# Keraike Ice Rink 10th anniversary and season opening

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/keraike-ice-rink-10th-anniversary-and-season-opening
> Updated: 2026-10-13T02:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Keraike Ice Rink in the Karuizawa Hoshino Area is scheduled to open for the season on October 30, 2026. As one of the earliest opening outdoor rinks in Japan, the facility allows visitors to skate among autumn foliage, eventually transitioning from artificial cooling to natural ice as winter progresses.

To commemorate its 10th anniversary, the rink is offering special promotions for Nagano Prefecture residents. This includes free admission and skate rentals on October 30 and 31, followed by discounted rates available from November 1 through November 20, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: Keraike Ice Rink to open in Karuizawa on October 30, 2026

Japan’s earliest opening outdoor ice rink, Keraike Ice Rink in Karuizawa, will open on October 30, 2026, featuring natural ice and anniversary promotions for Nagano residents.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keraike-ice-rink-to-open-in-karuizawa-on-october-30-2026

### 2026-10-06: Kera Ike Skating Rink announces 10th anniversary celebrations

Kera Ike Skating Rink in Karuizawa is celebrating its 10th anniversary by offering free admission to Nagano Prefecture residents on October 30 and 31, 2026.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kera-ike-skating-rink-announces-10th-anniversary-celebrations

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