Niigata Racecourse Area Guide
Niigata Racecourse Area Guide Tsukioka Spa Sado Island The hot spring at Tsukioka has one of the An hour from Niigata by jetfoil. Come and see highest sulfur contents in Japan. The spring the crested ibis, Sado goldmines, gigantic ce- water, renowned for its skin beautifying prop- dar trees, fields of Glycyrrhiza and many erties, is a mystical emerald green. 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 Niigata Foods the 659-meter home stretch on the outer course are unrivaled in Japan. Blessed with an abundance of na- Dynamic racing contests on this huge racecourse, ture, Niigata is a real treasure trove of tasty Fireworks reminiscent of a European venue, can be enjoyed from two spectator stands. foods! As well as koshihikari, Japan’s No. 1 rice The annual Niigata Festival, held from Fri- One is the Ibis Stand, named after the crested ibis, the official bird of variety, there are various other delicacies to be day to Sunday in early August, culminates Niigata Prefecture and designated as a Special Natural Monument. tried, including edible wild plants, seafood, and in a grand firework display, when around the local saké, dubbed “Niigata Tanrei” for its 10,000 fireworks are released to light up The other is the NiLS (= Niigata Long Straight) 21 Stand, superb flavour and smooth texture.
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