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Sapporo Hokkaido Hockey

Sapporo Hokkaido is home to 5 hockey teams and 8 ice rinks. Browse listings below, claim your listing if you're listed, or add a new listing if we're missing something.

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Hockey in Sapporo Hokkaido

Sapporo Hokkaido is one of the most active hockey markets in Japan, with 5 teams and 8 ice rinks. The city's hockey infrastructure supports year-round play, from professional ranks to youth programs.

Hockey in Sapporo Hokkaido spans 4 teams in Asia League Ice Hockey, 1 team in Japan National Team Programme.

With 8 rinks, Sapporo Hokkaido can host simultaneous games, practices, and tournaments. Notable facilities include DyDo DRINCO Ice Arena (Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel), Higashiyamato Skate Centre (BIGBOX Higashiyamato), Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena. This infrastructure is the backbone of the city's hockey scene, supporting everything from youth leagues to adult recreational play.

Sapporo Hokkaido sits within the broader Japan hockey landscape.

Hockey in Sapporo Hokkaido at a glance

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⛸️ Ice Rinks in Sapporo Hokkaido

DyDo DRINCO Ice Arena (Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel)

📍 3-4 Shinyokohama, Kohoku-ku

📞 +81 45 471 4000🌐 Website →

Olympic-sized year-round indoor rink. Part of Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel complex. One of Japan's premier competitive venues – hosted numerous national championships and ISU events.

Higashiyamato Skate Centre (BIGBOX Higashiyamato)

📍 BIGBOX Higashiyamato, Higashiyamato

Year-round indoor rink. Part of the BIGBOX multiplex. Figure skating programs.

Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena

📍 1-1 Minami 174 Jo Nishi 14 Chome, Minami-ku, Sapporo

📞 +81 11 571 2121

Olympic-sized indoor arena. Hokkaido's premier ice venue. Capacity 8,000. Used for 2022 World Junior Championship. Home of Japan national team training. Hokkaido is Japan's ice hockey heartland.

MAO RINK TACHIKAWA TACHIHI

📍 Tachikawa Tachihi Shopping Centre

Year-round indoor rink in western Tokyo. Named after figure skater Mao Asada.

Meiji Jingu Gaien Ice Skating Rink

📍 11-1 Kasumigaokacho, Shinjuku-ku

📞 +81 3 3403 0779🌐 Website →

Olympic-sized (60x30m). Opened 1963. Only year-round rink in central Tokyo. 1 min from National Stadium Station (Toei Oedo Line). Closed May 8–Jul 20, 2025 for construction; confirmed reopened Jul 2025. Adults ¥1,370; children ¥950 + ¥510 skate hire.

Osaka Prefectural Kadoma Sports Center (Namihaya Dome)

📍 2-1 Wakaeatsuta-cho, Kadoma

📞 +81 72 896 1011

Olympic-sized indoor rink. Hosted 2024–25 Japan Figure Skating Senior Championships (Dec 2024). Major competitive venue for figure skating.

Tokyo Tatsumi Ice Arena

📍 2-2-2 Tatsumi, Koto-ku (former Tatsumi International Swimming Center site)

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NEW – opened September 2025. Tokyo's first metropolitan-run year-round ice arena. Main rink 60x30m (5,000 seats incl. 42 wheelchair). Sub rink 47x17m. Curling capability. Hosts figure skating, ice hockey, short-track speed skating. 10 min walk from Tatsumi Station (Yurakucho Line). Hosted 2025–26 Japan Figure Skating Championships (Junior).

Tsukisamu Gymnasium Ice Arena

📍 3-1 Minami 172 Jo Higashi 2 Chome, Toyohira-ku

Olympic-sized year-round indoor rink in Sapporo. Used for figure skating training and competitions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hockey in Sapporo Hokkaido

What hockey scene is in Sapporo Hokkaido?

Sapporo Hokkaido is a hockey market in Japan tracked by RinkStop. Our directory currently lists 5 teams, 8 ice rinks, and 0 youth programs here. We do not currently have a hand-curated profile for Sapporo Hokkaido; listings below are sourced from the operators themselves.

How many ice rinks are there in Sapporo Hokkaido?

RinkStop currently tracks 8 indoor ice rinks in Sapporo Hokkaido, including DyDo DRINCO Ice Arena (Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel), Higashiyamato Skate Centre (BIGBOX Higashiyamato), Makomanai Sekisui Heim Ice Arena. The full list is below; if you operate a rink we are missing, you can claim your rink listing.

How many hockey teams play in Sapporo Hokkaido?

We currently track 5 hockey teams in Sapporo Hokkaido. These teams are spread across 2 leagues, including Asia League Ice Hockey (4 teams), Japan National Team Programme (1 team). Browse the team list below to see logos, league affiliations, and links to each team's full profile.

Does Sapporo Hokkaido have a professional hockey team?

RinkStop does not currently list a professional hockey team based in Sapporo Hokkaido. Amateur, junior, college, and youth programs may still be active — see the team list below for what we have on file.

Can my kid play youth hockey in Sapporo Hokkaido?

RinkStop does not currently list youth hockey programs in Sapporo Hokkaido. For nearby options, browse the parent Japan directory or search the full hockey directory.

How is hockey organized in Japan?

Ice hockey in Japan is organized by the Japan Ice Hockey Federation (JIHF). The top men's league is the Asia League Ice Hockey, which includes clubs from Japan and South Korea; the domestic-only Japan Ice Hockey League (JIHL) is also active. The Japanese national team is competitive at the IIHF World Championship Division I level and has produced a handful of NHL-drafted players. According to IIHF member-association… Browse the full Japan directory →

How big is Sapporo Hokkaido?

RinkStop does not currently publish a population figure for Sapporo Hokkaido. For population data, refer to official census sources in Japan. Our directory focuses on hockey infrastructure (rinks, teams, programs) rather than demographics.

How current is the data on this page?

RinkStop updates rink, team, and program listings as operators edit them through listing claims. Counts above reflect what was in our database when this page was last rendered. If you spot a missing rink or team, the fastest fix is to claim the listing and add it.