10 best places to go ice skating in Tokyo and Yokohama

This large ice skating rink in Tokyo Midtown’s garden area is surrounded by greenery, but if you go skating in the evening, you'll also get the added scenery of pretty illuminations and a view of the lit-up Tokyo Tower. Wearing gloves is mandatory, so if you want to avoid paying extra for a pair (¥300) sold on site, make sure to bring your own.

The admission ticket includes helmet rental, but skate rentals are an additional ¥500. The ice rink will close if temperatures are too warm, so make sure to check the website before heading over.

The ice rink is open daily from 11am-9pm, and the last entry is 8pm (closed on Jan 1).

Located at the Red Brick Warehouse’s event plaza, this popular and spacious ice skating rink is back for its 21st edition this year. The theme this season is called ‘Left Turn’, with the area designed by illustrator Haruyo Higashi, who has created manga-like illustrations of everyday moments. Admire the continuous artwork as you circle the rink.

A ticket to the rink including skates is ¥2,000 (high school students and children aged 3 and older ¥1,200; Jan 5 onwards ¥1,700 for adults). Make sure to drop by the adjoining Christmas market for some mulled wine and typical German winter food.

Opening hours: November and December: 1pm to 9pm on weekdays; 11am to 9pm on weekends and 11am to 10pm between Dec 20-25; 11am-8pm between Dec 26-30; 11am-7pm on Dec 31.

January: 11am to 7pm on Jan 1-2

Rest of January and February: 1pm to 7pm on weekdays; 11am to 8pm on weekends and holidays.

Ginza Six has reinstalled its popular ice rink up at the shopping mall’s spacious rooftop garden. Visitors can glide on an artificial rink made from resin while admiring the minimalist Christmas tree installation by design studio YAR placed at its centre, slowly rotating to music by the late legendary lo-fi producer Nujabes. The rink is also lined by a number of Christmas trees, which add to the festive atmosphere.

Gloves are required when skating here – bring your own or purchase a pair at the venue for ¥400 (children ¥300). Note that children under 10 years old need to wear a helmet, which can be borrowed for free. A ticket is ¥2,000 per person (junior high school students and younger children ¥1,500) and includes skate rental.

The rink is open from 2pm to 8.30pm on weekdays, 11am to 8.30pm on weekends, holidays and between Dec 20 and Jan 4; 11am-6pm on Dec 31 and closed on Jan 1 & 2.

Head over to Minami-Machida for this adorable Snoopy-themed ice skating rink at the outlet mall Grandberry Park. The rink is part of the shopping centre’s Christmas event and can be found at the Oasis Plaza. There are plenty of illustrations depicting Snoopy and his friends, while the rink is also illuminated in seven different colours in the evening.

Gloves are mandatory when skating here and can be purchased at the venue for ¥300. Beginners can either join a ten-minute ice skating lesson daily for ¥1,000, or a 60-minute lesson from 9.30am on December 21, 28, 30 and January 3, 4, 10, 12, 18, 25 and February 1. It’s ¥3,500 per person (skate rental included) and reservations have to be made in advance online (form opens December 6) or by phone.

Skate rental is included in the admission fee of ¥2,000 (high school, junior high and primary school students ¥1,700, preschoolers ¥1,200). Visitors who drop by from 6pm will get a discount and pay only ¥1,500 (high school, junior high and primary school students ¥1,200, preschoolers ¥700).

The rink is open from 1pm to 8pm on weekdays and from 11am to 8pm on weekends and holidays; until 6pm on Dec 31. Note that the rink is closed on Jan 1 and Feb 17.

The 390sqm skate rink at Futako-Tamagawa's Rise shopping centre isn't the most spacious and tends to get very crowded at night when the illumination turns it into a romantic playground for couples.

However, the rink is especially popular for its wide range of lessons. First-timers can opt for a ten-minute crash course (¥1,000) on the day without any prior reservation. New for 2025, visitors aged three and up can now also book 60-minute level-based ice-skating lessons or intensive courses comprising three hour-long sessions. Each session is ¥4,000 per person (or ¥3,000 for the first-timer class) and limited to the first 20 applicants who register online. Check the event website for the full class schedule and more details.

Gloves are required when skating here - bring your own or purchase a pair at the venue for ¥300.

The rink is open from 1pm to 7pm on weekdays and from 11am to 7pm on weekends,  holidays and between December 22 and January 7. Note that the rink is closed on January 1.

Open for a limited time in Yamashita Park, Winter Wonder Park’s eco-friendly resin rink offers a scenic alternative to the ice rink at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. It’s smaller, but you’ll still get sweeping harbour views – plus much shorter queues.

Admission is affordable at ¥1,200 for adults and ¥1,000 for junior high school students and younger, with skate rentals and protective gear included. Don’t forget to bring gloves (they’re required), though you can also buy a pair on site.

If you’re staying in Yokohama into the evening, consider the combo ticket that includes entry to Yokohama Marine Tower. It’s ¥1,900 for adults and ¥1,300 for primary and junior high school students.

The rink is open from 1pm to 9pm on weekdays and from 11am to 9pm on weekends, holidays and between December 22 and January 12.