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Umamusume: Pretty Derby Real-Life Locations

ウマ娘プリティーダービー

In a world very much like our own, great race horses of the past have a chance to be reborn as "horse girls"—girls with the ears and tails of horses as well as their speed and endurance. The best of these horse girls go to train at Tokyo's Tracen Academy, hopefully moving on to fame and fortune as both racers and idols. Special Week, a high school horse girl from the countryside, has just transferred to Tracen, and she's determined to fulfill her promise to her mother to become the best horse gi

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In a world very much like our own, great race horses of the past have a chance to be reborn as "horse girls"—girls with the ears and tails of horses as well as their speed and endurance. The best of these horse girls go to train at Tokyo's Tracen Academy, hopefully moving on to fame and fortune as both racers and idols. Special Week, a high school horse girl from the countryside, has just transferred to Tracen, and she's determined to fulfill her promise to her mother to become the best horse gi

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Umamusume: Pretty Derby Real-Life Locations

ウマ娘プリティーダービー

In a world very much like our own, great race horses of the past have a chance to be reborn as "horse girls"—girls with the ears and tails of horses as well as their speed and endurance. The best of these horse girls go to train at Tokyo's Tracen Academy, hopefully moving on to fame and fortune as both racers and idols. Special Week, a high school horse girl from the countryside, has just transferred to Tracen, and she's determined to fulfill her promise to her mother to become the best horse gi

Real-world location guide

Where is Umamusume: Pretty Derby set?

OtakuTrips lists 8 published real-life locations connected to Umamusume: Pretty Derby, in Chiba, Kyoto, Tokyo and 1 more prefecture. Key spots include Nakayama Racecourse, Kyoto Racecourse, Nakayama Racecourse. Use the map and location pages below to see where they are. We do not infer a setting beyond the catalog data.

Are the locations in Umamusume: Pretty Derby real?

This page documents 8 published real-world locations connected to Umamusume: Pretty Derby. Each location page identifies the place using the information stored in the OtakuTrips database.

Can you visit the real-life locations from Umamusume: Pretty Derby?

The published location pages provide maps and available access information. Visitors should follow local rules and respect private property.

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Nakayama Racecourse

中山競馬場

Appears in episodes featuring the Satsuki Sho and other spring classic races, with detailed shots of the paddock and winner's circle

Funabashihoten Station

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Kyoto Racecourse

京都競馬場

Featured in episodes showing autumn classic races, particularly the Kikuka Sho, with scenic shots of the traditional Japanese architecture

Yodo Station

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Nakayama Racecourse

中山競馬場

Appears in episodes featuring winter races and the Arima Kinen, with notable scenes showing the unique hill and course layout that challenges the horse girls

Funabashi-Hoten Station

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Kyoto Racecourse

京都競馬場

Appears in autumn racing episodes featuring the Kikuka-sho and other classic races, with beautiful shots of the traditional architecture against mountain scenery

Yodo Station

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Oi Racecourse

大井競馬場

Featured in episodes showing night racing scenes with dramatic lighting effects, highlighting the excitement and different atmosphere of dirt track racing

Oimachi Station

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Tokyo Racecourse

東京競馬場

Featured prominently in multiple episodes showing various races including the Japan Derby and other major competitions, with detailed shots of the paddock, grandstand, and winner's circle

Fuchu-Keiba-Seimon-mae Station

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Hanshin Racecourse

阪神競馬場

Featured in episodes showing Kansai-based races, particularly scenes involving the Osaka Hai and autumn racing season

Nigawa Station

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Hanshin Racecourse

阪神競馬場

Featured in episodes showing spring and summer races, particularly the Takarazuka Kinen, with scenes highlighting the modern grandstand and paddock areas

Nigawa Station

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