【2026年】関西の競馬完全ガイド〜阪神・京都競馬場のG1レース

🏇 2026 Complete Guide to Horse Racing in the Kansai Region The Kansai region is one of the birthplaces of horse racing in Japan. Hanshin Racecourse and Kyoto Racecourse host multiple G1 races every year.Kansai will host as many as 11 G1 events in 2026. From the spring when the cherry blossoms bloom to the Hanshin JF at the end of the year, the compact schedule will make horse racing fans hooked! 📍 Hanshin Racecourse Located in Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture, it is the largest racecourse in Western Japan.The main venue has a 2,089-meter right loop and the longest straight line in Japan (484 meters), making the high-speed competition exciting.The grandstand facilities, which will be fully renovated in 2024, are comfortable and advanced. Location: 1-1 Komanocho, Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture Nearest station: Hankyu Railway “Incheon” Station (about 3 minutes’ walk) Reserved seats: JRA official website (https://www.jra.go.jp) Admission fee: Normally 200 yen 🏆 Hanshin Racecourse G1 Race List ③Osaka Cup Date: April 5 (Sunday) Distance: 2000m Characteristics: Founded in 1957, upgraded to G1 in 2017.The Spring Ancient Horse Middle Distance King Decisive Race was originally a side event of the Hanshin Grand Prix, but now it is the core event of the spring middle distance route. Transportation: 3 minutes walk from Hankyu “Incheon” Station Admission: Normally 200 yen ④Cherry blossom viewing Date: April 12 (Sunday) Distance: 1600m Features: The first level of the 3-year-old mare classic race established in 1938 (Cherry Blossom Appreciation → Excellent Horse Mare → Autumn Flower Appreciation).Commonly known as the “Cherry Blossom Stage,” the most elegant horse racing event is staged during the cherry blossom season. Transportation: Same as above Admission: Normally 200 yen ⑦Takarazuka Memorial Date: June 14 (Sunday) Distance: 2200m Characteristics: Created in 1960, fans vote for the “Haru no Ruri” horse race.The strongest ancient horse in the first half of the period is decided in a decisive battle, and the winning horse is awarded the honor of “Nana 1”. Transportation: Same as above Admission: Normally 200 yen ⑰Hanshin JF Date: December 13 (Sunday) Distance: 1600m Characteristics: Established in 1949, the decisive battle between the 2-year-old female horse Triton.Many future famous horses start here, and it is the best 2-year-old mare selection of the year. Transportation: Same as above Admission: Normally 200 yen 📍 Kyoto Racecourse Located in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, it is an ancient cultural capital among horse racing venues.The main venue is a left-hand loop of 2,227 meters (Route A) and 2,172 meters (Route B), and is famous for its Yodo Saka.A large-scale renovation will be completed in 2023, and the refurbished stands are extremely modern. Location: Fushimi-ku, Kyoto Prefecture, Jiajima Tobajima Town Nearest station: Keihan Electric Railway “Horsejo-mae” Station (about 3 minutes’ walk) / JR “Yodo” Station (about 5 minutes’ walk) Reserved seats: JRA official website (https://www.jra.go.jp) Admission fee: Normally 200 yen 🏆 Kyoto Racecourse G1 Race List ⑧Emperor’s Shopping・Spring Date: May 4th (month and day) Distance: 3200m Features: Founded in 1937, it is the G1 with the longest horse racing distance in Japan.The 3,200-meter-long turf march tests the endurance of horses to the limit.It is called the “Decisive Battle of the Strongest Soldier”. Transportation: 3-minute walk from Keihan “Horsejo-mae” station / 5-minute walk from JR “Yodo” station Admission: Normally 200 yen ⑮Autumn Flower Appreciation Date: September 28 (month) Distance: 2000m Features: The final race of the Triple Crown for 3-year-old mares established in 1996.Formerly known as the Kyoto Cup, it is now the final stage of the mare classics (Cherry Blossom Award → Excellent Horse Horse → Autumn Flower Award). Transportation: Same as above Admission: Normally 200 yen ⑯Chrysanthemum viewing Date: October 12 (month) Distance: 3000m Features: The third level of the classic competition created in 1938 (Satsutsuki Appreciation → Japan ダービー → Chrysanthemum Appreciation).The long-distance race with a distance of 3,000 meters is known as “the winner of the strongest race”.The final chapter of the classic Triple Crown. Transportation: Same as above Admission: Normally 200 yen ⑰Eris Queen Cup Date: November 1 (Sunday) Distance: 2200m Features: Founded in 1976, it was originally a 4-year-old (now 3-year-old) mare limited to the International G1.Named after Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, it is the strongest deciding race for mare horses in the autumn. Transportation: Same as above Admission: Normally 200 yen ⑱マイルチャンピオンシップ（マイルCS） Date: November 15 (Sunday) Distance: 1600m Features: Established in 1984, the Autumn Mile King Finals.The winner automatically obtains the right to participate in the Hong Kong Maritime Competition, which is an important front for international exchanges. Transportation: Same as above Admission: Normally 200 yen ⑲Asahi Cup フューチュリティステークス (Asahi Cup FS) Date: December 20 (Sunday) Distance: 1600m Characteristics: Established in 1949, the decisive battle between the two horsemen.In 2014, he transferred from Zhongshan Racecourse to Kyoto.Many famous horses go from here to the classics. Transportation: Same as above Admission: Normally 200 yen 🚃 General traffic arrangement at Kansai Racecourse Hanshin Racecourse: 3 minutes on foot from Hankyu “Incheon” Station, about 20 minutes from Osaka Umeda Kyoto Racecourse: 3 minutes on foot from Keihan “Racecourse Mae” station, about 15 minutes from Kyoto Station Between the two racecourses: about 80 minutes by transfer from Hankyu + JR 🍜 Recommended food for watching the games in Kansai Specialties of Hanshin Racecourse: “Charcoal grilled meat” in front of Takarahiga Station and “かしわうどん” inside the racecourse Recommendations for Kyoto Racecourse: “Kujo Green Onion” in the racecourse and “Sake Rice Bar” in Fushimi Ward Horse racing and gourmet food, Kansai experience double satisfaction! 💡 Tips for watching the game ① Both venues are close to tourist attractions. The Hanshin Racecourse is adjacent to the Takara Grand Theater, and the Kyoto Racecourse is adjacent to the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. ② The designated seats must be selected on the JRA official website one month in advance, and the G1 game day is almost full. ③ The long straight of Hanshin Racecourse