Arrival and expo
Wednesday 3 MarchRunners collect bibs at the expo. Companions can split off for a half-day.
- Half-dayTsukiji outer market food tour
- EatFuunji
Tokyo Marathon 2027: spectator guide and weekend itinerary
5 to 7 March 2027 · ConfirmedTokyo, JapanOne of the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
Tokyo Marathon takes runners a few hours and spectators all day. This guide gives supporters cheer points they can reach by public transport, plans the expo day and race eve around tired legs, and fills the recovery day in Tokyo.
Know before you go
- Most runners collect bibs at the Tokyo Marathon Expo at Tokyo Big Sight, two to three days before the race.
- Early March is cool, 5 to 12°C. Spectators need warm layers; plum blossom is out in the parks.
Airport to Start: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Shinjuku
Haneda (HND) is 20 to 30 minutes by monorail or Keikyu; Narita (NRT) is 1 hour by Narita Express or Skyliner.
The start is in Shinjuku and the finish in front of Tokyo Station (Gyoko-dori). Both are on many train lines.
Public transport directions to Start: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Shinjuku
Where to stay by budget
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Ueno and Asakusa | Cheaper hotels and temples. |
| Mid-range | Shinjuku and Shibuya | Trains everywhere. |
| Splurge | Marunouchi and Roppongi | Tower hotels. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Nui. Hostel and Bar Lounge
- Mid-range: Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
- Splurge: Aman Tokyo
Day plans for the free hours
Built around the usual marathon weekend schedule for 5 to 7 March 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.
Day before the race
Thursday 4 MarchRunners rest their legs: pick seated or slow outings, then an early pasta dinner.
- Easy outingteamLab Planets
- EatDepachika food halls
Race day
Friday 5 MarchSpectators: pick two cheer points you can reach by public transport, then meet at the finish.
- Cheer pointAsakusa and Kaminarimon (around km 15 and km 35, the course passes twice): one stop on the Ginza line, and the best backdrop.
- Cheer pointGinza crossing (around km 10 and km 30): wide streets and big crowds, short walk from Ginza station.
- EatTsukiji outer market
Recovery day
Monday 8 MarchSore legs: boats, buses and long lunches beat walking tours today.
- Easy outingShinjuku izakaya tour
- Rain or heat backupGhibli Museum.
Family-friendly picks
- Ueno Zoo.
- Miraikan science museum.
Evening and day-trip tours
After dark
- Golden Gai and Shibuya.
7 tours worth booking for Tokyo Marathon
| Tour | Length | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Fuji day trip | Full day | Families |
| Tsukiji outer market food tour | Half day | Food lovers |
| teamLab Planets | Half day | Families, Bad weather |
| Nikko day trip | Full day | Everyone |
| Sumo morning practice | Half day | Families |
| Tokyo Disney Resort | Full day | Families |
| Shinjuku izakaya tour | Evening | Night owls, Food lovers |
Where to eat
Rainy-day backups
- Tokyo National Museum.
- Ghibli Museum.
Getting around on event days
- A Suica or PASMO card (or Apple Pay) works on trains, buses and convenience stores.
- Shinkansen tickets can be booked on smartEX; reserved seats sell out on holidays.
Day trips from Tokyo
- Kamakura: 1 hour
- Hakone: 1.5 hours
Bringing a group?
Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Tokyo Marathon.
Plan a group tripQuestions people ask
When is Tokyo Marathon 2027?
The next edition is 5 to 7 March 2027.
How do I get from the airport to Start: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Shinjuku?
Haneda (HND) is 20 to 30 minutes by monorail or Keikyu; Narita (NRT) is 1 hour by Narita Express or Skyliner. The start is in Shinjuku and the finish in front of Tokyo Station (Gyoko-dori). Both are on many train lines.
Where should I stay for Tokyo Marathon?
For most visitors the best base is Shinjuku and Shibuya: Trains everywhere.
What else can we do around Tokyo Marathon?
Good short outings in Tokyo include Tsukiji outer market food tour, teamLab Planets, Sumo morning practice. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.
What is there for kids and families near Tokyo Marathon?
Family-friendly picks: Mount Fuji day trip, teamLab Planets, Sumo morning practice. Ueno Zoo.
How far is Start: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Shinjuku from Tokyo centre?
About 4 km in a straight line. The start is in Shinjuku and the finish in front of Tokyo Station (Gyoko-dori). Both are on many train lines.
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