Tokyo Marathon

Tokyo Marathon
22 nd February, 2015
Participant Information
With You Every
Step of The Way
4 Nights in Tokyo

Travel Details
Your 2:09 Events
Representatives
Final Itinerary and
Travel Details
Please find enclosed your:
● Itinerary and travel details
● Luggage labels
● Final race information from Tokyo
Marathon
● Number Card Pick Up
● Tokyo Metro Tour Guide
● Your Guide to Japan
Please read through the following
documentation carefully and do not
hesitate to get in touch with us if you
have any queries:
Email: info@209events.com
Tel: 01252 373797
Website: www.209events.com
Mike Gratton; former London Marathon
winner and Yolanda Gratton, personal
trainer and running coach, will be staying
at the Hotel New Otani for the duration
of your trip.
Mike has been organising travel world
wide to sporting events for over 30 years.
Yolanda ran Tokyo marathon in 2014
and was the first GB lady to cross the
finish line in a time of 3:22:07. She will
be running with you again this year.
Meet and Greets
Mike and Yolanda will be in the hotel
lobby to have a chat and answer any
questions you have at the following times:
Thursday 19 th February
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday 20 th February
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday 21 st February
6:00pm - 6:30pm
If you need to contact us at other times,
you can do so through the reception
desk.
Your Hotel
A room has been booked for you at the
Hotel New Otani Garden Tower
4-1 Kioi-cho,
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 102-8578
Japan
Surrounded by a beautiful 400-year old
Japanese garden, the New Otani Tokyo
Hotel is situated in central Tokyo and
offers comfortable accommodation less
than a 10-minute walk from 5 subway
lines.
Rooms include a flat-screen
TV with satellite channels
and a minibar.
Some have views
of the hotel's
Japanese
garden or
the Tokyo
skyline.
Guests can
experience
Japanese culture
at the tea
ceremony room.
Relaxation options
include a sauna and
spa with massage service.
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Travel Details
Thursday 19th
February
Airport Transfers to Hotel New Otani
On arrival at Narita Airport, you will need to arrange your own transfer to the hotel. This can be done in three ways, but by far the
easiest way is by the Airport Limosine Bus service which will take you directly to the Hotel New Otani and is the most convenient when
travelling with luggage.
Narita Airport
1. Airport Limosine Bus Service
It is highly recommended that you take the limosine Bus service which takes between 80 - 120 minutes
depending on traffic. You should first purchase a ticket from the Bus Ticketing Counter located right in front
of the arrival gate in Terminals 1 and 2 for Akasaka Area. This will cost about JPY3,100.
Terminal 1 departs from Bus Stops 2 and 11
Terminal 2 departs from Bus Stops 6 and 16
Limosine Bus Service Timetable (Times stated on their website 2nd
February 2015)
Narita Airport
Terminal 2
Depart
Narita Airport
Terminal 1
South Wing
Depart
Narita Airport
Terminal 1
North Wing
Depart
Hotel New Otani
Arrive
2. Narita Expess (Train + Taxi)
07:15 08:20 09:25 10:10 12:10 13:40 14:40 15:40 16:40 17:40 18:10 19:35 20:35 21:35
07:20 08:25 09:30 10:15 12:15 13:45 14:45 15:45 16:45 17:45 18:15 19:40 20:40 21:40
07:25 08:30 09:35 10:20 12:20 13:50 14:50 15:50 16:50 17:50 18:20 19:45 20:45 21:45
09:40 10:45 11:40 12:20 14:05 15:35 16:30 17:30 18:30 19:30 20:05 21:30 22:30 23:25
JR-EAST - The ticket counter and platforms are on the basement floor of terminals 1 and 2. Take a train to
Tokyo Station which should take approximately 60 minutes and will cost about JPY3,020 - then at the
Marunouchi North Exit
Taxi - Take a taxi to the hotel. The taxi journey should take approximately 15 minutes depending on the
traffic and should cost around JPY1,500
3. Taxi From Airport to Hotel
A taxi from the airport to the hotel will take around 90 minutes and will cost about JPY30,000
Narita Airport
Inform the taxi driver of how to get to your hotel by showing the below:

Travel Details
Thursday 19th
February
Airport Transfers to Hotel New Otani
On arrival at Haneda Airport, you will need to arrange your own transfer to the hotel. This can be done in three ways, but by far the
easiest way is by the Airport Limosine Bus service which will take you directly to the Hotel New Otani. However scheduled buses are
less frequent so, depending on when you arrive, you may need to consider one of the other 2 options.
Haneda Airport
1. Airport Limosine Bus Service
The limosine Bus service takes between 25-65
minutes depending on traffic. You should first
purchase a ticket from the Bus Ticketing Counter
on the 2 nd floor or the Bus Ticket Machine in the
ground floor for Akasaka Area which will cost
about JPY1,130. Depart from Bus Stop 3.
Limosine Bus Service Timetable (Times stated
on their website 2nd
February 2015)
Haneda Airport International
Depart
Haneda Airport Terminal 2
Depart
Haneda Airport Terminal 1
Depart
Hotel New Otani
Arrive
2. Tokyo Monorail (Train + Taxi)
07:40 10:35 13:30 14:15
10:45 13:40 14:25
10:50 13:45 14:30
08:25 11:35 14:30 15:15
Monorail - From the ticket gate in the arrivals lobby, take the Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho
Station which should take approximately 15 minutes and will cost about JPY490 - then at the
North Exit
Taxi - Take a taxi to the hotel. The taxi journey should take approximately 20 minutes depending
on the traffic and should cost between JPY2,000 - JPY2,500
3. Taxi from airport to hotel
Haneda International Terminal
First Floor
A taxi from the airport to the hotel will take around 40 minutes and will cost about JPY8,000
Haneda Airport
Inform the taxi driver of how to get to your hotel by showing the below:

Itinerary
Thursday February 19th
continued
Hotel Arrival
-
Check in at the hotel front desk. You will need your
Passport. After checking in, KNT, the official agents for
Tokyo marathon will have a ‘tour kit’ ready for you at the
hotel including a 1 day metro card and vouchers for any
additional tours that you’ve booked.
Friday 20th
February
Today includes a half day sight seeing tour of Tokyo
finishing at the Tokyo Big Sight where you’ll be able to
pick up your race number and race pack. You’ll need to
bring your Passport and Number Card Pick Up with
you as we will not be returning to the hotel prior to
going to Tokyo Big Sight Registration.
After registration, you’ll need to make your own way
back to the hotel, we recommend using the metro.
Half Day Sight Seeing
Tour of Tokyo
After breakfast at the hotel, meet Mike, Yolanda and your
English speaking tour guide in the hotel lobby at 8:15am.
We will then travel by coach to four different tourist sites
including:
● Meiji Jingu Shrine
● Imperial Palace East Gardens
● Asakusa Kannon Temple
● Nakamise Shopping Street
Meiji Jingu Shrine - is a Shinto shrine. This shrine is
dedicated to the divine souls of Emperor Meiji and his
consort Empress Shoken.
The Imperial Palace East Gardens - are a part of the inner
palace area and are open to the public. They are the
former site of Edo Castle's innermost circles of defense,
the honmaru ("main circle") and ninomaru ("secondary
circle").
Asakusa Kannon Temple - is an ancient Buddhist temple
located in Asakusa, it is Tokyo's oldest temple and one
of its most significant.
Nakamise Shopping Street - is a lovely street market and
is ideal for buying gifts to take back home

Itinerary
Friday 20th
February
- continued
Tokyo Marathon Expo 2015
Early afternoon, after the sight seeing tour, the coach will take you to the Tokyo
Marathon Expo at Tokyo Big Sight. Here you will pick up your race pack and be able to
wander around the different stands.
In order to collect your race pack, you need to show your Passport and Number Card
Pick Up.
Runner Registration
Times
Thursday February 19 th
11:00am to 8:30pm
Friday February 20 th
11:00am to 8:30pm
Saturday February 21 st
11:00am to 7:30pm
The EXPO admission is free and
open to the public.
When you have finished at the Expo, make your own way
back to the hotel

Itinerary
Saturday 21st
Day of Leisure
February
If you haven’t booked any excursions, today is a day of
leisure where you can pick up your race pack from the
expo if you haven’t already done so or explore Tokyo at
your own leisure.
Your Tokyo Metro Guide and Your Guide to Japan
which are both enclosed with this participant information
have some great ideas for attractions to visit which are
easily accessible by metro so it will help you avoid doing
too much walking.
Mount Fuji Excursion
If you have booked the optional Mt Fuji excursion - meet
in the hotel lobby at 8:30am
The day involves a full day excursion by coach to the 5th
Station (weather permitting) Cruise on Lake Ashi and a
ride to the top of Mount Komagatake by aerial cableway,
taking in the breathtaking surrounding views.
A Japanese style lunch is also included in the trip.
If you haven’t already booked the Mount Fuji Excursion
and would like to do so, contact info@209events.com
prior to departure to see if there is any availability.
Alternatively, make your own way to the Tokyo Marathon
International Friendship Run 2015 held on Feb 21 (Sat), the day
before Tokyo Marathon 2015. The Tokyo Waterfront City
Symbol Promenade Park (Ariake / Odaiba) is the main course
and the finish line is the Tokyo Marathon Finish Gate.
International Friendship Run
Along with the fun-run event, there will be a cultural exchange
event, where you can experience Japanese traditional performing
arts and Japanese hospitality! You will need to enter online in
advance via their website
http://www.tokyo42195.org/2015en/events/intl/
Further details can also be found on the enclosed leaflet

Itinerary
Sunday 22nd
Race Day
February
Meet in the hotel lobby at 6:30am to be picked up by the coach and taken to the race
starting area arriving around 7:15am. You will be given a boxed breakfast to take with
you to the start.
Start Area
Our experiences of running in 2014 were that the start area was exceptionally well
organised with planty of signs and marshals directing runners. The baggage trucks were
clearly labelled and waiting time was minimal.
You will be directed to your assigned block ready for the start. The blocks close prior to
the start of the race, so make sure you arrive at your starting block area with good time.
The temperatures on the start line are very cold, so make sure you are well wrapped up
with extra clothes which can be discarded as the race starts.
The Course
Distance along the course will be marked with signs every kilometre and at the half way
point. After the first 5K, fluid and fuel stations are at 2K or 3K intervals. Sports drink will
be available every 5K. The official drink is Pocari Sweat. Bananas, bread, tomato and
sweets are also provided at later stations.
Toilet facilties are located at various points along the course.
A map of the route can be found on page 9 of this participant information guide.
Race Start and
Finish Times
Wheelchair Start
9:05am
Marathon and 10K Start
9:10am
10K Finish
10:50am
Marathon Finish
16:10pm
Finish and Baggage
Area
As with the start area, the finish and baggage
collection is superbly organised and there are
plently of marshals on hand to help you out.
At the end of the marathon, after collecting your
baggage, make your way to the bus shuttle
service which will return you to the hotel.
You should receive The Tokyo Marathon 2015 Runner Handbook via email
from Tokyo Marathon organisers in the next couple of weeks or visit their
website for further information

Itinerary
Map Of The Course
TOKYO MARATHON
EXPO 2015
February 19-21

Departures
Monday 23rd
February
Departures
Make your own way back to the
airport in good time for your flight
home.
We recommend you use the Bus Limosine Service
which departs from the hotel. It is strongly advised
that you book your ticket directly with the hotel prior
to departure day as the buses are booked up on a first
come, first served ticket basis.
Check the times of departure with the hotel to ensure you leave enough
time to get to your flight or check their website for further details.
We hope you have had a great trip and look forward to seeing you
again soon on one of our other tours. Visit www.209events.com
to find your next adventure.
Have a safe journey home
With You
Every Step Of
The Way