[Japan Marathon] 2026 Kumamoto Tamana Idaten Marathon / Yokoshima Strawberry Marathon 3-Day Independent Trip: Registration + Accommodation

【Marathon Course & Race Highlights】

✨The only full marathon in northern Kumamoto Prefecture — the Tamana Idaten Marathon and Yokoshima Strawberry Marathon will be held at the same time.

In a place associated with Shiso Kanakuri, you can experience the charm of Tamana City.

✨A flat course through the countryside, passing strawberry and tomato greenhouses along the way.

The course runs through rural areas, the Yokoshima reclaimed land, and the Kikuchi River riverbed, with almost no elevation change, making it easy to run and ideal for achieving good results. It is a very pleasant course where you can fully enjoy the gifts of nature.

✨Warm hospitality

Refreshment stations offer strawberries, cherry tomatoes, and other local specialties from Tamana City, and after the race, you will be warmly welcomed at the race venue.

2026 Kumamoto Tamana Idaten Marathon / Yokoshima Strawberry Marathon

■ Race name: 2026 Kumamoto Tamana Idaten Marathon / Yokoshima Strawberry Marathon

■ Race date: 22026/02/22 (Sun)

■ Race time:

・［Full Marathon］09:00AM

・［Half Marathon］10:00AM／［10km］10:35AM

■ Race categories & time limits:

Tamana Idaten Marathon

・［Full Marathon］（42.195km）：Ages 18 and above (excluding high school students), time limit 6 hours

Yokoshima Strawberry Marathon

・［Half Marathon］（21.0975km）：High school and above, time limit 3 hours

・［10km］Time limit 2 hours

■ Race start point: In front of the Yokoshima Branch of Tamana City Hall

■ Race finish point: Yokoshima Ground Sports Complex

■ Participation gift: Seaweed, official event T-shirt (full marathon only)

■ Full marathon finisher gift: Finisher towel

■ Race pack pickup & location: Receive race pack and complete check-in at hotel check-in

※Please make good use of the event-provided round-trip shuttle bus between the venue and Tamana Station on the day.

Shuttle buses will operate between the free parking lot, Kyushu Shinkansen Tamana Station, JR Kagoshima Main Line Tamana Station, and the race venue.

【Temporary Parking Lot, Shin-Tamana Station, Tamana Station】➡️【Race Venue】07:00 AM～10:00 AM (last bus)

【Race Venue】➡️ 【Temporary Parking Lot, Shin-Tamana Station, Tamana Station】11:30 AM～17:00 PM (last bus)

※The above is for reference only. Actual information and prizes are subject to the organizer’s final announcement.

【Course Map & Elevation Chart】

■ Full Marathon Course Introduction

■ 21K

■ 10K, 5K, 3K

【Cutoff (Checkpoint) Points】

For traffic control, safety maintenance, and race operations, the organizer has set cutoff times. If participants exceed the cutoff time, they will not be allowed to continue the race.

In addition, even if not at a cutoff point, if a participant falls significantly behind or is judged unable to continue safely, the organizer reserves the right to require the runner to stop the race. After the race is stopped, the runner’s timing chip will be collected to avoid timing errors.

【Awards】

1. The top three finishers in each category will receive prizes. The "Leisure" category is not eligible for awards.
2. There will also be other special awards.

【Full Marathon Participation Gift】T-Shirt Sizes

Helpful transportation information for your race free & easy trip

■ Traveling from Taiwan to Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture (Actual direct flights to Kumamoto/Fukuoka are subject to each airline’s official schedule)

At present, there are direct flights from Taipei and Kaohsiung in Taiwan to Kumamoto or Fukuoka International Airport in Japan, with a flight time of about 2 to 2.5 hours.

• If you can book a direct flight to Kumamoto, this route will be closer to your destination.
• If you prefer more flight options: there are more airlines and flight times available to Fukuoka, making it easier for you to plan according to your budget and itinerary.

■ Fukuoka Airport ↔️ Tamana Onsen (Hotel Shirasagi) (Tamana Onsen (Hotel Shirasagi))

Address: 730 Iwasaki, Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture 865-0016

Stay dates: 2026/01/21, 2026/02/22, total 2 nights 

Check-in time: 15:00 PM Check-out time: 10:00 AM

*The actual hotel for your stay is subject to the final confirmation

Take the Airport Line from Fukuoka Airport to "Hakata Station," then transfer to the Kyushu Shinkansen to "Shin-Tamana Station."

• Taxi (strongly recommended): Take a taxi from Shin-Tamana Station to the hotel; the ride takes about 7–10 minutes.
• Bus: From Shin-Tamana Station, take the "Kyushu Sanko Bus" bound for Tamana Ekimae, get off at "Tamana Onsen Kita Iriguchi Stop," and then walk about 1–2 minutes to the hotel. (Please pay attention to the bus schedule.)
• Key transit points (important):
• Please take a bus that goes via "Kango Fukushi Daigaku" or "Jagatani Park."
• ⚠️ Note: Please try not to take a bus that goes via "Tamana City Hall", as that route may only stop on the outskirts, which is farther from the hot spring area.
• Search tip: If you use a transit app or website, set your destination as "Tamana Onsen Kita Iriguchi" instead of the hotel name.

■ Tamana Onsen (Hotel Shirasagi) (Tamana Onsen (Hotel Shirasagi)) ↔️ Race start point (in front of the Yokoshima Branch of Tamana City Hall), race finish point (Yokoshima Ground Sports Complex)

Shuttle buses will operate between Kyushu Shinkansen Tamana Station and JR Kagoshima Main Line Tamana Station and the race venue.

【Temporary Parking Lot, Shin-Tamana Station, Tamana Station】➡️【Race Venue】07:00 AM～10:00 AM (last bus)

【Race Venue】➡️ 【Temporary Parking Lot, Shin-Tamana Station, Tamana Station】11:30 AM～17:00 PM (last bus)

※Please make good use of the event-provided round-trip shuttle bus between the venue and Tamana Station on the day.

【Fee Includes】

1. Accommodation based on two people sharing one room, including breakfast and dinner. If you request a single room or if a solo traveler cannot be successfully matched for room sharing, an additional price difference will apply. Note: The number of single rooms is limited and subject to actual availability.
2. Travel agency liability insurance of NT$5 million + NT$200,000 medical coverage.
3. Entry fee for the Kumamoto Tamana Idaten Marathon / Yokoshima Strawberry Marathon (If accompanying family or friends are traveling together but not participating, NT$1,800 may be deducted. If changing to the 21km or 10km category, NT$1,100 may be deducted.)

【Fee Excludes】

1. International airfare, airport taxes at both departure and arrival points, and fuel surcharges.

2. Personal travel insurance should be purchased according to regulations. Travelers with individual needs may purchase additional travel insurance on their own.

3. Any expenses not specified in this itinerary or any costs arising from free activities are at your own expense.

4. Personal expenses incurred for individual reasons, such as beverages, alcohol, private shopping, etc.

5. Passport application fee.

6. Local transportation.

【Cancellation Policy】

Once the race has been booked, cancellations are not allowed. If cancellation is required due to force majeure, please provide the relevant documents and contact AsiaYo customer service for assistance and refund confirmation. AsiaYo customer service hotline: 02-77550575

AsiaYo Sports Travel Booking Process

1. Book online and submit your order
2. AsiaYo confirms your order within 48 business hours
3. After confirmation, the system will send the "Participant Race Information" form — please complete it before the deadline
4. 5–7 days before check-in, AsiaYo will update your final itinerary details
5. Bring your original passport for hotel check-in and race registration

★Friendly reminder: Race registration and hotel check-in both require identity verification, so please confirm your passport's validity and carry the original with you.

【Visa】

Holders of a Taiwan passport may enter and exit Japan visa-free, but the passport must be valid for more than 6 months and must include the Republic of China national ID number. Holders of foreign passports should check for themselves whether a Japanese visa is required.

【Time Difference】

All of Japan is in the same time zone, Greenwich Mean Time (G.M.T.) +9 hours, which is 1 hour ahead of Taiwan.

【Fee Includes】

1. Accommodation based on two people sharing one room, including breakfast and dinner. If you request a single room or if a solo traveler cannot be successfully matched for room sharing, an additional price difference will apply. Note: The number of single rooms is limited and subject to actual availability.
2. Travel agency liability insurance of NT$5 million + NT$200,000 medical coverage.
3. Entry fee for the Kumamoto Tamana Idaten Marathon / Yokoshima Strawberry Marathon (If accompanying family or friends are traveling together but not participating, NT$1,800 may be deducted. If changing to the 21km or 10km category, NT$1,100 may be deducted.)

【Fee Excludes】

1. International airfare, airport taxes at both departure and arrival points, and fuel surcharges.

2. Personal travel insurance should be purchased according to regulations. Travelers with individual needs may purchase additional travel insurance on their own.

3. Any expenses not specified in this itinerary or any costs arising from free activities are at your own expense.

4. Personal expenses incurred for individual reasons, such as beverages, alcohol, private shopping, etc.

5. Passport application fee.

6. Local transportation.

【Cancellation Policy】

Once the race has been booked, cancellations are not allowed. If cancellation is required due to force majeure, please provide the relevant documents and contact AsiaYo customer service for assistance and refund confirmation. AsiaYo customer service hotline: 02-77550575

【Race Regulations】

Eligibility

1. Participants must meet the age and school grade requirements for their category on race day and be in good physical condition.
2. Those who are able to complete the race within the specified time limit.
3. Participants with disabilities who have difficulty moving or running alone may be accompanied by one guide runner. However, please arrange your own guide runner before applying. If your guide runner is unable to participate after the application is submitted, you will not be allowed to race, as safety cannot be ensured. (No separate application is required for the guide runner.)
4. For safety reasons, participants using wheelchairs or strollers may not participate. However, this rule does not apply to participants in the "Fun Run" category.

Records

1. Runners will use a timing chip to measure their time.
2. The official record (ranking) will be based on the time from the starting signal to the finish line (gross time).
3. Finisher certificates will be issued online. (Paper finisher certificates will not be issued.)
4. In addition to the official record (gross time), finisher certificates for the full marathon and half marathon will also include a reference record measured from the moment you cross the starting line (net time).
5. No timing will be recorded after the time limit has passed.
6. After the race, please return your timing chip to the collection box.

【Race Assembly and Related Information】

Please refer to the final itinerary information and the organizer’s official announcement.