Take Bokujo, Horse stud farm in Shinhidaka, Japan.
Take Bokujo is a thoroughbred racehorse breeding farm located in Shinhidaka, a town in the southern part of Hokkaido. The property includes working stables, open training grounds, and facilities for veterinary care used throughout the year.
The farm was founded to supply Japan's horse racing industry with competitive animals and gradually built a name in the field. Over the years it played a role in shaping the breeding methods now common across Hokkaido.
The area around Shinhidaka is known across Japan for horse breeding, and visitors to this farm can see how that tradition shapes daily work and community life. The bond between the staff and the horses is visible in every routine, from morning feeding to afternoon training.
Guided tours are available and allow visitors to follow the daily work on the farm, from the stables to the training grounds. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes since the visit takes you across different outdoor areas of the property.
Hokkaido produces a large share of Japan's thoroughbred racehorses, and the gentle hills and cool summers around Shinhidaka are considered especially good for the physical development of young foals. Take Bokujo sits at the heart of this zone, which many in the industry regard as the best breeding ground in the country.
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