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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; 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

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station

JR Obihiro Station (~15-20 min walk)

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