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Tokyo Marathon 2027
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Sun, 7 Mar 2027 · Athletics

Hotels for Tokyo Marathon 2027

In Shinjuku, Tokyo on Sun, 7 Mar 2027. 66 hotels within 3kmbook close and walk back after the show.

About Tokyo Marathon 2027

Crowds gather along the route for hours, cheering and offering support to strangers, with many stationed near the same corners their families have used for years. Trains and pavements near the route fill quickly, so those not running tend to plan their spectating spot well ahead. The mood is more communal than competitive for most who take part, with finishing rather than time being the point.

Where to stay nearby

Tokyo itself is the obvious base, putting you within reach of both the start and finish areas without depending on trains that may be disrupted by road closures on the day. Urayasu offers a quieter alternative with a straightforward run into the city, useful if you'd rather avoid the busiest hotel districts. Yachimata is further out and better suited to those combining the race with a wider trip, though you should expect a longer journey in on the morning itself.

Tokyo — about 0 km away

Tokyo offers unmatched convenience for Shinjuku events: stay in the heart of the action with 457 hotels across all price points, from luxury to budget-friendly options, and you're already at the venue.

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Urayasu — about 18 km away

Urayasu is 18km from the venue and works best for visitors with a car or tolerance for a 30–40 minute transit ride via train or highway. With only 6 hotels, book well ahead if this quieter base appeals to you.

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Yachimata — about 57 km away

Yachimata lies 57km away and suits travelers with flexible schedules and access to a car; expect a 60–90 minute drive to the venue. Limited lodging (6 hotels) makes it a backup option rather than a primary choice for event-goers.

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The closest hotels to Shinjuku, Tokyo

66 within 3km — the nearest 12 shown. Tap any hotel or search to see live availability and prices for Sun, 7 Mar 2027.

History

The Tokyo Marathon is the only Abbott World Marathon Major held in Asia, and its 2027 running marks the event's twentieth edition since the inaugural race in 2007. From a standing start it grew swiftly into one of distance running's great occasions, prized for a fast, flat course, immaculate organisation and a public ballot so heavily oversubscribed that a place is a genuine prize.

The race sets off beside the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku and threads through the heart of the capital, passing Asakusa and Ginza before finishing near Tokyo Station, with cheering crowds lining the way throughout. The field is set at 40,000 runners for 2027, among the largest of the Majors.

There is no race-day bib collection, so runners visit the pre-race expo in the days beforehand and plan carefully for an early, cold-morning start, which makes where you stay a key part of a smooth marathon weekend in Tokyo.

Records & quirks

  • The Tokyo Marathon is the only Abbott World Marathon Major held in Asia.
  • The 2027 race is the event's twentieth edition, the marathon having first run in 2007.
  • The field is set at 40,000 runners for 2027, among the largest of the Majors.
  • The course starts by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku and finishes near Tokyo Station.
  • Entry is decided by a heavily oversubscribed public ballot.
  • There is no race-day bib collection; runners must attend the pre-race expo beforehand.

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