JAPAN CUP 2026 40th National Dog Sled Wakkanai Tournament

JAPAN CUP 2026 40th National Dog Sled Wakkanai Tournament

Event Overview

The event began to be held in the wake of the gift of Taro and Giro, who appeared in "The Antarctic Story", to Wakkanai City. It is also known as the "Koshien of the Dogs" and is one of the largest in the country. The competition species are also varied, and the stunning appearance of one man dog engulfs the audience in a swirl of excitement. There will also be events where you can participate with your pet dog. A shuttle bus service is scheduled to run from Dotate Soya Fureai Park for the two days of the Games.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Onuma Special Venue
  • Address:   
  • Hokkaido Wakkanai Voice
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Wakkanai Station → 20 minutes by car
  • Car Access:   
From Doo Doshi Kenchi IC via National Route 40/238 200km 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0162-23-6272 (Secretariat of the Executive Committee of the National Dog Sled Wakkanai Convention (Within the Wakkanai Tourism Exchange Division))
  • Parking Number:   
Free

Event Period

  • February 21, 2026 (Saturday) - February 22, 2026 (Sunday)

Price

Free to watch

Event Category

Snow and winter festival, animal festival


39th Tournament

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