Niigata Racecourse - Horse Racing in Japan

Niigata Racecourse Area Guide
Tsukioka Spa
Sado Island
The hot spring at Tsukioka has one of the
highest sulfur contents in Japan. The spring
water, renowned for its skin beautifying properties, is a mystical emerald green.
An hour from Niigata by jetfoil. Come and see
the crested ibis, Sado goldmines, gigantic cedar trees, fields of Glycyrrhiza and many
other fascinating sights.
Similar to a European racecourse,
Niigata is one of Japan’s biggest racing venues
Niigata, the only racecourse in Japan to have a straight course (turf 1,000 meters),
is also one of the largest courses in Japan.
Both the 2,223 meters of its turf course (total length) and
the 659-meter home stretch on the outer course are unrivaled in Japan.
Dynamic racing contests on this huge racecourse,
reminiscent of a European venue, can be enjoyed from two spectator stands.
One is the Ibis Stand, named after the crested ibis, the official bird of
Niigata Prefecture and designated as a Special Natural Monument.
The other is the NiLS (= Niigata Long Straight) 21 Stand,
built in 2001 to coincide with the opening of the straight course.
Niigata Foods
Blessed with an
abundance of nature, Niigata is a real treasure trove of tasty
foods! As well as koshihikari, Japan’s No. 1 rice
variety, there are various other delicacies to be
tried, including edible wild plants, seafood, and
the local saké, dubbed “Niigata Tanrei” for its
superb flavour and smooth texture.
Straight course
Fireworks
The annual Niigata Festival, held from Friday to Sunday in early August, culminates
in a grand firework display, when around
10,000 fireworks are released to light up
the summer night sky.
Niigata Airport
The only straight course
in Japan.
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The two stands are fully air-conditioned,
comfortable indoor spaces with panoramic
views. Here, spectators can enjoy the thrill
of the race in comfort.
Niigata
Station
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Shin-Shin Bypass
Ebigase
Interchange
Shichikuyama
Interchange
Niigata-Chuo Niigata-Kameda
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National
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No. 49
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JR Hakushin Line
Niigata Airport Interchange
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Nihonkai-Tohoku
Expressway
Niigata
Racecourse
Agano River
Niigata-Nishi
Interchange
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JR Echigo Line
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Toyosaka
Keibajo
Interchange Interchange
Toyosaka-Niigata
Higashiko Interchange
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Toyosaka Station
Niigata Racecourse
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Finishing post
The finishing post is adorned with the crested
ibis, symbol of Niigata.
( A c c e s s ) 40 minutes by shuttle bus from JR Niigata Station (South Exit) /30 minutes by bus
from JR Shibata Station/15 minutes by shuttle bus from JR Toyosaka Station/
20 minutes by car from Niigata Airport
*Times are only meant as a guide. It may take longer to travel on race meet days,
depending on traffic conditions.
(Car parks) All JRA-operated car parks near the racecourse are free of charge.
(Admission) 100 yen (free for under 15’s)
(Gates open) 09:00 (subject to change depending on congestion levels, etc.)
Come and experience
the excitement of a lifetime!
There’s more than just racing! Niigata Race course – a wonderland full of interesting spots.
Turf Vision
When the action’s too
far away, check it out
on Turf Vision! As well
as race footage, the
screens show scenes
from the Parade Ring,
odds board, payout
money and various
other information.
Finishing Post
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NiLS21 Stand
Ibis Stand
Stand
Parade Ring
Entrance
Information
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Facilities around the stands
▲ Betting points
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Walls lined with automatic bet vendors and payout machines. This makes it easy to place bets
and collect your winnings.
Come straight here if there’s anything you
want to know about the racecourse!
*Betting guides are available in various
languages (English, Chinese, Korean).
Location NiLS21 Stand1F
Areas for both adults
and children to enjoy
at leisure
The area around Kids'
Plaza is an amusement
park for the little ones.
With pony rides and so
many fun attractions, children will happily wile
away the day here. Besides this, various events
are held on the event
stage.
Check the condition of the runners from close quarters!
▼ Go-karts
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▼ PR Corner
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A fantastic array of merchandise,
perfect souvenirs of your visit.
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The two stands offer a great view
over this massive racecourse and
are fully equipped with comfortable amenities.
Terrace Plaza
A vast open space is created by a huge marquee-style roof,
allowing fresh breezes to pass through this area.
Main races held at Niigata Racecourse
▲ Pony rink
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▼ Bouncy house
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▲ Ibis Vision
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Inside the Ibis Stand, exciting race footage can
be seen on the 200-inch Ibis Vision screen.
Stand
Floor
Guide
2F
Ibis Summer Dash
Niigata Daishoten (G3)
2,000m / Turf / 4yo and above
Ibis Summer Dash (G3)
1,000m / Turf / 3yo and above
Reserved seating, restaurants and shops,
Reserved seating, restaurants and shops
Ibis Vision
Sekiya Kinen (G3)
1,600m / Turf / 3yo and above
Niigata Jump Stakes (J-G3)
3,250m / Turf / 3yo and above
Reserved seating, wheelchair spaces,
restaurants and shops, Ibis Vision
Leopard Stakes
1,800m / Dirt / 3yo
Niigata Kinen (G3)
2,000m / Turf / 3yo and above
Niigata Nisai Stakes (G3)
1,600m / Turf / 2yo
Ibis Stand
3F
▼ Kids' Plaza
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1 F Unreserved seating, shops, Ibis Vision
NiLS21 Stand
Unreserved seating, senior seating,
wheelchair spaces, restaurants and shops
Unreserved seating, shops, convenience store,
general information, Children’s Corner,
PR Corner, Terrace Plaza