Racecourse Area Guide

Kyoto’s big four festivals Traditionally, “Aoi Matsuri”, “Gion Matsuri” and “Jidai Kyoto Tower Matsuri” are counted as Kyoto’s big three festivals – Kyoto Tower is the first sight to breathtaking spectacles steeped in the history of the an- greet visitors coming out of Kyoto cient capital. Besides these, the “Daimonji Festival” held Station. The 100m-high observa- on August 16th has become an annual event. On this tion deck offers a 360-degree summer night, the mountainsides around Kyoto are lit panoramic view over the city. up by fires in the shape of massive letters and pictures. KYOTO With its famous “Yodo Slope”, this beautiful racecourse Kyoto sightseeing RACECOURSE retains the atmosphere of the old capital Kyoto has plenty of fantastic Kyoto Racecourse is home to the Spring , seen as the most important race sightseeing spots. There’s “Kiyomizu Temple”, with its for 4-year-olds and above, the , final leg of the Triple Crown for spectacular view over the city. 3-year-olds, and the Kikuka Sho, among other big races. “Ryoanji Temple”, famous for It consists of an inner and an outer course, featuring the famous “Yodo Slope” its Zen rock garden, and of on the third corner of its turf track (outer course). With a grade difference of course, the “Kinkakuji” and “Ginkakuji” gold and silver pa- 4.3 meters, the slope accentuates the thrill of races held here. vilions. All of these are regis- Meanwhile, swans glide gracefully over a lake in the center of the track, tered as world cultural heritage and a row of trees forms a beautiful backdrop beyond the far stretch. sites. Adjacent to the former site of Yodo Castle, http://kaiwai.city.kyoto.jp/raku/modules/english/index.php Kyoto Racecourse exudes an atmosphere befitting this old capital.

Lake Karasuma Subway Line With swans gliding graceful- ly over its surface, the lake Kawaramachi in the center of the track ● Gion Shijo ← ● evokes an elegance typical Shin-Kobe JR Tokaido Main Line, Tokaido Shinkansen Nagoya→ of Kyoto. ● ● Kyoto Shin-Osaka Yamazaki Kintetsu Kyoto Hankyu Railway ● Line Osaka Minase ● ● Takeda Kyoto Racecourse Tambabashi Kyobashi ● ● ●Chushojima Keihan Main Line Yodo Come and experience Keihan Uji Line the excitement of a lifetime! Yamato Saidaiji Temple↓ ↓Uji

Kyoto Racecourse http://japanracing.jp/ (Access) About 5 minutes on foot from Yodo Station on the Keihan Railway ＊Change onto the Kintetsu Kyoto Line at Kyoto Station, then onto the Keihan Railway at Tambabashi Station gate ＊About 25 minutes from Gion Shijo Station to Yodo Station on the Keihan Railway A pedestrian bridge links the racecourse to nearby About 20 minutes by shuttle bus from JR Yamazaki Station Yodo Station, offering convenience even on rainy days. Parade Ring About 20 minutes by bus from Minase Station on the Hankyu Railway The Parade Ring at Kyoto Racecourse is cir- (Admission) 200 yen (free for under 15's) cular, the only one of its kind in the JRA. (Gates open) 09:00 (subject to change depending on congestion levels, etc.) Horse cart parade ▼ ● Horse rides ▼ ● arade Ring Check the condition of the runners from close quarters! Check the condition of the runners from close P

▼ balloon Bouncy 10.8m high and 64.0m wide, this 3-screen multiple facility is one of the this 3-screen multiple facility is one of the 10.8m high and 64.0m wide, It is capable of rendering crisp hi-vision images with largest in the world. bringing the thrill of the race to life on the large screen. high definition, Ring, the screens show scenes from the Parade As well as race footage, payout money and various other information. odds, ● Multiple-screen Turf Vision Vision Turf Multiple-screen

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ttractions as well as a play ground area. ttractions as well as a play ground area. ▼ ▼ Areas for both adults and chil- dren to enjoy at leisure The green plaza and amusement park are Full of fun areas for all the family to enjoy. a with opportunities to interact Includes horses – a wonderful experience that only a racecourse could provide. acilities around the stand ● ● F ? ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● Big Swan

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Betting guides are available in various langua- in various available Betting guides are Location Information Come straight here if there’s anything you want anything you want if there’s here Come straight about the racecourse! to know Korean). Chinese, ges (English, ＊ enno Sho (Spring) (G1) Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup (G1) (G1) T Shuka Sho (G1) Kikuka Sho (G1) Home of the Tenno Sho (Spring) and other G1 races Home of the Tenno Gate

Cygnet Hall ▲ ge, events are also held here. events ge, ● An open-plan atrium space combining the 3rd and 4th Besides various video floors. race cover- displays including a ast food plaza, restaurant plaza, restaurant plaza, ast food plaza, Big Swan shops i-seats, seats, lounge Box seats, information restaurants and shops, information shops, Lounge seats, Cygnet Hall, Unreserved seating, information restaurants and shops, Cygnet Hall, Unreserved seating, Memorial Road restaurants, restaurants and shops, Unreserved seating, information left luggage, F information kids’ room, Betting points alls lined with automatic bet vendors and ▼ ● W This makes it easy to payout machines. place bets and collect your winnings. ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●

Lounge seats ▲ deck. monitors or from an outdoor spectator “The Big Swan”. Races can be watched on “The Big Swan”. Indoor seating on the 5th and 6th floors of Indoor seating the 5th and 6th floors of on ●

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The two stands are fully equipped with comfortable amenities. The two stands are fully ● The reserved seats on the 5th and 6th floors “Grand Swan” stand are all indoor of the spectators Here, seats views. with panoramic can enjoy from the finishing post in the thrills comfort and relaxation. Stand Floor Stand Guide 5 F 4 F 3 F 2 F 1 F 6 F 7 F Grand Swan There’s more than just racing! Kyoto Race course – a wonderland full of interesting spots. Race Kyoto interesting of full wonderland a – course racing! just than more There’s