The Tokyo Racecourse, surrounded by trees in the western Tokyo suburb of Fuchu, bursts with excitement every race day. About 30 to 40 minutes out of bustling Shinjuku Station, the racecourse is accessible from either Fuchukeiba-seimonmae Station on the Keio Line or Fuchuhommachi Station on the JR Nambu and Musashino lines.
On the concourse from Fuchuhommachi Station, which leads directly to the entrance, photos of legendary racehorses are displayed. When a major race is held at the venue, the names of competing horses are shown here in order of their race numbers. This helps to build excitement before patrons even set foot in the facility.
A racecourse is not just a place to bet on horse races. Even those who have visited courses in other countries may find that Tokyo Racecourse gives a slightly different impression. That is because many families are among its visitors and that may seem unusual.
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