Okoshiyasu Welcome Square
During the two-day check-in period, runners are encouraged to enjoy the best that Kyoto's hospitality has to offer by visiting the various booths set up by sponsors and other organizations, trying the food stands serving gourmet food from some of Kyoto's most famous restaurants and Japanese tea, and watching a variety of stage performances.
Miyako-Messe (Kyoto International Exhibition Hall)
Friday, February 19 11:30-20:00
Saturday, February 20 10:30-19:00
Exhibition booths
Omotenashi Food Stands
Treating you to Kyoto's delicacies!Kyoto's popular restaurants have something to please every runner's palate.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to regions affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Demonstrations of "master skills" in Kyoto's traditional craftwork
Friday, February 19
Come see the sophisticated skills of Kyoto's master craftsmen as they draw family crests on kimono by hand, paint images on Japanese candles, and plant hair in the heads of Kyoto dolls. Don't miss this unique opportunity!
Tea ceremony by the Urasenke school: ¥500 (Japanese confectionery included)
Saturday, February 20
Feel the true spirit of Japan. Each and every bowl of tea is served with the greatest care.
All proceeds will be donated to regions affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Official Shop
Friday, February 19 – Sunday, February 21
Only runners are allowed entry on Sunday, February 21.
Kyoto Marathon original goods (T-shirts, stationery, etc.) are available for purchase.
Assistance for Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake
Charity food stands and produce from Tohoku
Specialties from the three prefectures of the Tohoku (Fukushima, Miyagi, and Iwate) region will be available for purchase.
Photo Exhibition: Messages from the Earthquake-Afflicted Areas
This exhibition showcases an array of photos of specific areas in Fukushima, Miyagi, and Iwate Prefectures that were taken before the earthquake, immediately after it, and just recently showing the current state of reconstruction, as well as messages from the disaster-afflicted areas.
Event Stage
Friday, February 19
Are you ready to run? Visit the Running Clinic to get tips for the run!
【1】14:00～14:30、【2】15:30～16:00
Pre-performance by cheering group
【1】14:45～15:15、【2】16:15～16:45
Saturday, February 20
11:00〜11:20
Drink a toast to the runner's success with Japanese rice wine
– Sake for stronger bonds between Kyoto and Tohoku –
Free sake offered to visitors (while supplies last)
The Kyoto Lion Dancers cheer on the runners!
11:45〜12:15
Talk show
TV personality Kenji Moriwaki talks about running with athlete Masako Chiba (bronze medal winner at the World Championships in Athletics in Athens).
14:00〜19:00
α-STATION「J-AC TOP40 SPECIAL LIVE SHOW in KYOTO MARATHON 2016」Live radio broadcast
Contact
- Kyoto Marathon Entry & Hotel Reservation Desk
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JTB Sports Station
7F JTB Bldg 2-1-25, Kyutaro-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 541-0056 Japan
TEL: ＋81-6-6267-5163(hours 9:30-17:30; closed Sat.,Sun.,holidays）
E-mail: jtbss@west.jtb.jp
