Tokyo · HORSES
The 3 horses tours below made the cut from everything we’ve reviewed across the region. Prices, durations and one standout note on each.
Join local guide Eito at a Tokyo-area racecourse, learn Japanese betting, enjoy the crowd, and see a side of Japan most tourists miss.
“I had a great time with Eito. He was very friendly and open to explaining how to actually place the bets.”
Join local fans at Tokyo Racecourse for guided betting, live races, sake, cocktails, and Japanese food in a four-hour outing.
“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!”
Join local fans at Tokyo’s Oi Racecourse for live night racing, betting tips, Japanese food, drinks, and friendly guidance in English.
“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.”
A friendly guide to Tokyo for first-timers — written by someone who remembers exactly what it felt like to walk out of Shinjuku Station for the first time.