(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)
Take to the ice at Enagic Sports World Southern Hill in Haebaru Town.
The amusement complex’s year-round ice arena offers lessons for beginners and skaters of all ages.
The rink holds lessons for both adults and children several times a week. Sunday lessons, however, are specifically geared towards beginners.
Gear up with rental skates and protective gear before you test your skills and balance on the ice.
The one-hour class includes warm-up, drills and safety practices to learn to fall and getting up without hurting yourself.
Students can also practice jumping and small spins after getting comfortable with skating around the rink.
Learn more about skating at this fun spot in Okinawa at the link below.
Enagic Sports World Southern Hill
GPS Coordinates: 26.208059, 127.728373
Hours (ice arena): 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. (weekdays), 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Sat., Sun. and holidays)
Fees for ice skating: 1,900 yen (approx.$12.3) for those 18 years old and above, 1,700 yen for ages between 13 and 17, 1,500 yen for those between 7 and 12, 1,300 yen for those six years old and below.
Sunday Ice skating class for beginners
Time: 9-10 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. on Sundays
Fees: 2,500 yen per lesson (approx. $16.17) for adults.
*The first lesson costs 1,000 yen for elementary school students and below, 1,200 yen for middle school students and above.
*Reservation required.
*The ice arena is open year-round.
For more info, check out the website.
