Urawa Racecourse

Name: Urawa Racecourse
Address: 1-chōme-8-42 Ōyaba, Minami Ward, Saitama, 336-0016, Japan
Rating: 3.9

3.9 (200)・Playground・Amusement Center・Sports Activity Location・Event Venue・Point Of Interest・Establishment

Urawa Racecourse is a well-known horse racing venue. Opened in 1947, it has become a key spot for local horse racing fans. The track is smaller than many others, with a circumference of just over 1,000 meters. This gives races a more intimate and exciting feel, with plenty of action and close finishes.

Races at Urawa are held mostly on weekdays, attracting a dedicated crowd who enjoy the thrill of live horse racing. The venue also hosts some significant races, including the Urawa Kinen, a popular event in the Japanese racing calendar.

The course itself is quite tight, which adds an extra layer of challenge for both horses and jockeys. This means skill and strategy are very important, making the races even more interesting to watch. The facilities at Urawa Racecourse are well-maintained, providing a comfortable experience for visitors.

Phone

+81 48-881-1551

Website

www.urawa-keiba.jp

The area

Address

1-chōme-8-42 Ōyaba, Minami Ward, Saitama, 336-0016, Japan

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What other travelers are saying about Urawa Racecourse

A little bit old, but I entered for free.

James An

Oct 16, 2023

Watching the races on Feb 12 2023...the place looks like a prison camp. Is Urawa the end of the world?...or can you just see it from the racecourse!!

Andrew Voss

Feb 13, 2023

Good !!!

Văn Hùng Trần

Apr 6, 2019

Good

Louis Wong

Sep 13, 2019

I had some free time on weekdays, so I came here for the first time to see horse racing. It was about a 10 minute walk from Urawa Station. For the time being, we had lunch and ramen and draft beer at the shop, which were very delicious and reasonably priced. Yakitori is also quite delicious. I ordered stew from the shop inside the room, and it was also very delicious. The inside of the hall was clean and there were many reserved seats. The horse racing tickets were not very good, but I would definitely like to come again.