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Horse racing in Japan — the 25 racecourses still running
日本の競馬場
This page lists 25 horse racing tracks of Japan, compiled from a collection in a travel app. The collection includes both the large JRA turf courses and smaller local dirt tracks that host horse racing in Japan. These venues are spread across 16 of Japan's 47 prefectures, from Hokkaido in the north to Saga in the south.
The list provides a geographical overview of the country's active racecourses. Examples include Tokyo Racecourse and Ohi Racecourse in Tokyo, Nakayama Racecourse in Chiba, and Kyoto Racecourse in Kyoto. Other tracks like Obihiro Racecourse in Hokkaido and Saga Racecourse in Saga are also included.
Travellers can use this list to locate racecourses across Japan, whether they are interested in major events or local races. The information allows for planning visits to these specific locations.
Hokkaido 北海道
Obihiro Racecourse
帯広競馬場Experience the thrill of Ban'ei horse racing, a unique spectacle where powerful draft horses pull heavy sleds.
Mombetsu Racecourse
門別競馬場Witness thrilling horse racing action at Mombetsu Racecourse, nestled in the scenic Hokkaido, Japan.
Hakodate Racecourse
函館競馬場Hakodate Racecourse: Thrilling horse races in Hokkaido, part of Japan's prestigious Horse Racing Tracks.
Sapporo Racecourse
札幌競馬場Sapporo Racecourse, Hokkaido: horse racing at its finest in Japan's northern gem.
Iwate 岩手
Mizusawa Racecourse
水沢競馬場Experience thrilling horse racing at Mizusawa Racecourse, located in Iwate, one of the Horse Racing Tracks of Japan.
Morioka Racecourse
盛岡競馬場Experience the thrill of horse racing at Morioka Racecourse in Iwate, Japan.
Fukushima 福島
Fukushima Race Course
福島競馬場Fukushima Race Course: a premier horse racing track in Fukushima, Japan, home to exciting races.
Saitama 埼玉
Urawa Racecourse
浦和競馬場Urawa Racecourse, a premier horse racing track in Saitama, Japan. Experience the thrill of the races!
Chiba 千葉
Nakayama Racecourse
中山競馬場Nakayama Racecourse, a premier horse racing track in Chiba, Japan, offers thrilling races.
Funabashi Racecourse
船橋競馬場Horse racing in Chiba, Japan. Experience the thrilling atmosphere at Funabashi Racecourse, a premier track.
Tokyo 東京
Tokyo Racecourse
東京競馬場Tokyo Racecourse in Japan offers thrilling horse racing action and unforgettable experiences.
Ohi Racecourse
大井競馬場Experience the thrill of horse racing at Ohi Racecourse, a premier track in Tokyo, Japan.
Kanagawa 神奈川
Kawasaki Racecourse
川崎競馬場Experience the thrill of horse racing at Kawasaki Racecourse, nestled in Kanagawa, Japan.
Niigata 新潟
Niigata Racecourse
新潟競馬場Experience thrilling horse racing at Niigata Racecourse, a highlight among Japan's premier tracks.
Ishikawa 石川
Kanazawa Racecourse
金沢競馬場Experience the thrill of horse racing at Kanazawa Racecourse in Ishikawa, Japan.
Gifu 岐阜
Kasamatsu Racecourse
笠松競馬場Kasamatsu Racecourse: Premier horse racing in Gifu, Japan. Experience the thrill of the track.
Aichi 愛知
Chukyo Racecourse
中京競馬場Chukyo Racecourse: Aichi, Japan. Experience the thrill of horse racing at this premier track.
Nagoya Racecourse
名古屋競馬場Nagoya Racecourse, Aichi, Japan is one of the Horse Racing Tracks of Japan.
Kyoto 京都
Kyoto Racecourse
京都競馬場Experience the thrill of horse racing at Kyoto Racecourse, nestled in the heart of Japan.
Hyogo 兵庫
Sonoda Racecourse
園田競馬場Experience the thrill of horse racing at Sonoda Racecourse, nestled in Hyogo, Japan. A historic track for equestrian enthusiasts.
Himeji Racecourse
姫路競馬場Himeji Racecourse, in Hyogo, is one of Japan’s horse racing tracks.
Hanshin Racecourse
阪神競馬場Hanshin Racecourse, a premier horse racing track in Hyogo, Japan, offers thrilling races.
Kochi 高知
Kochi Racecourse
高知競馬場Experience the thrill of live horse racing at Kochi Racecourse every weekend, a celebrated fixture in Japan's equestrian scene.
Fukuoka 福岡
Kokura Racecourse
小倉競馬場Experience the thrill of horse racing at Kokura Racecourse, nestled in Fukuoka, Japan.
Saga 佐賀
Saga Racecourse
佐賀競馬場Saga Racecourse: A thrilling horse racing track in Saga, Japan.
Photo credits
- Nakayama Racecourse — くろふね — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Tokyo Racecourse — Goki — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Saga Racecourse — kanegen — CC BY 2.0 · source
- Sonoda Racecourse — りえたん — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Himeji Racecourse — Fusianasan1350 — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Obihiro Racecourse — Equus koku — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Niigata Racecourse — ジョンドウ — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Mizusawa Racecourse — Bedside Moon — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Urawa Racecourse — Nirmaljoshi — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Kasamatsu Racecourse — Goki — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Kanazawa Racecourse — Unmaokur — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Mombetsu Racecourse — Goki (talk) — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Kochi Racecourse — 馬面長伊奈 — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Chukyo Racecourse — Cake6 (talk) — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Fukushima Race Course — Goki (talk) — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Funabashi Racecourse — 国土交通省 — Attribution · source
- Hakodate Racecourse — Goki (talk) — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Hanshin Racecourse — Cake6 (talk) — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Kawasaki Racecourse — Flickr user SATOSHI TOMIYAMA — CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Kokura Racecourse — Goki (talk) — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Kyoto Racecourse — PlusMinus — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Morioka Racecourse — Bedside Moon — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Nagoya Racecourse — りえたん — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Ohi Racecourse — No machine-readable author provided. Goki assumed (based on copyright claims). — CC BY 2.5 · source
- Sapporo Racecourse — Keimaya — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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