JRA Horse Racing

“Ganbare! Makehen!! (Give it your all! You can’t lose!!)” - the guy next to me

I love the horse races! The nearest track is naturally the Kyoto Racecourse, which was renovated in 2023. They make it very easy to spend all day there. Free coin-lockers, plenty of seating, air conditioned, water stations, free wifi, food court, food trucks, events, etc.! The energy of the crowd is great, and it’s overall a very laid-back atmosphere.

When in season, races are held on weekends, with twelve races in a day and about 30min between each race. Between races, the horses for the next race parade around in the paddock, and people flock to the various food and drink vendors. There is a long stretch of greenery where people will lay out blankets and have a picnic. Of course you can also bet on the races, with betting starting from 100 yen.

Be sure to visit the gift shop and get a stuffy of your favorite horse to support them!

General admission: ￥200