Tokyo Equestrian Park

The Tokyo Equestrian Park (馬事公苑, Bajikōen) is an equestrian sport venue located in Setagaya, Tokyo. The venue is owned by the Japan Racing Association and is a public park all year round, known familiarly as 'Horse Park'.[1][2][3]

Tokyo Equestrian Park
馬事公苑
Location2 Chome-1 Kamiyoga, Setagaya, Tokyo 158-0098
Coordinates35.637°N 139.633°E / 35.637; 139.633
OwnerJapan Racing Association
Capacity9,300
Field size180,000m²
Construction
Opened1940
Expanded2019

It was constructed in 1940 for the Olympics but after the Games were cancelled, it was used for the promotion of equestrian events as well as for the training of prospective jockeys. This venue hosted most equestrian competitions at the Tokyo 1964 Games.[4][5][6]

References
  1. Equestrian Park, retrieved 2021-09-02
  2. Cheapo, Tokyo. "Baji Koen Equestrian Park | Tokyo Cheapo". tokyocheapo.com/. Retrieved 2021-09-02.
  3. "Equestrian Park｜Japan Racing Association｜Horse Racing in Japan". japanracing.jp. Retrieved 2021-09-02.
  4. "Equestrian Park｜Japan Racing Association｜Horse Racing in Japan". japanracing.jp. Retrieved 2021-09-02.
  5. Martijn (2019-10-12). "Tokyo 2020; Equestrian Park". Architecture of the Games. Retrieved 2021-09-02.
  6. "Inclusion & Accessibility Legacy of Tokyo 2020 Equestrian Park". www.equestrian.org.au. Retrieved 2021-09-02.


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