Find out what’s on in Saitama this weekend with the best Saitama event list on the web. If its on in Saitama, its on insaitama.com!
**During the 2021 State of Emergency and Coronavirus Outbreak, events are subject to change and cancellation at a moment’s notice. Please do always check with the official website for any last minute changes or cancellations.**

Kawaguchi Green Center Ice Rink Winter 2020 / 2021
December 19 @ 09:00 – February 28 @ 16:00

The Kawaguchi Green Center Ice Rink. In Winter, Kawaguchi Green Center’s summer pools are transformed into a seasonal ice rink. Kawaguchi Green Center is an excellent family friendly complex with various attractions, activities and crafts, and beautiful gardens.
Kawaguchi Green Center Ice Rink
Every year the skate rink opens from around mid December to late in February. However, things are quite different in 2020 – 2021 on account of the Coronavirus. You need to ring in advance to plan your trip to the ice rink. The phone number is 048-281-2524.
Also, you will be required to have your temperature taken on the day. And you need to wear a mask on the ice-rink.
Currently they are planning to open from December 19th to February 28th. There are days during that period when they will be closed. There is also two dates before that period when they partially open. This year that will be December 12th and 13th.
The rink at Kawaguchi Green Center has an excellent reputation and attracts thousands of visitors each year.
Information
Hours & Dates:
December 19th to February 28th (closed Dec 30th, 31st and Jan 1st) from 9 am to 4 pm daily, with last entry at 3 pm. In 2020 – 2021 you have to book in advance.
Cost:
Ice Rink: This year the price has been elevated slightly to 550 yen for adults, 330 yen for high school students and 220 yen for children aged 4 up. Children under 4 are free, but not allowed on the rink alone and must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Shoe rental fee: the shoe rental fee has also increased by a 100 yen to 400 yen ( size 15cm – 32cm) . They have skate “shoes” for small children. In 2020, they are still considering what to do about skate rental during Coronavirus. It is one of the reasons they require you to ring in advance.
Locker fee: 50 yen
Kawaguchi Green Center Ice Rink Access
By public transport: Kawaguchi Green Center is about a ten min walk from the Araijuku Station on the Saitama Rapid Railway Line. There is a bus from bus stop no.7 from the east exit of Kawaguchi station bound for Green Center グリーンセンター.
By car: Free parking for 630 cars. Nearest highway exit is Kawaguchi Chuo on the Tokyo Gaikan motorway.
For other events this weekend please see the Saitama event pages.
Events by their very nature are tentative. Please do check with the official sources for any last minute changes due to weather or other mitigating factors, particularly with the current Coronavirus outbreak.