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Discover Japan's Modern Racecourses

A Tourist's Guide to Beautiful Horses, Local Foods, and Expert Betting

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Discover Japan's Modern Racecourses

A Guide to Beautiful Horses, Local Foods, and Expert Betting

Newspaper Guide & Q&A Ticket (旅行質問サポートチケット付き)
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An Unmissable Experience

Why Visit a Japanese Racecourse?

Featuring information on all 10 JRA racecourses across Japan!

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Stunning Modern Scenery

Forget dark, dusty venues. JRA racecourses are massive, clean parks with beautiful green grass, majestic horses running at 60 km/h, and family-friendly park environments. It's a gorgeous photo spot.

Tokyo Racecourse
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Hidden Local Gourmets

From legendary "Horumon Rice" stew in Sapporo, crispy bone-in "Tori-sen" fried chicken in Tokyo, to massive giant fried shrimp in Chukyo—Japanese racecourses are food sanctuaries. Every venue features unique regional B-grade gourmets and local sweets that offer an unforgettable culinary journey!

Sapporo Horumon Rice
Tokyo Tori-sen Fried Chicken
Chukyo Giant Fried Shrimp
Step-by-Step

Planning Your Perfect Race Day

01

Check the Schedule Online

First, visit the JRA English website to see which racecourses are hosting events during your trip. JRA races are held every Saturday and Sunday across 2 or 3 locations. While local racing exists, JRA is by far the best experience for international tourists.

Pro Tip: Look out for Tokyo, Kyoto, or Nakayama racecourses if you are staying in the metropolitan areas!
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Avoid the G1 Crowds (Crucial warning!)

Always check if a high-stakes "G1" race is taking place. G1 days are incredibly packed and require advance online reservations. However, on any non-G1 day (or at alternative racecourses), you can simply purchase a general admission ticket for around 200 JPY ($1.50) directly at the gate windows.

Crowded Racecourse Day
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How to Read "Keiba Eight" Like a Pro

Even if you don't read Japanese, just check here!

Click the explanations on the right to highlight and decode the secret symbols in the racing paper!

Keiba Eight Newspaper

Secret 01 The Star (★) Marks

Keiba Eight lists exactly three horses marked with a ★. Statistically, at least one of these three finishes in the top 3 with very high probability. Highly recommended for beginners!

Secret 02 Past Running Positions

Look at the small numbers like 3-3-2-2. This represents the horse's position at each corner. Front-running horses (smaller numbers) are generally safer bets on Japanese tracks.

Secret 03 The White-on-Black Numbers

Numbers like ①, ②, ③ in a black circle show the fastest final stretch sprint times. A horse with a front-running position (e.g., 3-3-2-2) AND a ① is a "最強馬" (Strongest Champion Horse).

🔒 Unlock the Secret Pro-Betting Guide

How do you identify the "最強馬" (Strongest Champion Horse) using corner positions and white-on-black speed ratings? The complete decoding system and full details are available exclusively inside the handbook!

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Prepare Before You Go

Analyze Past Races Online

Access the official racing newspaper from anywhere in the world and master your prediction skills!

Physical copies of the newspaper go on sale the evening before the race. However, the official Keiba Eight Digital Edition (競馬エイト電子版) allows you to purchase and download past editions (過去の新聞) from anywhere in the world. Use them to learn how to read the paper before your trip!

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Global Access

Purchase and download past print editions on your tablet, smartphone, or PC from any country.

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Analyze Past Races

Use past racecards to learn how to apply our guide's formulas before your departure.

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Perfect Preparation

Use our guide's formulas to easily spot the ★ (Star) marks and "最強馬" (Strongest Champions) on actual sheets.

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Race Day Phrases

Chant with the Crowd!

Once the horses turn the final corner, join the local fans in these traditional chants!

When your horse is in the lead
そのまま！
"Sono-mama!"
"Keep going! Stay there!"

Shout this repeatedly if the horse you bet on is currently in the lead and you want it to cross the finish line without being overtaken.

When your horse is chasing from behind
させ！
"Sase!"
"Overtake them! Catch them!"

Shout this with energy if your chosen horse is coming from the back of the pack and needs to sprint past the front-runners in the straight line.

Chant with the Crowd at Japanese Racecourse
Exclusive Benefit

Includes: 3-Time Direct Email Support Ticket

Planning a trip to a foreign racecourse can still leave you with questions. That's why this handbook includes a direct ticket to email our travel experts up to 3 times for personalized advice!

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