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Gamble Tokyo - Horse Race betting tour
Visiting Horse Racing Course of JRA (Japan Racing Association) or Off-Track Betting Facilities (WINS) near your hotel.
How to bet your money on horses and background of the race are explained by the guide of this tour.
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Tokyo (or the place you designate).
Visiting Horse Racing Course of JRA (Japan Racing Association) or one of the Off-Track Betting Facilities with explanation of how to bet.
In case of Tokyo area, JRA races are held in either Tokyo Racecourse (Fuchu, west of Tokyo) or Nakayama Racecourse (Funabashi, Chiba).
Ending Point
At your hotel in Tokyo (or the place you designate).
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee, Hotel pick-up in central Tokyo area.
Transportation fee from the hotel to the Race Course (you and guide), Lunch, Entrance fee into the Race Course, Horse racing newspaper, Betting fee.
Tour Important Information
Recently Japanese horses are getting strong. Some horses run in overseas prestigious races like Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Horse racing is getting popular among Japanese people and would be the most typical gamble. You will enjoy not only horse racing itself but also watching how Japanese people are distracted on weekend. In case of a tour to the horse racing course, it is possible to see inside race course as general amusement place for Japanese people. In case of visiting WINS, you can choose Off-Track Betting Facilities near your hotel.
If you are lucky, you will get money (but it is NOT guaranteed).
In spring, autumn and winter, JRA horse races are held in Tokyo area in either Tokyo Racecourse (Fuchu, west of Tokyo) or Nakayama Racecourse (Funabashi, Chiba).
In summer, JRA horse races are held in local sites in Japan and this tour is done by visiting one of the Off-Track Betting Facilities (WINS) in Tokyo (or Yokohama) near your hotel.
Detailed information on schedule of JRA races can be obtained from JRA English web site.
This tour is basically available on every Saturday and Sunday, but also sometimes on Monday of national holiday when JRA (Japan Racing Association) horse race is held.
Important message from the supplier
If your hotel is located in 23 wards of Tokyo, pick-up fee to the hotel is free.
Tours are basically done by using public transportation like trains and subways.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Tokyo Tour Reviews
“"Exceptional Tokyo Tour Guide: A Journey Through History and Culture"”
We had the incredible fortune of meeting an exceptional tour guide during our recent trip to Tokyo. From the very first moment, we were impressed by his deep knowledge of the city's history and culture, as well as his warm and welcoming personality. Toshihiro took us to amazing places in Tokyo, sharing fascinating anecdotes about each site we visited. Thanks to him, we were able to uncover aspects of the city that we would never have discovered on our own. His passion for Tokyo was palpable and contagious, and we were captivated by his stories throughout the day. In addition to his impressive knowledge, Toshihiro also ensured that we were comfortable and happy throughout our visit. He took the time to answer all of our questions and made sure that we fully enjoyed our experience in Tokyo. His kindness and patience truly made our day an unforgettable experience. We want to express our deepest gratitude to Thoshihiro for his professionalism, kindness, and dedication. Thanks to him, we not only discovered the beauty of Tokyo, but also learned to appreciate it even more. We highly recommend his services to anyone looking to explore this wonderful city with a passionate and knowledgeable guide. Thank you again for this unforgettable experience!
Toshihiro Y.
(278 reviews)Thank you for the marvelous tour review, Michel-san. You came to Japan from the northern part of the world. Tokyo tour was done in the extremely hot weather day. Temperature of this summer is crazy high. I think that it was not easy for you to walk around outside of buildings in Tokyo. You booked the tour in the April. I made an itinerary to visit mostly historical and cultural spots. I didn't care about hot weather. In some historical spots like Imperial Palace, there is no shade at all. We had to walk on very heated pavement under strong sunshine. But you didn't complain anything. You didn't use escalators to go up in the subway stations because many people were waiting, and walked up stairs to save time. You were very cooperative. Thank you very much again. You and your family people know world incidents and asked me insightful questions on Japanese history and culture. I enjoyed conversation with you. It was like that I guided my friend's family through Tokyo. It was wonderful experience for me. I know you are still in Tokyo. Enjoy the rest of days in Japan.
“Outstanding dedicated tour guide”
We spent two days with Toshi touring Tokyo. We saw everything we expected to see and learned a lot about the culture people of Japan. Great guide and very good English
Toshihiro Y.
(278 reviews)Thank you for the amazing tour review, Oscar-san. One day was a rainy day, but you were flexible for changing the itinerary. It was really helpful to me. You have great insight on economy and culture. I enjoyed conversation with you. Enjoy the rest of travel around Japan!
“We had the best day with Toshihiro!”
We had a fantastic tour with Toshihiro! He did a wonderful job of showing us so many beautiful places and teaching us the history and making the tour family-friendly. His English is fantastic. We toured with him our first day in Japan and it was such a perfect way to start our trip. Thank you so much for such a great day! We hope to come back and visit again soon!
Toshihiro Y.
(278 reviews)Thank you for the brilliant tour review, Shayna-san. Your family are nice and friendly with teenagers and a kid. I was really happy to introduce Japanese history and culture to the family like yours. Tour was done just after you arrived. I guess that you were very tired because of jet lag. But you walked the city for miles round. Please come to Japan again in the near future.
