The 3 Best Horses Tours in Tokyo

1.Horse Racing Tour with Local Fan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $60Our pick

Join Eito, an English-speaking local guide, at a Tokyo-area racecourse. He explains Japanese racing, helps you place bets, and guides you through the ticketing system. Racecourses vary by date, with Tokyo, Nakayama, Oi, or Kawasaki possible. Admission and reserved seating are included, but bring yen for bets, food, and drinks.

“The horse races were very exciting, I almost won on multiple races. The guide was very friendly and helped explain how to place bets and how horse racing works.”

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2.Horse Racing Tour with Local Fans in Tokyo Racecourse

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $100

Meet your guide at Shibuya’s SHIBU HACHI BOX and ride the train together to Tokyo Racecourse. Learn Japanese betting basics, watch races from the paddock, enjoy sake and cocktails, and sample Japanese food. The four-hour outing suits first-time racegoers, with a maximum of 12 people.

“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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3.Horse Racing Tour with Local Fans in Tokyo, Oi Racecourse

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $90

Meet your guide at Oikeibajo-Mae Station for an easy introduction to Japanese horse racing, then watch live races with local fans at Oi Racecourse. You can enjoy food and drinks, place bets from ¥100, and follow the guide’s race tips during this three-hour evening outing.

“What a great experience we had at the Friday night races. Our guide Eito showed us how to get to the races by train and we had so much fun betting with his help. The Tokyo racecourse is beautiful. The tour was 10 out of 10.”

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