2022 Itinerary 

4 night / 5 day package 

Thursday 3rd March 2022– Arrival in Tokyo

Arrive in Tokyo today for the start of your tour. Flights are not included in your package.  If flying from Ireland, please make sure that flights are booked for the Wednesday 2nd March to land on the Thursday 3rd March.  Please make your own way from your arrival airport to the hotel.  Upon arrival at the hotel, you will meet the Sports Travel International tour leader and other tour participants.

The Tokyo Marathon Expo 2022 will take place on the following days (tbc). Here you can pick up your bib number for the marathon:

Tokyo Marathon Expo 2022 is the largest Running trade show in Japan with an average of 60,000 visitors annually. It is vital that you attend the expo before the race, in order to pick up your race number. Race numbers will NOT be available on race day. When picking up your number ensure you have with you a valid photo ID and your entry confirmation. You cannot arrange for another person to pick up your number for you.

• Thursday time to be confirmed (usually 11am – 8.30pm)
• Friday time to be confirmed (usually 11am – 8.30pm)
• Saturday time to be confirmed (usually 11am – 7.30pm)

Friday 4th March 2022 – Sightseeing Tour (optional tour)

If you have not yet been to the expo then you can head there today to register for the race and pick up your number between 11:00am and 8.30pm. Otherwise this is a free day for you to enjoy Tokyo. Alternatively, join our Private Sightseeing Tour.

Sightseeing Tour – Friday – Half Day Tour or Full Day Tour with English Speaking Guide (book via the book now tab)

Half Day Tour 9am – 1pm/4 hours – €66 per person

A half day tour including the Meiji Jingu Shrine, a drive past Omotesando / Shibuya Crossing, Asakusa Kannon Temple & Nakamise Shopping Street and a drive by the The Imperial Palace.

Full Day Tour 9am – 5pm/8 hours – €110 per person

A full day tour including Hamarikyu Garden, Meiji Shrine, Sumida River Cruise, Lunch in a local restaurant and Asakusa Kannon Temple & Nakamise Shopping Street.

Limited space available, first come first serve basis.

Saturday 5th March 2022 – Tokyo Marathon Friendship Run 2022

The Tokyo Marathon Friendship Run 2021 entry is open to all of our Tokyo Marathon runners and spectators. The Friendship run will start at 10:45am. Full course details will be confirmed in due course. The distance is approximately 5km. If you wish to take part, please select this as an optional extra. €30 per person.

We strongly recommend you participate, it is a very special atmosphere and experience.

If you are not taking part in the International Friendship Run; today you have a free day for sightseeing.

Sunday 6th March 2022 – Race Day – Tokyo Marathon 2022

An early breakfast will be available at the hotel this morning, with the time to be confirmed within your travel itinerary. One way transport will take you to the marathon start area and you will be required to wear your sticker/wrist band provided by your Sports Travel International Rep.

Marathon Times:

09.05am – Wheelchair Start
09.10am – Marathon Start
16.10pm – Finish

You can hand in a personal bag at the start of the race and pick it up at the finish area.

Sunday 6th March 2022 – Tokyo Marathon 2022 After Run Party

Celebrate with runners from all over the world. The cost includes return shuttle bus, food, drink, live music and Japanese dance show, plus World Marathon Major completer ceremony. It is in our opinion by far the best post-marathon party of any marathon in the world, bar none. It has an incredible buzz and the music, food, drink and entertainment are all first-class. It is the perfect end to a memorable marathon day.

The After Run Party takes place at the historic and beautiful Happo-En Mansion at 1-1-1 Shiroganadei, Minato-ku. The shuttle bus to the venue leaves the hotel at 18:30 and leaves Happo-En just after 21:30. Cost: €155 per person

Monday 7th March 2022 –  Departure Day

Today it is time to finish your Tokyo adventure. Alternatively, if you wish to extend your trip to Japan, extra nights available on a request basis, subject to availability and cost. Please ensure you check out of the hotel in good time. Depending on your flight arrangements, you might have time for one last look around the city today, however please ensure you leave enough time for your travel to the airport, for your onward journey, or travel home.