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.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
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).
Want to personalize this tour?
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
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
About Tour Guide Toshihiro Y.
Hello. Thank you for your interest in Japan. I am a tour guide living in central Tokyo area. My hobby is travel, taking photos, watching sports, etc. I have visited more than thirty countries on business or vacation. While I was in overseas countries, I encountered a lot of troubles. But many people at my travel destination kindly helped me and I could do what I wanted to do. To do something in return for their kindness, I became a tour guide.
As a guide, I have offered tours for more than hundreds of tourists all over the world. Each tourist has the different style of sightseeing. Through experience, I have got better skills to arrange the tour flexibly.
Your stay in Japan must be very important moment. I would like to show you unique aspects of Japan. It is possible to create a customized tour for you to meet your requests. Please tell me what kind of sightseeing you would like to enjoy. Feel free to contact me.
Reviews
Fred F.
“Exceptional, educational, fulfilling, cultural experience all in one day tour of Tokyo!”
We were so very fortunate to get to spend a very full day with Toshihiro-San as he shared his extensive knowledge of Japan, and of Tokyo in particular! He is also very aware of tour guests background and cultural differences as he has also traveled well internationally himself. Our focus was on the eastern side of the city in a complete exposure of the most important sights the city has to offer. We learned about the cultural history from his deep knowledge and understanding as a long time resident and guide. Toshihiro-San is very dedicated to making sure his guests are comfortable, able to move as fast or as relaxed as they wish. He is very patient, and good at adjusting the activity, and the plan based on what is important to his tour guests. From the history, the important temples, special sights that are central to understanding and learning about life in Tokyo, or just the best lunch spot or place to sit and rest, Toshihiro-San is ready to make the day very enjoyable and memorable. We could not have asked for a better first day introduction to Tokyo! Thank you Toshihiro-San for a great day visit for making us so comfortable, and for having been such a kind gentlemen to now call a friend. We will look forward to a return visit with you as our expert guide to life in Tokyo and Japan. You have accomplished your goal for us to make our trip much more trouble free while enjoying a cultural exposure and teaching us how to move around using the subway system. Until next time we visit, very best to you, we wish you all the best!
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Toshihiro Y.
Thank you for the brilliant tour review, Fred-san and Irma-san. I think that you are a really fortunate people because it was not raining during the tour in spite of bad weather forecast. Before the tour, you informed me of a lot of information on your background and interests. I could make an appropriate tour plan easily. You have a good sense of humor. I would like to say one objection on your comments. When we met at your hotel first in the morning, I said “Oh, you look like much younger than your age”. And you said “Oh, I found that this tour guide is a liar”. But it was a my honest feeling. You have traveled various countries in the world. Conversation with you were interesting and fruitful for me. You quickly understood the uniqueness of Japanese culture and life style. It was fun for me to explain features of Japan as a guide. You created an amiable atmosphere as if I introduced Tokyo to my friends. I think that I am lucky. Thank you very much again. I am really relieved as you gave me wonderful comments about the tour. I appreciate your attitude to try to experience Japanese local life style including lunch. After you stay at Tokyo for several days, you will visit many ports in Japan. I am sure that you will enjoy the rest of days in various cities after you are more familiar with Japanese life. Have a nice trip!
Scott B.
“Toshi knows Tokyo”
We believe Toshi’s greatest strength is his knowledge of how to navigate through the streets and rail lines of Tokyo. His tours are meant for those willing to walk and see sights. Toshiba’s open to changing your itinerary and it’s important you do your homework of what you want to see and how long you want to spend seeing your choices. He is extremely sensitive to the needs of his guests, respectful and kind. We recommend Toshi but caution you be sure you are clear on what you want to see and are willing to walk to get there or to be clearer take a taxi.
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Toshihiro Y.
Thank you for the fantastic tour review, Scott-san. This tour started just after you arrived in Tokyo by air plane. You must have been tired because of jet lag. And there were a lot of construction works in Tokyo, so sometimes we needed to walk long distance to taxistand. Thank you for your patience. I am impressed with your knowledge about the history and your attitude to absorb the culture and life style, especially in the museum. So, we changed the itinerary. I know I must appreciate your cooperation. It was a good experience for me as a tour guide. You are still in Japan to join the cruise ship tour. Please enjoy the rest of your stay.
Peter D.
“Tokyo in a day with Toshihiro”
Toshihiro was simply an amazing guide. So knowledgeable, patient and an absolute charming man. His lunch venue was amazing also. Don't hesitate to book our new friend 'Toshi' and our thanks to him.
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Toshihiro Y.
Thank you for the wonderful tour review, Peter-san. You are really friendly gentleman. I think I was really lucky as I could guide you. You made a relaxed and cozy atmosphere during the tour. The next day, you departed from Tokyo on a cruise. I guess that you currently enjoy travelling in various parts of Japan. Bon voyage!
$222/ per group
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