FUTAKO TAMAGAWA RISE SKATE GARDEN 2026 (二子玉川ライズ スケートガーデン 2026), a winter-only outdoor skating rink made with real ice, will open in the Central Plaza (中央広場) of Futako Tamagawa Rise (二子玉川ライズ) from Saturday, December 5, 2026 to Sunday, February 28, 2027. Futako Tamagawa Rise is a large mixed-use complex directly connected to Futako-tamagawa Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line and Oimachi Line.
The Skate Garden started in 2012 and is now in its 15th year. About 20,000 people visited last year, and it has become a regular winter event at Futako Tamagawa Rise.
Scene from a past event.
A Rink in Champagne Gold
The outdoor ice rink covers about 390 square meters and is made with real ice. Beginners and children have long enjoyed it as a place to skate casually.
This year, the key visual of the rink was created by art director and graphic designer 増子勇作. The design is based on "champagne gold" (シャンパンゴールド), a color that harmonizes with the surrounding illuminations, and it gives the whole winter town of Futako Tamagawa Rise a unified look. The rink is also linked to the LED decorations of the Christmas tree and the surrounding illuminations, so the ice and the light together create a warm, fantastic glow.
The children drawn on the rink share the world of the "Christmas Window" (クリスマスウィンドウ) placed in front of the Christmas tree in the Galleria (ガレリア) of Futako Tamagawa Rise. The two scenes are designed to go together, bringing a lively and warm winter atmosphere to the entire town.
Scene from a past event.
Opening Event With Professional Skater Nobunari Oda
On opening day, professional skater Nobunari Oda (織田信成) will appear again this year, following his appearance last year, and give a special performance. He will also join the audience for a "Skate Quiz Battle" (スケートクイズ対決), where visitors can learn about skating while having fun.
The MC will be the impressionist Koniwa (こにわ), who is known for impressions of Shuzo Matsuoka (松岡修造), Takaaki Ishibashi (石橋貴明) of とんねるず, and others.
Scene from a past event.
- Date and time: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
- Admission: Free to watch
Profile of Nobunari Oda (織田信成)
Born on March 25, 1987, in Takatsuki, Osaka. He started skating at age 3 and won the national championships (全日本選手権) in 2008. He announced his retirement in 2013 and has been active as a professional skater, commentator, and TV personality. He returned to competition in October 2022 and placed 4th at the national championships in December 2024. He retired from competition in January 2025 and now mainly appears in ice shows and works as a commentator and TV personality. He is a father of four, and his favorite foods are pancakes and shaved ice.
Support for Beginners and Children, and Five Skating Classes
In addition to rental skating aids for beginners and children making their skating debut, five types of skating classes (スケート教室) are held, so visitors can choose by level and purpose. The lessons are divided into classes and carefully teach how to put on skates and how to stand on the ice, so everyone from first-timers to those who want to step up can take part.
- First-Time Class (はじめて教室): A class that lets participants make their debut on the ice from age 3
- Parent-Child Class (親子教室): A class for families to skate together
- Winter Vacation Intensive Class (冬休み集中教室): A three-day class aimed at intensive improvement, popular every year
- Beginner Class (初級教室): A class for learning the basics
- Intermediate Class (中級教室): A class for trying more advanced skills such as turns and spins
Scene from a past event.
Skating Class Information (Common to All Classes)
- Venue: Skate rink in the Central Plaza, Futako Tamagawa Rise (二子玉川ライズ 中央広場 スケートリンク)
- How to join: Reservation only. Reservations open on a rolling basis from Wednesday, December 2, at 10:00 AM.
- Payment: Pay at the ticket machine on the day.
- What to bring: Gloves and comfortable clothing (long sleeves and long pants)
- Helmets: Bringing your own helmet is recommended.
- Bad weather: Classes may be canceled in bad weather, and an announcement will be made on the official X account on the day.
- Make-up classes: None
For how to make reservations and details of each class, see the class event page.
Event Details
- Event: FUTAKO TAMAGAWA RISE SKATE GARDEN 2026 (二子玉川ライズ スケートガーデン 2026)
- Period: Saturday, December 5, 2026 to Sunday, February 28, 2027 (85 days in total). Closed on Friday, January 1, 2027 (a national holiday).
- Venue: Central Plaza, Futako Tamagawa Rise (二子玉川ライズ 中央広場), 1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
- Hours:
- Weekdays: 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM (reception closes at 6:30 PM)
- Weekends and national holidays: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (reception closes at 6:30 PM)
- Saturday, December 5: opening event from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM, general operation from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Monday, December 28, 2026 to Wednesday, January 6, 2027: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (reception closes at 6:30 PM)
- Hours may change, or operation may be canceled, in bad weather.
- Capacity: 150 people (the number of people may be limited depending on conditions)
- Admission (rental skates included): Adults ¥2,200 / Students (junior high, high school, and university) ¥2,000 / Elementary school students ¥1,700 / Preschool children ¥1,200
- A student ID is required for the student price.
- After-5 discount: Admission from 5:00 PM onward is ¥500 off the regular price on all days during the period.
- Rentals and sales: Gloves (large or small) ¥300 each, socks (large or small) ¥300 each, various skating aids (20 minutes) ¥500
- Safety rules: To prevent injuries, long sleeves, long pants, and gloves are required. Gloves are available for purchase on site.
- Official event page: https://www.rise.sc/eventnews/detail/?cd=001500
