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Banei Tokachi (Obihiro Racecourse)
帯広競馬場（ばんえい十勝）Hokkaido
The world's only surviving Ban'ei horse racing track, where jockeys ride sleds pulled by draft horses weighing up to a ton over sand hills on a straight 200m course. It's a living remnant of Hokkaido's pioneer farming culture, designated a Hokkaido Heritage site.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Year-round; summer Friday night races are especially atmospheric
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.4· 308 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Admission
- Admission to Obihiro Racecourse (Banei) is free; betting optional. Official Banei Tokachi site.
- Nearest station
- JR Obihiro Station (~15-20 min walk)
- Website
- baneibokujo.co.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
10:00–16:00FreeStored weekly hours
Daily 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tags
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