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JRA Fukushima Racecourse
Fukushima City has a long and proud horse racing history. Established in 1918, Fukushima Racecourse is the only Japan Racing Association (JRA) racecourse in the Tohoku region. It features a 1,600 m grass course, a 1,444.6 m dirt course and a 2,750 m steeplechase course. Fukushima Racecourse hosts three race meetings every year (Spring, Summer, and Autumn). Each event runs for 6 to 12 days.
Opening Hours
| Race Day | 9:00am ~ 5:00pm |
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| Non-Race Days | 10:00am ~ 12:00pm, 1:00pm ~ 4:00pm |
| Closed | Mondays, Tuesdays, Weekends, Public Holidays, and Temporary Closures |
Admission
| General Admission | 100 yen |
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Access from Fukushima Station
Bus
| Route | All Buses from East Exit Bus Stop No. 2, 3 |
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| From | East Exit Bus Stop No. 2, 3 |
| To | Keibajo-mae (競馬場前) |
| Fare | 230 yen |
| Time | 9 min (+ 3 min walk) |
Nearby Attractions
・Iwaya Kannon (1.0 km)
・Mt. Shinobu (1.3 km)
・Fukushima Inari Shrine (1.7 km)
・Kotori no Mori (3.4 km)
・Hanamiyama (3.9 km)
Links
・Fukushima Racecourse (JRA) Homepage (English)
・Fukushima City Tourism and Convention Association (Japanese)
