| 1981 NHK Trophy | |
|---|---|
| Season: | 1981–82 |
| Location: | Kobe |
| Champions | |
Men's singles:  Fumio Igarashi | |
Ladies' singles:  Kristina Wegelius | |
Pairs:  Kitty Carruthers / Peter Carruthers | |
Ice dance:  Karen Barber / Nicholas Slater | |
| Previous: 1980 NHK Trophy | |
| Next: 1982 NHK Trophy | |
The 1981 NHK Trophy was held in Kobe. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing.