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Marathon Destinations in Tokyo

Japan · HND

Tokyo Marathon = one of Abbott World Marathon Majors — 38,000 runners, March, iconic route through Shinjuku + Asakusa + Ginza + finish at Tokyo Station. Ballot entry October-August.

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5 curated marathon destinations in Tokyo

Tokyo Marathon (early March)

JPY 20,700 pp entry fee

Abbott World Marathon Major. Start Shinjuku, finish Tokyo Station. Flat course, cool weather (10°C). Ballot entry August-October previous year.

Best for: Six-Star Marathon Majors runners

Keio Plaza Hotel (Shinjuku)

JPY 30,000-80,000/night

Best race hotel — 5 min walk to start line at Shinjuku. Groups + running friends often stay here race weekend.

Best for: Race-day proximity to start

Hilton Tokyo (Shinjuku)

JPY 35,000-90,000/night

Walking distance to start + expo. Popular international marathon hotel.

Best for: Marathon international runners

Marathon expo (Tokyo Big Sight)

Free entry

Bib pickup Thursday-Saturday before race. Runner gear + Japanese running culture immersion.

Best for: Race prep + gear shopping

Post-race: Onsen + Ramen (Shinjuku Golden Gai)

JPY 3,000-8,000 dinner + drinks

Golden Gai tiny bars for celebration + Odaiba onsen for recovery. Ramen at Ichiran or Fuunji.

Best for: Post-race recovery + celebration

Best neighbourhoods in Tokyo

  • Shinjuku (start line + expo)
  • Tokyo Station area (finish)
  • Ginza (finish area luxury hotels)
  • Asakusa (traditional + on route)

Budget + season

Budget: USD 400-800/day race week (hotel + food + entry). Full trip 7 days USD 3,500-8,000 (flights + hotel + entry + Japan add-on).

Season: Early March — cherry blossoms typically just after race. Book hotel + flights 6+ months ahead. Entry ballot opens August.

Who this is for: Marathon runners, Six-Star Majors pursuers, runners + Japan culture combo, running groups

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