sports is just as strong. The region offers numerous ski slopes for snow sports enthusiasts and boasts a notable legacy in ice skating. Having produced world-class talents like Junior World Champion Kanako Murakami and World Champions Miki Ando and Mao Asada, it’s no wonder Nagoya is home to some outstanding ice rinks.
So why not lace up your skates and spend a delightful day on the ice, gracefully skating (or giving it your best shot) with family and friends? It’s a perfect way to embrace the winter spirit in Nagoya!
Aquarena Toyohashi
Location: 1-3 Menowari, Jinnoshinden-cho, Toyohashi City
Telephone: +81 5 3231-4781.
Opening Hours: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm.
Regular Holidays: Closed on Mondays and January 1.
Website: Toyohashi Aquarena.
Asahigaoka Skate Rink
An open-air rink in Nishio offers discounts on its website.
Open: Until February 26. Weekdays 12:00 – 17:00; weekends, public holidays, and school holidays 10:00 – 17:00.
Admission: Adults 1200 JPY; high school and junior high school students 900 JPY; children 700 JPY; Skate rental 600 JPY (up to size 29).
Address: 20-2 Higashi-Hazu Kawahara, Hazu-cho, Hazu-gun.
Website: www.katch.ne.jp/~kinosita-gumi.
Howa Sports Land
Address: Aichi, Nagoya-shi, Minato-ku, Minato Sakae 1-8-23.
Phone: 0526540791.
Operating Hours: Monday to Thursday 13:00-18:00, Friday 13:00-16:00, Saturday (April to November) 12:00-17:00, Saturday (December to March) 10:00-17:00, Sunday 10:00-15:00.
Closed: January 1 and December 31.
Fees: Adults 1,400 JPY, Children 800 JPY, Shoe Rental 400 JPY.
Website: www.howasportsland.com.
Moricoro Park Ice Rink
Location: 1533-1 Ibaragabasama, Nagakute City
Telephone: +81 5 6164-1130.
Opening Hours: Staffed 08:00-22:00, General Skating 10:00-18:00 (allowed until 17:45).
Regular Holidays: Closed on Tuesdays from December 29 to January 1.
Website: Moricoro Park Ice Rink.
Nagoya Sports Center Rink
Address: Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, Naka-ku, Monzenchou 1-60
Phone: 0523211591.
Operating Hours: Weekdays 12:00-18:00; Weekends, Public Holidays, and School Vacations 10:00-18:00.
Closed: January 1.
Fees: Adults 1,400 JPY, Middle and High School Students 1,200 JPY, Elementary School Students and Toddlers 800 JPY, Shoe Rental 400 JPY.
Additional Details: Year-round international standard rink with equipment rentals.
Website: www.nsc-osuskate.jp.
Nippon Gaishi Arena
Address: Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya-shi, Minami-ku, Higashi-cho Mobyu-cho 5-1-5
Phone: 0526146211.
Operating Hours: November 1 to March 31, 10:00-20:30 (closing at 18:00 on Sundays and public holidays).
Closed: Mondays.
Fees: Adults 1,400 JPY, Elementary and Junior High School Students 700 JPY, Senior Citizens 400 JPY.
Website: www.nespa.or.jp.