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)

Exhibition booths

Exhibition booths①
Exhibition booths②
Exhibition booths③
Exhibition booths①
Exhibition booths②
Exhibition booths③

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.

Omotenashi Food Stalls①
Omotenashi Food Stalls②
Okoshiyasu Welcome Square feat. Kyo-Yuzen Dyeing Experience

"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

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)

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

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

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!

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

Drink a toast to the runner’s success with Japanese rice wine – Sake for stronger bonds between Kyoto and Tohoku –

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)

Talk show

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).

α-STATION「J-AC TOP40 SPECIAL LIVE SHOW in KYOTO MARATHON 2020」Live radio broadcast

Saturday, February 15
14:00〜19:00

α-STATION「J-AC TOP40 SPECIAL LIVE SHOW in KYOTO MARATHON 2020」Live radio broadcast