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The world's only Ban'ei horse race, in which horses weighing over one ton compete in strength and speed on a straight course while pulling iron sleds loaded with weights. The race, which started as a contest of strength between farm horses during the pioneering days of Hokkaido, has been passed down to modern times and is now a moving event for people as a Hokkaido heritage site.
ばんえい十勝 帯広観光コンベンション協会Business Hours
Races held: Saturday, Sunday and Monday
*Please check the official website for race times.
*Even on days when there are no races, tickets are sold at other venues, so entry is possible (please inquire about opening times).
regular closing day
Facilities on site
・Tokachimura: Wednesday
・Petting Zoo: Tuesday
Fee
On race days: Admission fee 100 yen
parking lot
Available (free / 400 cars)
Location
Obihiro Racecourse, 13-jo Nishi 9-chome, Obihiro City
・About 7 minutes by car from Obihiro Station
・Get off at the bus stop "Obihiro Keibajo-mae"
*Information listed is current as of March 2025.
*The information posted may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.
