Obihiro: Banei Tokachi Horse Racing and Rokkatei Sweets with Pork Bowls

Watch one-ton-class draft horses pulling iron sleds in spectacular races at Obihiro Racetrack, where the world's only "banei horse racing" is held. For lunch, taste charcoal-grilled pork donburi at "Panchō," the long-established shop said to be the birthplace of this dish. In the afternoon, enjoy famous sweets in the tea room at Rokkatei Main Shop. Stroll through Manabe Garden, Japan's first conifer garden, then finish at Ryugetsus factory shop selecting souvenirs of "Sanpohaku" cake. With short walking distances and a focus on dining and viewing, this is an Obihiro gourmet indulgence course that multigenerational families with grandparents can enjoy without strain.