Nagano Nagano
October 18, 2024 (Fri) - March 2, 2025 (Sun)May have temporary closures. Autumn period: October 18 (Fri) - November 30 (Sat); Natural ice area: Late December ~ around February 20 (Thu), 2025
Kera Pond Skating Rink
ケラ池スケートリンク
The Kera Pond Skating Rink is a unique outdoor spot where you can enjoy skating while being close to nature. Visitors can leisurely skate while enjoying the beautiful autumn leaves and relax in the specially designated seats for autumn foliage viewing. Additionally, at the rink's sweet red bean soup bar, you can have a unique experience of enjoying 'Kuma-san Shiruko' with bear-shaped wafer and chestnut filling. In winter, the areas of artificial and natural ice open up, allowing you to enjoy skating over the entire expansive pond.
One of the rink’s features is that you can enjoy different stunning views each season. The popular sweet red bean soup bar is a special area that can only be reached by skating.
Visitors are strongly recommended to rest on the special seats against the backdrop of autumn leaves or experience skating on the natural ice area in winter. This holiday, enjoy the beauty of nature and the fun of skating at the Kera Pond Skating Rink with your friends and family.
One of the rink’s features is that you can enjoy different stunning views each season. The popular sweet red bean soup bar is a special area that can only be reached by skating.
Visitors are strongly recommended to rest on the special seats against the backdrop of autumn leaves or experience skating on the natural ice area in winter. This holiday, enjoy the beauty of nature and the fun of skating at the Kera Pond Skating Rink with your friends and family.
Place:Picchio, Hoshino Area, Karuizawa
Transportation:【Train】17 minutes on foot or about 5 minutes by taxi from Shinano Railway Nakakaruizawa Station 【Car】About 25 minutes by car from Usui-Karuizawa IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway
Parking:First 30 minutes free. Thereafter, 300 yen/60 minutes (maximum 3000 yen). Free for 2 hours with a total purchase of 2000 yen or more at Tombo-no-yu, Picchio, Sonmin Shokudo, and Harunire Terrace shops.
Time:10:00~16:00
Contact:0267-45-7777
Price:Paid. Adults (junior high school and above) 1900 yen, elementary school children and below 1300 yen (including skate rental fee)