Morioka Racecourse Aurora Park

Morioka City

Central Iwate

It opened in the spring of 1996 on a total site area of 128 ha, the largest site in Japan, with a turf course, the first of its kind for local horse racing. It is equipped with a large screen and indoor standing room with a view of the paddock. It looks like it would be fun to spread out a lunch box with your family on the grass field.

Address: 10 Kamiyagita, Shinjo, Morioka 020-0803
Business Hours: Horse racing dates (usually held on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays)
Price: 200 yen
Access: Route 1: Morioka Station → [35 minutes by bus] Morioka Racecourse Aurora Park

Route 2: Morioka Minami IC → [25 minutes by car] Morioka Racecourse Aurora Park
Parking: 3000 units (free)
Inquiries: Morioka Racecourse
Phone number 019-651-2999
Website: http://www.iwatekeiba.or.jp/

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