Sports & Sumo · Fushimi / Yodo

Kyoto Racecourse 京都競馬場

JRA's racecourse in Fushimi, home of the Kikuka Sho and Tenno Sho (Spring), reopened in 2023 after a full rebuild with a new grandstand, a large lake inside the track, and a family-friendly park.

HoursRace days from about 9:00

ClosedNon-race days (most of the week)

PriceAdmission: ¥200

Getting thereYodo Station (Keihan Main Line), 2 min

Time neededHalf day

Best timeAutumn race weekends

Address32 Yodo-Shimotsu-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto

Websitejra.go.jp/facilities/race/kyoto

About

Kyoto Racecourse, on the banks of the old Ogura pond in Yodo, is one of Japan's major racecourses and hosts top-grade races like the Tenno Sho (Spring) and the Kikuka Sho in autumn. It reopened in April 2023 after a major redevelopment, with a new grandstand, gardens and a renewed paddock. The infield has a pond with swans, and there are playgrounds and food stalls. Entry is cheap, and racing days are a lively slice of local life.

Highlights

Home of the Kikuka Sho and Tenno Sho (Spring)
Rebuilt grandstand reopened in 2023
Inner-track pond with swans
Parks and playgrounds for families
Keihan station right at the gate

Tips

Racing is mainly on weekends in spring and autumn
Arrive early for paddock views
Food stalls serve local favourites

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