東京競馬場, Horse racing venue in Fuchu, Japan
Tokyo Racecourse is a horse racing venue in Fuchū, a city west of the capital, with several tracks for different disciplines. The facility includes stands, betting counters, picnic areas, and wide promenades that spread around the oval courses.
The racecourse opened in November 1933 and quickly grew into an important venue for major competitions in the region. In 2007, a large renovation followed, adding a new main stand and modern technical facilities.
The name refers to the capital even though the grounds sit in a neighboring city, showing how central this venue is to the region. On race days, families with children, older regulars, and young betting fans gather on the stands, trying their luck between races as they walk through the public areas.
A footbridge connects the grounds directly to the station, so visitors arrive easily on foot. On race days, admission costs 200 yen, while entry is free during betting events without races.
The main stand, completed in 2007, was named Fuji View Stand through a public competition because Mount Fuji can be seen from it on clear days. The same redevelopment installed a video screen of 66 by 11 metres, then the world's largest until 2009.
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