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Aya Equestrian Park
With a large flower clock as its symbol, this is a place where you can encounter flowers and horses
Aya Town lies almost in the center of Miyazaki Prefecture, and holds one of Japan’s greatest expanses of laurel forest. Aya Equestrian Park is a horse-riding club in Aya, run by the town, which was a long-time horse breeding area.
Everyone from beginners to advanced riders can enjoy a wide range of horse riding here— Aya Equestrian Park offers experiences leading thoroughbreds and ponies, casual riding experiences, and even full-fledged riding for experienced riders. We recommend the cute ponies for elementary school students and younger children.
The huge flower clock, 28 meters in diameter and colored by seasonal flowers, is more than worth seeing. It's the symbol of Aya Equestrian Park. There’s also a lawn area and play equipment that is popular among children, so you and your family can spend a relaxing time here looking at the seasonal flowers and horses amid a natural world.
This facility is also known as a famous spot for cherry blossoms, and in the spring the whole park is dyed light pink by the blossoms. The Aya Horse Races (local races) are held here in the fall, with races for thoroughbreds and ponies. This is an exciting event attended by more than 10,000 horse-racing fans.
| Area | #Hinokage Town #Gokase Town #Aya Town |
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| Category | #Nature and Scenery #Outdoor Sports |
Basic Information
| Address | 880-1302 宮崎県東諸県郡綾町北俣2687 |
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| Telephone Number | 0985-77-0964 |
| Fax no. | 0985-77-3118 |
| Closed Days | Mondays |
| Price | Riding experiences: Pony: 600 yen; Thoroughbred: 800 yen Depending on the horse/pony’s condition, riding may not be possible, so please check in advance. |
| Transport | ■ About 40 mins’ drive from JR Miyazaki Station ■ About 25 mins from the Miyazaki-nishi IC on the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway ■ About 60 mins by Miyazaki Kotsu Bus from JR Miyazaki Station, travelling toward Aya or Shusen-no-mori; alight at Aya Machiaisho, and the park is about 5 mins’ drive or 25 mins’ walk |
| Carpark | Free of charge, approx. 100 vehicles |
| Related website | Aya Town official website Aya Equestrian Park official Facebook |
*Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.