JRA Fukushima Racecourse

JRA Fukushima Racecourse

The only Japan Racing Association racecourse in the Tohoku region. Enjoy the excitement of the seasonal races held during Spring, Summer and Winter, as well as the traditional Tanabata Prize in July.
The racecourse also has other areas for enjoying yourself, including a children's play area and athletic facilities, making it a great place to come with the family.
 

Venue Details

Venue Details
Websitehttp://japanracing.jp/en/racing/go_racing/jra_racecourses/j06.html
Contact

JRA Fukushima Racecourse

(+81) 24-534-2121

Entrance FeeThere is a 100 yen entrance fee on days when races are held.
Related infoParking
Charged and free parking available.
When races are held, parking costs 1,000 yen.
When races are not held, parking costs 500 yen.

Access to the Racecourse
When races are held: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Venue access at other times: 8:50 am - 5:00 pm.
During summer holidays: Open until 6:00 pm.
Dec. to Mar.: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Access Details
Access17-55 Sakuragicho, Fukushima City, Fukushima Pref.
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Getting there

By Train: 10 min bus ride from Fukushima Station on the JR Tohoku Main Line.

Nearby

The World Glassware Hall
Cultural Experiences

Design Your Own Shirakawa Daruma

There are records of Shirakawa Daruma (Japanese traditional dolls) being sold as far back as the feudal reign of the Niwa Domain in 1627. Current Shirakawa Daruma are known as “Shirakawa Tsurugame Shochikubai Daruma.” The faces of these dolls are painted to incorporate various animals and plants, with the eyebrows representing cranes, the mustache representing a turtle, the ears representing pines and plum trees, and the beard representing bamboo or pine trees. All of these images are thought to bring good luck. The daruma is known to be a very classical, lucky talisman, started by Matsudaira Sadanobu, the lord of Shirakawa, when he hired the renowned painter Tani Buncho to paint the now famous face on the daruma doll. Once every year a large Shirakawa Daruma Market is held to celebrate and sell the beloved daruma dolls. You can paint your own daruma at the two daruma workshops in town!

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