Destination marathons · Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto Marathon: dates and how to get in

A pagoda above a street in Kyoto
Photo: Leo Bayard / Unsplash
Race daySunday, February 21, 2027
EntryFirst come
StatusClosed
Price¥35,000 overseas

Why go

Seven World Heritage sites on one course, with temples, shrines and riverside paths. Better scenery than Tokyo and much easier to get into.

Where things stand

Overseas entry ran Jul 16 to Sep 30, 2026.

Every way in

  • Tour package JTB Sports sells overseas packages with entry.
  • Next window Expect 2028 overseas entry to open in July 2027.