In Omihachiman, Shiga, drive to Nakaki Honda dealership on Route 8 and turn right at the next traffic lights. Follow the road until you hear the bikes and here you’ll find a motocross track open to the public.IMG_9875For ¥2000 a day you make use of the track for practice and when you think your skills are good enough you can make a team and enter yourself in the biannual races. IMG_9919A team of three in an endurance race for three hours twice drives a half hour stretch each and those who place in the top three teams are awarded a trophy at the end. IMG_9910If you’re a motörhead in need of your adrenaline fix in Kansai get yourself to Route 8 in Omihachiman and take a deep breath of two-strokes in the morning. IMG_9905These events have dwindled in popularity in recent years so your attendance and support is sure to be appreciated. See you at the track. IMG_9918Unknown roadView Larger Map

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  1. Jojo says:

    Hello! I wonder how much a yamaha yz 125 or 250 cost in Japan.
    I would like to ship one from Japan to Sweden.
    What is the general price in Japan for a motorcross.
    Does someone know a homepage that i can visit. There must be a yamaha not chinese replica motorcycle.
    Best regards Jojo

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