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At the Hokkaido Historical Village in Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo, the famous horse-drawn railway began operation on April 11th.
In the spring breeze, horses pull the passenger carriages step by step. The horse-drawn railway connects the urban area and the rural area, a distance of about 500 meters, in about 5 minutes. The 11th was the first day of operation in 2026, and visitors immediately began to feel the history of pioneering as they were rocked by the carriage. ”
The ‘rumble’ of the wheels felt nice,” said a visitor from Kitahiroshima City. “It’s very strong, very powerful, and very cute,” said a homestay student from Canada. The horse-drawn railway, which allows visitors to enjoy the leisurely, retro townscape, will continue to operate until around the end of November.
