Description
- Boat races are a public gambling event held only in Japan and Korea, where six boats make three laps and compete for position.
- Edogawa Boat Races are held irregularly by Tama City, Inagi City, and Akiruno City.
- Information on the date and participants can be found on the official website of the boat race and the official website of the Edogawa Boat Race.
Reviews by situation
“Relaxing alone” Recommended: 3/span> /4 points
Most visitors are single. The entrance is narrow but the back is wide, and you can see it up close along the river.
“Having fun with the kids” Recommended: 1 /4 points
It also has a motorsports aspect, so boys might enjoy it.
“Getting into the mood on a date” Recommended: 2 /4 points
You hardly ever see people visiting on a date.
“Getting along with friends” Recommendation level: 3 /4 points
Although not many, the number of people visiting with friends is increasing.
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“Comfort” Rating: 4 /5 points
The entrance is cluttered, but the back is spacious. There are many free seats along the river, so it is comfortable.
“Length of fun time” Rating: 4 /5 points
If you want to stay from start to finish, it will take about 6 hours.
“Price range” Rating: 4 /5 points
Admission is inexpensive. Paid reserved seats start at 1,000 yen.
“Suitable for rainy days” Rating: 5 /5 points
The facility is spacious, so you can feel safe even in the rain.
“Night-friendly” Rating: 1 /5 points
Entry is not permitted at night. (Tickets are sold outside the venue.)
“Uniqueness” Rating: 4 /5 points
There are only two boat racing venues in Tokyo, including this one.
Business Hours
AM11:00 to PM4:00
Closed Days
Irregular
English Support
There is English-speaking staff available at the information room.
Fees
One adult…100yen (cash only)
Access
The nearest station is Funabori Station (Toei Shinjuku Line), which takes about 20 minutes on foot. Therefore, if you are heading from Funabori Station, we recommend using the free shuttle bus.
Free shuttle bus from Funabori Station (Toei Shinjuku Line) and Hirai Station (JR Chuo-Sobu Line)
Main limited-time events
See the official website.
Official website
https://www.boatrace.jp/ (Boatrace official, Japanese only)
https://www.boatrace-edogawa.com/ (Edogawa Boat Race, Japanese only)
Nearby spots
Sunamachi Ginza Shopping Street (Sunamachi Ginza Shoten-gai)
One of Tokyo’s most famous and thriving shopping streets, it is lined with traditional greengrocers, delicatessen shops, clothing stores, and more.
Koto Ward Nakagawa Funabansho Museum
This exhibit introduces and recreates the ship guard station that was used to control ships passing through the river during the Edo period.
