During the two-day check-in period, runners are encouraged to enjoy the best that Kyoto’s hospitality has to offer by visiting the various booths set up by sponsors and other organizations, trying the food stands serving gourmet food from some of Kyoto’s most famous restaurants and Japanese tea, and watching a variety of stage performances.
Friday, February 14 11:30-20:00（Last entry）
Saturday, February 15 10:30-19:00（Last entry）
Miyako Messe（Kyoto International Exhibition Hall）
Exhibition booths
Omotenashi Food Stalls
Treating you to Kyoto’s delicacies!
Kyoto’s popular restaurants have something to please every runner’s palate. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to regions affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and other disasters.
"Okoshiyasu Welcome Square feat. Kyo-Yuzen Dyeing Experience"
Friday, February 14 - Saturday, February 15
The finish medal ribbon for the Kyoto Marathon 2020 is the Kyo-Yuzen pattern. There will be a Kyo-Yuzen dyeing corner from the two days before the race, where you can experience the culture and skills of Kyoto. T-shirts and tote bags are available. Anyone other than a runner can participate.
［Time］12:00 noon~, 2:00 pm~, 4:00 pm~.（Each round: Required time 60-90 minutes, the capacity is about 50 people）
［Venue］The Kyoto International Exhibition Hall Miyako Messe（3rd floor）
［Price］・ T-shirt ¥ 3,000 ・ Tote bag ¥ 2,000
Demonstrations of “master skills” in Kyoto’s traditional craftwork
Friday, February 14
Come and marvel at the sophisticated skills of Kyoto’s master artisans, who will demonstrate the arts of painting Japanese candles, and making Kyoto-style spinning tops. Don’t miss this unique opportunity!
Tea ceremony by the Urasenke school:500 yen（Japanese confectionery included）
Saturday, February 15
Feel the true spirit of Japan. Each and every bowl of tea will be served with the greatest hospitality.All proceeds will be donated to regions affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and other disasters.
Official Shop
Friday, February 14 – Sunday, February 16
Only runners are allowed entry on Sunday, February 16.
Kyoto Marathon original goods（T-shirts, stationery, etc.）are available for purchase.
Assistance for Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake
Experiencing Tohoku in Kyoto
What could be better than appreciating the beautiful natural environment, rich cultural heritage, and delightful land and ocean delicacies of Tohoku? And, being able to support the earthquake reconstruction efforts while doing it! Special local foods and products from Fukushima, Miyagi, and Iwate Prefectures will be showcased, together with tourism information on those areas.
Create your own inkstone!
World-renowned sculptor Junkyu Muto will help you to create an inkstone out of stone from Ogatsu in the city of Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture. A miniature model of Mr. Muto's disaster memorial monument and informative displays about his works will also be on show.
・Inkstone
- Material cost: from 5,000 yen
- The inkstone will be delivered to your home at a later date, after having been professionally finished.
・New! Instant photostand service
- Cost:1,000 yen
- Prepared the same day. Young children are welcome to pose with runners.
Event Stage
Saturday, February 15
11:00〜11:20
Drink a toast to the runner’s success with Japanese rice wine
– Sake for stronger bonds between Kyoto and Tohoku –
Free sake offered to visitors（while stocks last）
Saturday, February 15
11:00〜11:20
Talk show
TV personality Kenji Moriwaki talks about running with athlete Masako Chiba（bronze medal winner at the World Championships in Athletics, Athens 1997）.
Saturday, February 15
14:00〜19:00
