Enjoy an early start to the season in the autumn foliage forest. Kera Pond Skating Rink opens October 30th.2026 / 10 / 30 ~ 2027 / 3 / 7

The Kera Pond Skating Rink, surrounded by forest, will open for the season on Friday, October 30th.

In the beautiful autumn foliage season of Karuizawa, enjoy an early ice skating experience amidst the forests adorned with maple and larch trees. As winter deepens, the ice on the pond will expand, and soon you'll be able to glide on rare natural ice. Why not experience the changing seasons of Karuizawa's nature from autumn to winter from the ice?

An early first ski run in a forest surrounded by autumn foliage.

At the end of October, the Kera Pond Skating Rink is a place where the surrounding trees are ablaze with color. You can enjoy outdoor skating while admiring the autumn scenery. When it first opens, the skating area is compact, making it ideal even for those who are not used to skating.

Take a break with a latte decorated with forest creatures.

The adjoining cafe offers warm drinks such as coffee and cocoa. You can also enjoy cafe lattes decorated with images of forest creatures like woodpeckers and flying squirrels. You can eat and drink rinkside while still wearing your skates, so you can relax between skating sessions while enjoying the forest scenery.

In winter, head to the rare natural ice rink.

Kera Pond Skating Rink is a skating rink located in the middle of a forest, utilizing water flowing from the adjacent "Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest."
In autumn, a cooling system is used to freeze a portion of the pond, but as winter deepens from late December to early January, the entire pond freezes due to the severe cold, expanding the area where skating is possible. Enjoying the changing appearance of the ice with the seasons, as well as the scenery of the forest, is one of the unique charms of this rink.

▶ For detailed business informationKera Pond Skating Rink Official Page.

In addition, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of its opening, the facility will be open free of charge on October 30th (Fri) and 31st (Sat), and will also offer special discounts until November 20th (Fri) for residents, employees, and students of Nagano Prefecture.

▶ Click here for details on free admission and special offers for Nagano Prefecture residents.