Guide to Horse Racecourse in Japan: Kokura Racecourse /小倉競馬場
[My Rating]
・Accessibility ★★★ Excellent (Easy to get there by public transport from major cities)
・Atmosphere ★☆☆ Enough
・Facility ★★☆ Basic
・Entertainment around the racecourse ★☆☆ Standard
[Best Season to visit]
August *It’s obviously hot, however it’s worth visiting Kokura racecourse in summer, enjoyning hot summer in Japanese southmost main island.
[General Information]
・Location: Kitakyushu, Fukuoka prefecture / 福岡県 北九州市
・Nearest Station:Keibajo-mae 競馬場前 (Kitakyushu monorail 北九州モノレール）*
・Established in 1931
・Operated by JRA (Japan Racing Association)
・Type of race: Flat and Hurdle
・Type of racecourse: Turf and Dirt (Right-handed)
・Racing Season: February and August
・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.
[Flat Grade races in Kokura Racecourse]
<February>
- GIII / Kokura Daishoten小倉大賞典 /1,800m Turf (4yo or older)
<August>
- GIII / Kitakyushu Kinen北九州記念 / 1,200m Turf (3yo or older)
- GIII / Kokura Kinen 小倉記念 / 2,000m (3yo or older)
- GIII / Kokura Nisai Stakes 小倉2歳ステークス / 1,200m Turf (2yo only)
[Jump Grade race]
<June>
- J-GIII /Kokura Summer Jump /小倉サマージャンプ/ 3,390m (3yo or older)
[Access from major cities]
1. from Kitakyushu (Kokura station)
- Kokura station → Keibajo-mar station (by Kitakyushu monorail)/ 15m
2. from Fukuoka (Hakata station)
- Hakata station →Kokura station (by Sanyo Shinkansen Bullet train) / 20m
- Kokura station → Keibajo-mar station (by Kitakyushu monorail)/ 15 m
[Official website]
<ENG> https://japanracing.jp/en/racing/go_racing/jra_racecourses/j08.html
<JPN> https://www.jra.go.jp/facilities/race/kokura/index.html
<How to bet> https://japanracing.jp/en/racing/go_racing/guide/betting.html
[Entartainment around the racecourse]
- Moji ko hystorical district
- Toto museum (Toilet museum)