Kushiro Ice Arena

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Kushiro Ice Arena
KushiroIceArena.jpg
LocationKushiro, Hokkaidō, Japan
OwnerKushiro City
OperatorKushiro City Sports Foundation
Capacity2,539
Opened1996
Tenants
Nippon Paper Cranes
East Hokkaido Cranes (2019 - Present)

The Kushiro Ice Arena (釧路アイスアリーナ) is an arena in the city of Kushiro, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is primarily used for ice hockey, and is the home arena of East Hokkaido Cranes of the Asia League Ice Hockey. The arena was formerly the home of the Nippon Paper Cranes, until their demise in 2019.

It was opened in 1996 and holds 2,539 seats, plus near 500 standing-room only.

It is situated in the Japan National Route 38 close to the Nippon Paper plant, former owners of the Paper Cranes.

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Coordinates: 43°00′48″N 144°21′36″E / 43.013262°N 144.360051°E / 43.013262; 144.360051


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