【2026年】関東の競馬完全ガイド〜東京・中山競馬場のG1レース

🏇 2026 Complete Guide to Horse Racing in the Kanto Region The Kanto region is the core area of Japanese horse racing, with two top racetracks, Tokyo Racecourse and Nakayama Racecourse.In 2026, up to 12 G1 level events will be held here, from the spring classics to the year-end finals, there will be endless excitement throughout the year! 📍 Tokyo Racecourse Located in Fuchu City, Tokyo, it is Japan’s most representative racecourse.The main venue is a 2,000-meter left loop (three obstacle courses A, C, and E) and has world-class facilities.It can accommodate about 220,000 spectators. Location: 1-1 Hiyoshicho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo Nearest station: Keio Line “Fuchu Ema Main Gate” Station (about 2 minutes’ walk) / JR “Fuchu Hommachi” Station (about 5 minutes’ walk) Reserved seats: JRA official website (https://www.jra.go.jp) or lottery open one month before the game day Admission fee: Normally 200 yen (reserved seats must be purchased separately) 🏆 Tokyo Racecourse G1 Race List ②フェブラリーステークス Date: February 22 (Sunday) Distance: ダート (mud) 1600m Features: The first G1 of the year and the pinnacle race of Japan’s clay events.It was formerly known as フェブラリーハンデキャップ which was founded in 1984. It was upgraded to G1 in 1997. Transportation: 2 minutes’ walk from Keio Line’s “Fuchu Equestrian Main Gate” station Admission: Normally 200 yen ③NHK MALAYSIA Date: May 11 (Sunday) Distance: Zhi (grassland) 1600m Features: One-mile contest limited to 3-year-olds, created in 1996.A tournament to commemorate the start of NHK broadcasting.Together with Satsuki Shang and Japan ダービー, it is an important front in the 3-year-old classic route. Transportation: Same as above Admission: Normally 200 yen ④ヴィクトリアマイル Date: May 18 (Sunday) Distance: 1600m Features: Limited G1 for mare horses over 4 years old, created in 2006, named in commemoration of Japan’s first female JRA trainer.Spring Queen Decisive Battle. Transportation: Same as above Admission: Normally 200 yen ⑤Japanese ダービー Date: May 31 (Sunday) Distance: 2400m Features: Japan’s highest honor in horse racing, created in 1932, is the pinnacle battle for 3-year-old horses.Commonly known as “Tokyo Yujun”, the winning horse is known as “the strongest in the generation”.It is extremely popular, with the number of visitors often exceeding 100,000 on the same day. Transportation: Same as above Admission: Normally 200 yen (strongly recommended to reserve reserved seats in advance) ⑥Yasuda Memorial Date: June 7 (Sunday) Distance: 1600m Features: The International G1 was founded in 1951 and was named in commemoration of Kotaro Yasuda.Japan’s top one-mile horse race often attracts powerful foreign players to participate. Transportation: Same as above Admission: Normally 200 yen ⑬The Emperor’s Scenic Spot in Autumn Date: October 18 (Sunday) Distance: 2000m Features: A famous historical race established in 1937, the Emperor’s Shoko Akira is the strongest deciding race in ancient horse middle distance.Together with Arima Kinen and Yuba Noon C, it is also known as one of the “Three Great Horse Racing Horses of Autumn”. Transportation: Same as above Admission: Normally 200 yen ⑭ジャパンカップ Date: November 22 (Sunday) Distance: 2400m Features: An international hospitality tournament created in 1981, one of the world’s highest prize money tournaments (a total of approximately 1 billion yen).Top racing horses from all over the world gather at Tokyo Racecourse. Transportation: Same as above Admission: Normally 200 yen 📍 Zhongshan Racecourse Located in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, it has a 1,713-meter right loop and three ups and downs courses, A/B/C. It is known as the “Holy Land of Arima”.It features dramatic comebacks brought about by sharp slopes and height differences. Location: 1-1 Fousakucho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture Nearest station: JR Sobu Line “Funabashi Nodori” Station (about 8 minutes’ walk) / Keihon Line “Kaibajo” Station (about 5 minutes’ walk) Reserved seats: JRA official website Admission fee: Normally 200 yen 🏆 Zhongshan Racecourse G1 Race List ⑪Gaoyue Appreciation Date: April 19 (Sunday) Distance: 2000m Features: The first level of the 3-year-old horse classic race created in 1939 (Satsutsuki Shou→Japanese ダービー→Chrysanthemum Shou).Zhongshan’s unique steep slopes and height differences provide the most intense top-level duel. Transportation: 8 minutes’ walk from JR “Funabashi Codex” station / 5 minutes’ walk from Keisei “Racecourse” station Admission: Normally 200 yen ⑭スプリンターズステークス Date: September 21 (month and day) Distance: 1200m Features: Japan’s strongest short-distance decisive battle, created in 1967.The straight-line sprint on the steep slope in the first half is the biggest attraction, and the autumn sprint king is born here. Transportation: Same as above Admission: Normally 200 yen ②Arima commemoration Date: December 27 (Sunday) Distance: 2500m Features: Established in 1956, “Dream Noire” is a horse racing competition that uses voting to select participating horses.The grand finale at the end of December every year is the final settlement of horse racing throughout the year.The final straight line in Nakayama and the dramatic reversal in Fukasaka were breathtaking. Transportation: Same as above Admission: Normally 200 yen (extremely popular, early reservation recommended) 🚃 General arrangement of traffic at Kanto Racecourse Both horse racing venues are located in the metropolitan area, about 30 to 60 minutes from central Tokyo. Tokyo Racecourse: Directly connected to Keio Line’s “Fuchu Racecourse Main Gate” station, or a 5-minute walk from JR “Fuchu Hommachi” station Nakayama Racecourse: 8 minutes’ walk from JR “Funabashi Codex” station, or 5 minutes’ walk from Keisei “Racecourse” station Note: There are many people on G1 race day, so it is recommended to use public transportation (parking lots around the racecourse are limited and reservations are required). 💡 Tips for watching the game ① JRA designated seats must be reserved in advance on the official website (https://www.jra.go.jp). Generally, the lottery competition on G1 game day is fierce. ② Large luggage is not allowed inside the venue (coin lockers are available). ③ Pay attention to preventing hay fever in spring, and prepare measures to prevent heatstroke in summer. ④Japanese ダービーRecommend 9 a.m. on the day