The museum is operated by the Japan Racing Association (JRA) and serves as the primary repository for artifacts related to national equine history.
Visitors can use high-speed cameras and sensors in the technology wing to compare their physical reaction speeds to professional jockeys.
The collection includes detailed anatomical models and taxidermy displays illustrating the biology of a racing thoroughbred.
Displays document the lineage of major winners, including the history of the Japanese Derby.
The exhibits cover both Western-style racing and traditional Japanese equestrian practices dating back centuries.
The JRA Horse-Racing Museum is located within the Tokyo Racecourse complex in Fuchu, dedicated to the history and science of Japanese horse racing. The facility features expansive galleries detailing the evolution of equine sports and the physiological capabilities of thoroughbreds. Interactive exhibits include motion simulators that allow visitors to experience the sensation of jockeying during a race. It houses a significant collection of trophies, historical riding gear, and memorabilia from legendary Japanese racehorses. The museum emphasizes the relationship between human culture and the development of modern equestrian sports. Its location inside a functioning racecourse means the atmosphere is intrinsically linked to the active racing calendar.
The life-sized horse statues located in the museum's outdoor courtyard.
Check the Tokyo Racecourse event calendar before arriving to decide if you want to visit on a quiet weekday or a busy race day.
Explore the outdoor horse statues and tribute markers located in the plaza immediately surrounding the museum building.
Coordinate your visit with the museum's specialized rotating exhibitions which change periodically throughout the year.
Trying to access the museum during the track's off-season or major maintenance periods without checking the JRA website first.
Generally closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and during extended periods when the racecourse is closed for maintenance.
