Ojiyama Stadium, Athletics stadium in Otsu, Japan
Ojiyama Stadium is a modern sports facility with a professional running track and seating for about 15,000 spectators. The venue includes a dedicated training area where athletes and sports enthusiasts can prepare and work out.
The facility was built in 1964 and quickly became an important venue in the region. Since 1965, it has served as the starting and finishing point for the Biwako Mainichi Marathon.
The stadium serves as a hub for regional athletic events and draws competitors from across the area. Throughout the year, it hosts school championships and national competitions that shape the sporting life of the city.
The stadium is open daily from 8:40 AM to 9:00 PM and can be easily reached from Otsu-Kyō Station. A walking path of about 10 minutes from the station leads directly to the facility.
A portion of the stadium grounds serves as an emergency helipad for the neighboring Red Cross Hospital. This unusual arrangement brings together sports infrastructure and medical emergency services in one location.
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