2025 FIT TRAVELS TO TOKYO FOR THE MARATHON

The EDITION Toranomon is quite simply - incredible! Enjoy a once in a lifetime race weekend at a one of the best hotels in Tokyo; it is one of our most treasured properties to work with! The hotel is 30 minutes via metro to the start line at the Tokyo Metropolitan building and an easy, direct 15 minutes ride from the finish. The Kamiyacho Station entrance is conveniently steps from the hotel main entrance. Transit from Haneda Airport is about 35-45 minutes via car depending on traffic and 75 minutes from Narita Airport. This property does not disappoint - offering the best in service and experience - our past clients have nothing but rave reviews about this property!

FROM THE HOTEL:

EDITION is an unexpected and refreshing collection of individualized, one-of-a-kind hotels. Just minutes from Tokyo Tower and Tokyo’s renowned art, cultural landmarks, nightlife and restaurants, The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon offers an unprecedented intersection between tasteful designs, innovation and elevated service. Showcasing premier dining, entertainment and amenities under one roof, our sophisticated hotel in downtown Tokyo offers an oasis of sophistication in Japan. Every amenity achieves our special brand of balance, from a specialty restaurant and signature cocktail bar to a 24-hour gym and custom-designed spa with six treatment rooms. The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon features 206 hotel rooms and suites with iconic views of the Tokyo skyline, including 15 rooms with outdoor terraces overlooking Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay. Experience unparalleled comfort at The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon.

DAY ONE | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH

Welcome to Tokyo! After arriving in Tokyo, make your own way to the hotel for 3pm check-in. Opt to meet your FIT guides at the hotel. Approximate visit to expo at 5:30pm this evening.

DAY TWO | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28th Breakfast, join FIT on a half-day city tour with our local guide as we explore the city of Tokyo! Stops will include Asakusa Shrine, Meiji Shrine, and Tsukiji Market. This afternoon free for more exploration of Tokyo.

DAY THREE | SATURDAY, MARCH 1st

Free day to rest up and get over the jet lag before the run tomorrow. Opt to book a tea tasting, enjoy a sushi cooking class, Tokyo Tower or karaoke before our pre-race dinner this evening at the hotel.

DAY FOUR | SUNDAY, MARCH 2nd

The day you have been waiting a long time for - time to run 26.2 miles through Tokyo! Enjoy the day on the course racing, running, walking or spectating! Best of luck to all the competitors and a big thanks to all the supporters. FIT looks forward to celebrating with you after at our post-race event early evening.

DAY FIVE | MONDAY, MARCH 3rd

Congratulations on your marathon experience! Time to journey home or opt to continue with FIT on our extension package to see beautiful KYOTO!

For those departing, we hope that you enjoyed your time in Tokyo with FIT and we wish you a safe journey home! For those joining for HAKONE/KYOTO - enjoy a night in Tokyo!

*This is a tentative date schedule. A final itinerary will be sent 3 weeks prior to departure.

DAY ONE | MONDAY, MARCH 3rd

Free day to explore more of Tokyo and rest those weary legs! It is so important to have the day to recover, tour Tokyo without the nerves of a pending marathon, and pack before our extension departure. Take this time to enjoy your last night in Tokyo!

Overnight Tokyo EDITION (breakfast included)

DAY TWO | TUESDAY, MARCH 4th

After breakfast, board our FIT private bus to Hakone. En route we will visit the volcanic valley Owakudani, with active sulphur vents - try some boiled eggs straight from the hot springs! We will then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before taking the Komagatake Ropeway and conclude with a boat cruise on Lake Ashi before checking into our hotel.

Overnight Hyatt Regency Hakone (breakfast, lunch & dinner included)

DAY THREE | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5th

After breakfast, enjoy some free time this morning before we depart from Odawara Station for your bullet train transfer to Kyoto (please purchase lunch on your own for the bullet train). Upon arrival, we will tour Yasaka Shrine and explore the Gion district before checking into our hotel.

Overnight The Gate Hotel KYOTO (Breakfast included)

DAY FOUR | THURSDAY, MARCH 6th

Today after breakfast we will depart to tour Arashiyama: Tenryuji Temple & Bamboo Forest & Kinkakuji. Rest of day free to explore Kyoto.

Overnight The Gate Hotel KYOTO (breakfast included).

DAY FIVE | FRIDAY, MARCH 7th

Today enjoy a local tea ceremony and lunch in Kyoto. We will also visit Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi-Inari-Taisha shrine located at the base of Mount Inari, before we return to the hotel. (breakfast & lunch included)

DAY SIX | SATURDAY, MARCH 8th

Departure day. It has been our pleasure to travel with you and we hope that you have enjoyed your travels with FIT. After breakfast, please make your own way to the airport for your departure home or onward to your next destination. (breakfast included).

If you would like to stay and run another marathon, typically the Nagoya Women’s Marathon is run this weekend (date TBD)

*Flights are not included in the itinerary. Closest return airport is Kansai (KIX) which is about 70-90 minutes from Kyoto proper. Some travelers did opt to return to Tokyo via bullet train and fly out of Narita or Haneda.

Itinerary subject to change. A final itinerary will be sent 3 weeks prior to departure.

TOKYO PACKAGE:

Thursday, February 27th to Monday, March 3rd

Tower Single (1 person/1 bed): $4.520

Tower Double (2 people/1 bed) $5,580

Twin Tower (2 people/2 beds): $5,780 total

SOLD OUT: Triple (3 people/2 beds) $2,120 per person; $6,360 total

EXTRA NIGHT TOKYO:

Single: $715

Double or Twin: $775

SOLD OUT: Triple: $800

SOLD OUT: KYOTO EXTENSION: Monday, March 3rd to Saturday, March 8th

King Single (1 person/1 bed): $3,760

King Double (2 people/1 bed) $5,290

Twin (2 people/2 beds): $5,290

Pricing is total per room type booked for the stay you select and total number of travelers. Pricing is in USD and includes taxes. FIT early pricing is offered on a first serve basis until sold out. Space is limited on this package.

The basic package is a 4-night beginning February 27th and concluding March 3rd.

Rooms are booked on a first come, first serve basis until sold out. FIT offers a boutique travel program to Tokyo and as such space is limited.

Flights to/from Tokyo and/or Kyoto as well as transfers to/from the airport are not included.

Hotel rooms at this property are quite spacious.

A $750 per person deposit is required to confirm your space on this tour. This deposit will be refundable until July 31st so you can confirm if you were able to secure an entry to the Tokyo Marathon. After July 31st, the deposit is non-refundable.

An additional $500 non-refundable deposit is required per person looking to book the Kyoto extension.

Reservations are for travel only. FIT does not provide entry to the marathon. If you are looking to run the marathon you must secure entry on your own.

Final payment is due on or before December 1, 2024.

If you need extended nights and they are not available, you can still make the reservation and reach out to us via email regarding extending your stay! We do recommend adding a post-night to this program and if you think jetlag will be a problem - a pre-night. If you are not planning on booking a pre-night, please book flights arriving as early as possible on Thursday as our departure to the expo is at 5:30pm