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Family-friendly hotels near Tokyo Racecourse
Information checked on 2026-10-17. Hours, admission and facilities can change; please confirm on the official site before you go.
About Tokyo Racecourse
Tokyo Racecourse is a Japan Racing Association (JRA) track in Fuchu, Tokyo, and is also known as Fuchu Racecourse. On the grounds you'll find the JRA Horse Racing Museum and a riding center, along with amusement-park-style attractions and events such as horse-drawn carriage rides, a water play area, and a mini Shinkansen (bullet train) ride. The grandstand offers views of Mt. Fuji, which is how it got its name, the Fuji View Stand. Major races such as the Japan Derby, the Japan Cup, and the Tenno Sho (Autumn) are held here, and its turf course is said to be the largest of the four main tracks.
Visiting Tokyo Racecourse with kids
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Rides and events
Amusement-park-style rides and events, including a water play area, a mini Shinkansen, and horse-drawn carriages (Horse Link), are held on the grounds.
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Museum and riding center
The JRA Horse Racing Museum and a riding center are both on the grounds, so horse-related facilities are gathered in one place.
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A grandstand with a view of Mt. Fuji
The new grandstand, fully completed in 2007, was named the Fuji View Stand because you can see Mt. Fuji from it.
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Covered pedestrian bridge from the station
From Fuchu-Keibajo-Seimonmae Station, a covered pedestrian bridge built in 1968 leads to the racecourse.
On the day of the Japan Derby in 1990, attendance topped 190,000, a record. Big race days draw large crowds.
Family-friendly features near Tokyo Racecourse
Hotels within 15 km of Tokyo Racecourse (15, nearest first)
Of the family-friendly hotels listed on Kids Stay, 15 are within 15 km of Tokyo Racecourse. They are sorted from nearest to farthest, with the distance to each.
Hotel Keyakigate Tokyo Fuchu
Station Hotel Chabo
FORBELL STAY YURIGAOKA
City Hotel Takahata
Hotel Molino Shin-Yuri
LINK FOREST
Hotel Sentpia
Kumegawa Wing Hotel
Kikusui-tei
Keio Plaza Hotel Hachioji
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Travel tips
The racecourse is especially crowded on big race days. If you're visiting with small children, it helps to check the race schedule in advance and see how big the races are before choosing your date. You can also plan to enjoy the rides and events on the grounds separately from the time spent watching the races.
Best season
The racecourse is mostly outdoors, and in one year in February, racing was canceled because of snow. In the base areas, spring and autumn are comfortable seasons for walking outside. Hotel rates rise during holiday weekends and school breaks, so if your dates are flexible, weekdays are a good bet.
Getting there
The nearest station is Fuchu-Keibajo-Seimonmae Station, and a covered pedestrian bridge connects the station to the racecourse.
Access and basic information
| location_onAddress | Fuchu, Tokyo |
|---|---|
| trainNearest station | Fuchu-Keibajo-Seimonmae Station (covered pedestrian bridge available) |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.jra.go.jp/facilities/race/tokyo/ |
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FAQ
Is there anywhere for kids to play?
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Yes. The grounds host attractions and events such as a water play area, a mini Shinkansen, and horse-drawn carriages (Horse Link). There are also two places to get to know horses: the riding center and the JRA Horse Racing Museum.
Can you see Mt. Fuji?
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The grandstand is named the Fuji View Stand because it offers views of Mt. Fuji. The new grandstand was fully completed when the third phase of the stand renovation finished in April 2007.
Does it get crowded on big race days?
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On the day of the Japan Derby in 1990, attendance reached 196,517, the highest ever. It's wise to expect large crowds on big race days like the Japan Derby.
Which hotel is closest to the racecourse?
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According to our hotel data, Hotel Keyakigate Tokyo Fuchu is the closest at about 1.3 km. It offers humidifier and air purifier loans and late check-out, and co-sleeping is free. The next closest is Station Hotel Chabo at about 3.8 km.
Are there hotels where co-sleeping is free?
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Of the 15 family-friendly hotels within 15 km, 10 offer free co-sleeping for young children sharing a bed with parents. In order of distance, these include Hotel Keyakigate Tokyo Fuchu, FORBELL STAY YURIGAOKA, and City Hotel Takahata.