KEIRIN is a professional bicycle race that originated in Japan, where participants compete at speeds of up to 70km/h. Just watching the race is exciting, but you can also enjoy a "sports betting experience" where you can take part in predicting the order of finish for as little as 100 yen.

Of the 43 bicycle racing tracks in Japan, Kawasaki Keirin Track is easily accessible from Tokyo, Haneda Airport, and Narita Airport, and is a popular tourist spot at night where you can enjoy the illuminated Keirin Stadium, which is easy to drop by. Keirin was first adopted as an official event at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and there are approximately 2,400 keirin racers, the most of any professional sport in Japan, 200 of whom are women. 

Keirin is a sport in which participants race bicycles on a bank (raceway) and compete to see who can reach the finish line first. Keirin is not just a race of speed, but also involves a strong element of tactics with your opponent, which is what makes it so fascinating and deep. You will need to come up with various strategies to win. 

KEIRIN Race Flow

① Seven racers appear in color-coded uniforms and helmets

② The guide runs at the front and increases the pace.

③ When the bell rang to indicate one and a half laps remaining, the guides pulled the race back and the race began in earnest.

④ The athletes sprint – there can only be one winner! 

* Please note when visiting: Kawasaki Keirin Stadium does not accept cashless payments, so please prepare cash (Japanese yen).

* Keirin races are held irregularly. Please see the Kawasaki Keirin website for race schedules.