Sport · HORSES
The good ones go weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: 4 horses tours, what each includes, and where they differ.
Join English-speaking guide Eito at a Tokyo-area racecourse and learn how Japanese horse racing works from the inside. Your venue may be Tokyo, Nakayama, Oi, or Kawasaki, depending on the date. Admission and a reserved seat ticket are provided, while food, drinks, train fares, and bets are extra.
“Very unique experience, Eito was friendly and speaks good English.”
Meet your guide at Shibu Hachi Box and ride the train to Tokyo Racecourse with a small group of up to 12 people. You’ll learn Japanese racing basics, watch live races, explore the course, place bets with help, and enjoy sake, cocktails, and Japanese street food. Bring yen for transport and betting.
“Guide was very friendly and accommodating. Was able to watch at the paddock and place bets for several races, hit the gift shop and get escort back to our hotel. A fun experience!”
Meet your guide at Oikeibajo-Mae Station for an evening at Tokyo’s Oi Racecourse. You’ll learn the betting basics, follow race predictions, and watch live races with local fans. Guide Eito can help with the train route and betting process. Food, drinks, transport, and wagers cost extra.
“What a great experience we had at the Friday night races. Our guide Eito showed us how to get to the races by train and we had so much fun betting with his help. The Tokyo racecourse is beautiful. The tour was 10 out of 10.”
Spend four hours on horseback around San Agustín, visiting La Chaquira, La Pelota, El Purutal, and El Tablón. Your guide, identified as Pacho, has more than 25 years of experience and explains the statues and monoliths in Spanish, English, French, or German. Horses suit children, beginners, and experienced riders.
“Amazing trip! The views along the way were spectacular. Our tour guide, Milton, was really nice and informative. Definitely made the trip worth it! 100% recommend the tour - one of our highlights being in Colombia.”
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