Gamble Tokyo - Horse Race betting tour
Walking / Public Transportation Tour ( Contact guide for other options )
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
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- 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).
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What to Expect
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).
Departure & Return
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.
Pen (ball-point pen or felt tip pen, etc.) shall be prepared by you to fill the mark sheets for betting.
Important
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.
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.
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.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 30 days prior to meeting date
- 50% Refund - 15 to 29 days prior to meeting date
- No Refund - Within 14 day(s) prior to meeting date
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make changes after I book?
Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, contact us by phone or email
Starting and ending points of the tour.
After you secure your booking, the starting and ending points of your tour can be customized to your convenience (ex.: your hotel, nearby stations, etc.). Don't worry, we will take care of you! Some tours may have an extra fee for this service, make sure to check the tour page.
What happens after I book a tour?
After booking a tour, the guide will accept (or decline) your booking within 24 hours. Then you will be noticed by email from Triplelights.
Is the price per person or per group?
The price is charged per group. Which means that you make a one-time payment for your entire group and the price will not change if it is less or more people.
Can I add more people to my booking?
Some guides accept extra people (more than the specified number) for an extra charge. Please check for the extras on the tour or booking page, or contact your guide directly to clarify.
Will there be other tourists in my tour?
No. Your tour is private, only for you and your family or friends, there will be no other group of tourists together in your tour.
Can the guide pickup me at the airport?
Yes, but there will be additional charge for that and it is not by car. The guide will go pick you up using public transportations. For further details, please contact your guide directly.
I'm travelling alone. Can I book this tour?
Yes, you can and you may be able to get a discount if you are traveling alone. Price depends on which guide you choose.
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Even a typhoon didn't stop Toshihari-San from showing us his wonderful city. He is extremely knowledgeable about Tokyo history. We even saw a wedding at the Meiji Shrine and he showed us how to make a wish. Shared a great lunch of sushi at the fish market. He was so very patient and understanding about my broken toe and bad back. He kept the pace slow and let me sit whenever possible. The final place we visited was to see Godzilla! Had a great time! One day to see the sights isnt enough but he jam-packed the day with as many sights as possible. I think I walked 6 miles and rode many trains. Thank you Toshihari-San for a memorable day.
Dear Gail-san, Thank you for the wonderful tour review. Your original schedule was only one full day in Tokyo before getting on a cruise ship. But extremely strong typhoon hit Tokyo area on that day. It was not possible to do sightseeing. You informed me that your cruise ship departure was postponed one day. Then we could do a tour next day. You gave me important information timely. It was a big help for me to organize the tour. (Sorry as some sites were closed by the influence of typhoon.) You surveyed well about Japanese culture and history before coming to Japan. I could arrange the itinerary flexibly as you showed me your interests clearly. Thank you very much again. Best regards, Toshihiro
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Toshihiro proved an excellent guide for my 2 day whirlwind visit to Tokyo; he is a polite and considerate gentleman. With his knowledge of the transit system, we criss-crossed Tokyo seeing all the sights I had requested, plus some that Toshihiro suggested that proved to be so interesting. He shared his knowledge in an easy manner and was able to answer all questions. Thanks to Toshihiro, I saw so much of Tokyo in a short time and have special memories.
Dear Cynthia-san, Thank you very much for the excellent tour review. You traveled by using cruise ship and stopped Tokyo only for two days. Sometimes it was rainy, but you were more interested in cultural and historical aspects of the city. So I hope that you enjoyed the sightseeing in spite of rain. Within a few years I expect that you come to Japan again and stay at Tokyo for one or two weeks. I recommend late March or early April to see beautiful cherry blossoms. Best regards, Toshihiro
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