Tokyo Marathon Course Preview Tour

Tour Code: ALT002221/ 4 hours

Overview

The Tokyo Marathon is an annual sporting event in Tokyo. We, at Outech, offer an exclusive “Tokyo Marathon Course Experience Tour" that allows you to check the course before the marathon itself and gives you the opportunity to enjoy some other Tokyo's famous spots before the event. The tour starts at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku and finishes at Tokyo Station through Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree and Ginza, Tokyo Tower and more. We will follow the same course as the marathon (42.195km). During the tour, and if you wish to do so, you can run a short distance on the actual marathon course and experience the real feeling of a marathon runner. The tour guide/driver has completed the Tokyo Marathon in the past. therefore, she can share her experience with you and or give you valuable tips regarding great picture spots for the race.

*Important Reminder
・Pick-up and drop-off locations must be located in Tokyo’s 23 wards, Mitaka City or Musashino City ONLY.
・If you would like to get a quote or make a reservation for this tour, please write "Tokyo Marathon Course Experience Tour" in the itinerary section on the quotation form.
・Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Tour Details

• Duration: 4 hours
• Start Time: Anytime *We can customize the ideal itinerary for you.
• Pick-up & Drop-Off: We will pick you up at your hotel, airport, or home
• Language: Japanese, English

Sample Itinerary

Departure: 9:00 pm
Tour ends: 1:00 pm

1. Pick-up at your hotel or anywhere within Tokyo's 23 wards.
2. Starts: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
3. Suidobashi
4. Akihabara
5. Uenoi
6. Asakusa
7. Ryogoku
8. Monzen-Nakacho (Tea break)
9. Ginza
10. Hibiya
11. Goal: Tokyo Station/Gyoko Street
12. Drop-off at your hotel within Tokyo's 23 wards.

Please Note
*You can take a tea break at Monzen Nakacho or pray for the complete the running of the race at Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine. All tea and foods are not included in the tour fee.
*Tea breaks can be changed to other areas.
*If you run the course, the tea break time may be shortened or you may not be able to take a break.
*You can run the course approximately 1.5km from the 15km point, and it will take approximately 10-15 minutes to run.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is the starting point for the Tokyo Marathon. Enjoy the magnificent building designed by Kenzo Tange.

Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Tower is a communications and observation tower in Tokyo, Japan, completed in 1958. At 332.9 m (1,092 ft), it was the tallest tower in Japan until the construction of Tokyo Skytree in 2012. It is a lattice tower inspired by the Eiffel Tower, and is painted white and international orange to comply with air safety regulations.

Fleet

Chauffeur / English Speaker Guide

Our chauffeurs go through a rigorous selection process, and extensively trained on driving skills, Tokyo geography and history. They are energetic and passionate about their jobs, friendly and eager to please our customers. They are ready to go above and beyond to make your trip memorable and worthwhile, and often have a special (and pleasant) surprise for you and your guest. When you think about it, they are much more than a driver/tour guide. They are your personal concierge. Please join one of our tours, and we guarantee to deliver the best experience.

What's Included

• Tour guide in English
• Bottled water & Snacks
• Take photos at the best spot
• Shopping accompanying
• Suggestion and reservation for your lunch spot
• Anniversary Gift*

Please request * items when you reserve this tour.

What's not Included

• Meals
• Entrance fee

Terms and Conditions

• (the "Tours", hereunder)
  The length and site coverage of the Tours is subject to change, based on traffic condition, parking availability and other unforeseen circumstances that are common to Tokyo metropolitan area, and/or unexpected conditions that prevents us to complete a tour in part or full.
• Your chauffeur may not be able to accompany you and your party to certain locations when a parking for a limousine is not readily available on site. In such situation, your chauffeur may choose to provide you with relevant information about sites inside a vehicle, and answer any questions you may have prior to your excursion on your own.
• The quoted price on the Tours don’t include entrance fees and meals.
• The Tours are subject to extra charge (usually 20% of the base price) in case of early morning and late night departure and/or arrival.
• Some tours may not be available on requested dates due to holiday schedule or a scheduled closure of business.
• Please inquire details when making a reservation.
• We reserve the right to assign a type of vehicle (Sedan, Minivan or Van) most suitable for your trip, based on the size of your party.
• Our tour images are for illustrative purposes only.

Cancellation Policy

The following fees will apply to the cancellation.

• Less than 48 hours prior to the scheduled pick-up time (local time): 50% of Total Price
• Less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled pick-up time (local time): 100% of Total Price