Guide to Horse Racecourse in Japan: Hakodate Racecourse / 函館競馬場
[My Rating]
・Accessibility ★★☆ Easy to get there by public transport
・Atmosphere ★☆☆ Cozy
・Facility ★☆☆ Basic
・Entertainment around the racecourse ★★☆ Good
[Best Season to visit]
July
[General Information]
・Location: Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido prefecture 北海道函館市
・Nearest Station: Keibajo-mae station 競馬場前駅 (Hakodate City Tram 函館市電)
・Established in 1896
・Operated by JRA (Japan Racing Association)
・Type of race: Flat only
・Type of racecourse: Turf and Dirt (Right-handed)
・Racing Season: June and July
・Dress Code: None
・Fee: 200 yen for general admission with free seats on first-come-first-served basis. Besides, there are several luxury seats required reservation by internet in advance or by ticket booth at the racecourse.
[2024 Flat Grade races in Hakodate Racecourse]
<June>
June 6
- GIII / Hakodate Sprint Stakes 函館スプリントステークス /1,200m Turf (3yo or older)
<July>
July 13
- GIII / Hakodate Nisai Stakes 函館2歳ステークス/ 1,200m Turf (2yo only)
July 14
- GIII / Hakodate Kinen 函館記念 / 2,000m Turf (3yo or older)
[Access from major cities]
from Tokyo (Tokyo Haneda Airport) ✈️
- Haneda Airport → Hakodate Airport (by plane) / 1.5h
- Hakodate Airport → Hakodate Racecourse (by taxi) / 15min
* Buses from Hakodate Airport to Hakodate Racecourse also operate, but few.
from Tokyo (Tokyo station) 🚅
- Tokyo Station → Shin-Hakodate Hokuto Station (by Hokkaido Shinkansen (bullet train)) / 4h
- Shin-Hakodate Hokuto Station → Hakodate Station (by JR Hakodate line) / 25min
- Hakodate Station → Keibajo-mae Station (by Hakodate City Tram) / 30min
[Official website]
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[Entartainment around the racecourse]
Hakodate is one of major tourist destination (especially seafood) in Hokkaido island.
Information on other racecourses in Japan 🏇🇯🇵
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