Banei Tokachi
The Only One in the World! Races Where Horses Pull Iron Sleds to Compete
Obihiro Racecourse (Banei Tokachi) is the only place in the world that holds "Ban'ei Horse Racing." "Banei Horse Racing" is a race where draft horses, weighing around one ton, pull heavy iron sleds weighing up to one ton, competing in power, speed, and endurance. The sight of these Ban'ei horses pulling heavy sleds and running a 200-meter course that includes two inclines is incredibly powerful and captivating. The tradition of farmers' draft horses testing their strength during Hokkaido's pioneering era has been passed down to the present day and continues to move people as a Hokkaido Heritage.
Adjacent to Obihiro Racecourse is "Tokachi Mura," where you can savor the various "delicious flavors" of Tokachi. The direct sales shop is lined with fresh vegetables and ingredients sourced from Tokachi producers. Local gourmet dishes such as desserts and pork rice bowls are renowned as a "treasure trove of food."
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General Information
- Postal code
- 〒080-0023
- Address
- 北海道帯広市西13条南9丁目
- Telephone Number
- 0155-34-0825（Obihiro Racecourse）
- Open
- Basically, races are held on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays,please inquire for departure time.
- Closed
- Depends on content
*Please check our website or contact us. - Car Park
- 400 spaces, free
- Directions
- ● By bus: About 15 minutes from Obihiro Station Bus Terminal, get off at "Obihiro Racecourse"
● By car: About 7 minutes from JR Obihiro Station
● By car: About 15 minutes from Obihiro-Hiroo Expwy Memuro Obihiro IC - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
