Besides skiing and snowboarding, there are a variety of family friendly options to get outside and active this winter. From ice skating to “snow rafting” and even a snow tractor adventure ride for those less interested in getting sweaty; there is no reason to miss out on the great outdoors just because it is cold outside, get the family together and go play outside!
Ice Skating
Meijijingu Gaien Ice Skating Rink
- www.meijijingugaien.jp (English)
- 11-1 Kasumigaoka-cho, Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo (google maps)
- Skating fees: JPY 1800 (Adult) JPY 1200 (Child ) Rental Shoes: JPY 600
- Term: All year
- Hours: 13:00-18:00 (Mon-Fri) 10:00-18:00 (Sat, Sun)
Kose Ice Skating Rink (Tokyo Midtown)
- www.tokyo-midtown.com
- 9 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo (google maps)
- Skating fee (including shoe rental fee): JPY 1800 (Adult) JPY 1200 (Child）
- Term: Nov 22 – Feb 24, 2025
- Hours: 11:00-21:00
Shin Yokohama Skate Center
- www.princehotels.co.jp
- 2-11 Shinyokohama, Kouhoku-ku, Yokohama (google maps)
- Skating fee: JPY 1200 (Adult）JPY 700 (Child）Rental Shoes: JPY 600 (Adult) JPY400 (Child)
- Term: All year
- Hours: Varies, Check the website for the most up to date information
Yokohama Bank Ice Arena
- www.yokohama-icearena.jp
- 1-1 Hirodaiootamachi, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama (google maps)
- Skating fees: JPY1350 (Adult）JPY850 (Child) including skate rental; JPY1900 (Adult) JPY1400 (Child) excluding skate rental
- Term: All year
- Hours: 10:00-18:30
Aqua Rink Chiba
- www.aquarink-chiba.jp
- address : 224-1 Shinminato, Mihama-ku, Chiba City
- Skating fee: JPY1100 (Adult) JPY900 (High school student) JPY800 (Junior High School student & Elementary School Student) JPY400 (Child) Rental Shoes: JPY300
- Term: All year
- Hours: 9:00-18:00 (Mon -Fri),9:00-18:00 (Sat, Sun, National Holidays)
Indoor Skiing and Snowboarding
Sayama Ski & Snowboarding Area
- https://sayamaski.jp/index.html
- 2167 Kamiyamaguchi, Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture
- Ski & Snowboarding fee: JPY4500（Adult, HS & JHS Student）JPY 1,000 (Child) Term: Nov 1 to March 30
- Hours:10:00-21:00 (Mon-Thu, Sun) 10:00-21:00, 22:00-6:00 (All Night)(Fri, Sat)
Air Boarding/Inner-Tubing
Minakami Kogen Ski Resort (air board)
- www.minakamikogen200.jp/en/
- 6152-1 Fujiwara, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma Prefecture
- Fees: 1 day JPY12000（Adult）(guide , Insurance Airboard rental and ticket for lift included)
- Fees: Half day JPY 8000 （Adult）(guide , Insurance , “Airboard” rental and tickets for the lift/ included)
- Term: Late Dec ‐ Late March
- Hours: By Reservation
Snow Coach Tours
Minakami Kogen Ski Resort
- www.minakamikogen200.jp/en/
- 6152-1 Fujiwara, Minakami-machi, Tone-gun, Gunma Prefecture
- Fee JPY2300 (Adult) JPY1800 (Child)
- Term: Early Jan ‐ Late March
- 15 minutes ride
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