This racecourse is about 2 km north of Himeji Castle, a National Treasure that is also designated a World Cultural Heritage Site. Popularly known as the Himeji Park Racecourse, it is rich in greenery and from its stands one can view the peaks of Nishi-Harima, such as Mt. Hiromine and Mt. Masui.

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Access:

- Bus:	15 minutes from JR Himeji Station by Shinki Bus, route to Himeji Dokkyo University via the National Hospital; get off at "Keibajo-Mae" bus stop (in front of the racecourse). * On days when races are held, a free shuttle bus runs to the Himeji Racecourse, leaving in front of JR Himeji Station.
- Taxi:	15 minutes from JR Himeji Station.

Address:

2-7-80 Hiromine, Himeji-shi, Hyogo 670-0882 Japan

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Dirt Course:

Right-handed
Circumference:	1,200 m
Length of straight:	230 m
Width:	20-25 m

Local Government (Racing Organizer):

Hyogo Prefectural Racing Association

Admission fee:

100 Yen

URL:

http://www.sonoda-himeji.jp/ (Japanese)

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