Miki Horse Land Park is an equestrian park located in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. Developed jointly by the Japan Racing Association (JRA) and Miki City, it officially opened on June 15, 1994. The park features a wide range of facilities for equestrian sports, along with accommodation and camping facilities, making it an appealing destination for horse enthusiasts, families, and visitors who enjoy the outdoors.
A roadside station, Michi-no-Eki Miki, is also located on the grounds, combining opportunities to experience equestrian culture with convenient access to local products and regional tourism.
Miki Horse Land Park has extensive facilities for equestrian competitions and training. It also houses an international quarantine facility for racehorses arriving from overseas to compete in Japan, as well as facilities for the import quarantine of horses. Its well-equipped arenas and training areas host a variety of equestrian events throughout the year.
The park has served as a venue for equestrian competitions at several major Japanese national sports festivals. These include the 2006 Nojigiku Hyogo National Sports Festival, the 2015 Kinokuni Wakayama National Sports Festival, and the 2017 Egao Tsunagu Ehime National Sports Festival. It was also scheduled to host equestrian events at the 2024 SAGA National Sports Festival and the 2025 Watashi Shiga Kagayaku National Sports Festival.
The Miki Horse Land Park Jump Stakes is a steeplechase held at Hanshin Racecourse, generally in late March or early April. Named after Miki Horse Land Park, the race is a notable event for fans of Japanese jump racing.
Since 2010, the park has hosted the Mikky Pony Race Tournament, a competition featuring young riders and ponies. The event also serves as the Kansai regional qualifying competition for Jockey Babies, a national championship that determines Japan’s leading young pony-racing competitors. In 2022, the 12th tournament included a general division for participants who were not competing for selection as the Kansai representative.
Miki Horse Land Park has been home to several well-known Japanese racehorses, including horses that achieved success in major graded races.
Meiner Charles: Winner of the Yayoi Sho and Keisei Hai.
Meiner Recolte: Winner of the Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes.
Monte Cristo: Winner of the Diamond Stakes.
Other notable horses previously kept at the park include Logic, winner of the NHK Mile Cup; Admire Monarch, winner of the Nikkei Shinshun Hai and Diamond Stakes; Inazuma Takao, winner of the Chunichi Sports Sho Yon Sai Stakes, the Chukyo Kinen, and the Kitakyushu Kinen; Active Bio, winner of the Nikkei Sho and the Copa Republica Argentina; and Meisho Kampaku, winner of the Kyoto Daishoten.
From the Miki-Ono Interchange on the Sanyo Expressway, drive approximately 3 km south along National Route 175 toward Akashi to reach the park.
The nearest railway station is Miki Station on the Kobe Electric Railway, from which the park is approximately a 10-minute taxi ride away.
On Saturdays and Sundays, the Mikky Bus also operates between Ebisu Station on the Kobe Electric Railway and the surrounding area, with nine round trips per day. This service provides an alternative for visitors traveling without a car; check the current timetable before setting out.
Miki Horse Land Park brings together equestrian sports, racehorse-related facilities, competitions, and outdoor recreation in one location. With its training arenas, history of hosting major sporting events, and connection to famous racehorses, it is a worthwhile destination for horse racing fans and anyone curious about Japan’s equestrian culture. The combination of accommodation, camping facilities, and a roadside station also makes it a convenient stop when exploring the Miki and Akashi areas of Hyogo Prefecture.