Guided Horse Racing Tour: Japanese Tradition

Experience Tokyo’s thrilling horse racing tour with expert guides, gourmet cuisine, and race predictions. Enjoy live races and betting in style.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • JRA Tokyo Racecourse - Join the train ride to Tokyo Racecourse, turning the journey into an exciting part of the adventure.
    Upon arrival, an expert guide will warmly welcome you and provide a straightforward introduction to Japanese horse racing, ideal even for those unfamiliar with the language.
    As the races gain momentum, indulge in premium…
What's Included
  • Admission fees
  • Guide fee
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Cost to bet on the race
  • Food
  • Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
Additional Information

The guided horse racing tour guarantees comfort for all participants, even those who do not speak Japanese, as knowledgeable guides will clearly explain the horse racing rules.
In addition to savoring premium beverages and exquisite Japanese dishes in a beautiful environment, participants will enjoy the thrill of live races and betting.
What sets this…

Location
SHIBU HACHI BOX
We'll be waiting while holding a sign with your name
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Timad293wl
Dec 29, 2025
Racing in Tokyo for the first time - A great way to experience racing for the first time in Japan. Eito booked us seats and showed us how to have a bet as well as explaining what was going on.
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Carla_l
Dec 6, 2025
Guide was very friendly... - Guide was very friendly and accommodating. Was able to watch at the paddock and place bets for several races, hit the gift shop and get escort back to our hotel. A fun experience!
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Liam
Oct 8, 2025
Must try experience - I highly recommend this tour to anyone with even a passing interest in sports, culture, or just doing something off the beaten path in Japan. You don’t need to be a gambler or a horse racing fan to enjoy it. I got to watch several live races, place small bets (the guide walked us through the process — it's surprisingly easy!). If you're looking for something beyond the usual temples and sushi tastings in Japan, a guided tour of Japanese horse racing offers a refreshing and exhilarating dive into a lesser-known, yet deeply fascinating side of Japanese culture. I recently joined a night tour of the Ohi Racecourse and it turned out to be one of the most surprising highlights of my trip.
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665meeps
Oct 4, 2025
Gallop & Gamble Geteways - The tour was a great experience. He did well explaining the rules and instructions of participating in the game. He is also very kind and fun to be around. Extremely helpful and communicative. Would highly recommend this event to be part of Japan experience. Watching the horse race was exciting!!! GAME IS GAME!!!!
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Jaredrn5021in
Sep 5, 2025
Unique experience with friendly guide - We learned about the horses, betting rules and systems, as well as watched a couple of different races. Awesome experience overall!
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Compass65891643050
May 21, 2025
surprisingly entertaining - I went to the Tokyo racecourse with a friend who bought the tour. I was not to much into horse racing but went anyway. I was surprised with the complete professional way the day went. First, the tour agent was on time, showed us how to use the app to find information on the horses so you can choose which horse you want to bet on. He was patient and very friendly. He bought a friend to help answer all our questions, They bought us all refreshments and had seats for all of us so we could sit while waiting for the next race. This is an excellent tour and I highly recommend it
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N5539zjgrants
May 21, 2025
Excellent tour and service - This was a great tour. If you don't understand Japanese and like horseracing you will enjoy this tour. They will stay with you and show you how to place a bet using a racing website as information on the horses and all the races. We were from Hawaii and there were also some young girls from Europe. Highly recommend this tour at Tokyo racecourse
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B4791pjbrendanc
May 3, 2025
Tokyo Racing Elite Experirmce - Truly amazing. Tick off bucket list. I couldn’t have experienced today without Eito!!!! This tour is a great way to enjoy Japanese horse racing—whether you're a complete beginner or already familiar the great game. The pace of the event, how to bet, beer, track position all considered. Thank you ✅✅✅✅✅
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Wander22399332104
Feb 19, 2026
Great Horse Racing Experience In Japan - Fantastic day out to experience watching the races in another country. Was a huge help having our experienced tour guide assist us with placing bet types that I was not used to on the betting machines on track.
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From $85
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).