Tokachi Oval

帯広市 · Public skating times & prices

An indoor 400 m ice oval in Obihiro Forest Park that opened on 1 September 2009

Public skating at Tokachi Oval: the next 7 days

Monday, October 12

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Wednesday, October 14

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Thursday, October 15

  • · 一般開放
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Friday, October 16

  • · 一般開放
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Saturday, October 17

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Sunday, October 18

  • · 一般開放
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Address
南町南7線56番地7, 帯広市, 080-0856
Phone
+81 155 49 4000
Website
obihiro-foundation.jp
The brick-paved forecourt and covered entrance of the Tokachi Oval, with the building's older name, Obihiro Forest Speed Skating Rink, on the wall sign. — Tokachi Oval
The brick-paved forecourt and covered entrance of the Tokachi Oval, with the building's older name, Obihiro Forest Speed Skating Rink, on the wall sign. Photo: Google Maps listing · Source
The 400-metre ice of the Tokachi Oval seen from the boards, with the ring of floodlights and steel roof trusses overhead. — Tokachi Oval
The 400-metre ice of the Tokachi Oval seen from the boards, with the ring of floodlights and steel roof trusses overhead. Photo: Google Maps listing · Source

Japan's second indoor speed skating oval, a national training centre in Obihiro

Meiji Hokkaido Tokachi Oval is an indoor 400-metre speed skating rink in Obihiro Forest Park, opened on 1 September 2009 as the second indoor speed skating oval in Japan after Nagano's M-Wave. It replaced the outdoor Obihiro Forest rink that had opened in 1985, and it is a designated National Training Center for speed skating.

The standard double track is built to the international federation's type C standard, with a track 15 metres wide and steel pipes embedded in the floor. The stands seat 1,000 people, with standing room for 2,000 more along the running track. The oval held a World Cup meeting in 2010 and won a public building prize in 2014.

The rink's own site records an interview with Olympic medallist Miho Takagi, who grew up in Tokachi's skating scene and has used this oval while competing. Recreational public skating is a separate part of the monthly chart: during those blocks racers may not skate at all, and the chart marks the athletes' sessions between them.

Before you head out.

Admission, rentals and arrival details, researched from official rink information. Source checks stay current for 30 days.

Admission

A public skating ticket costs ¥800 for adults and ¥400 for seniors and high school students; the ticket price includes tax on the price page.

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Skates & rentals

Half-length speed skates can be hired for ¥500 and slap speed skates for ¥700, during public sessions only.

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Skating with children

Elementary and junior high school pupils cannot use the rink on their own after 18:00.

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Parking & arrival

There are two car parks, with 232 spaces (16 for buses) and 86 spaces (6 for disabled drivers).

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Accessibility

Skaters who hold a physical disability, rehabilitation or mental health certificate skate free.

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Amenities

Wi-Fi is available.

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A source check records what the rink published on that date. Session-specific booking details take precedence.