[2026 Kanazawa Marathon] Race Entry + Great Value Selected 2-Night Stay

Detailed race information and notes are provided below

Highlights of the 2026 Kanazawa Marathon

✨One of Japan’s Top 100 Races

✨A historical journey through "Little Kyoto": Passing famous spots such as Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa Castle, and Higashi Chaya District, runners can experience the historical beauty left behind from the Edo period and enjoy the perfect fusion of culture and sport.

✨Luxurious local gourmet aid stations: There are five major themed aid areas offering local specialties such as Kanazawa curry, wagashi sweets, and seasonal fruits. It is praised as one of the "hardest marathons to lose weight in," satisfying runners’ taste buds.

✨An enthusiastic citywide cheering atmosphere: The route is filled with energetic support from local residents and students, from traditional performances to modern cheer squads, creating a strong carnival atmosphere that greatly enhances runners’ sense of achievement and motivation.

[Course Map & Elevation Chart]

[Cutoff Points]

[Awards]

• On race day, the top 8 overall finishers in the men’s and women’s divisions will be selected as winners (judged by gross time).
• Male and female runners in each age group (under 29, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70 and above) will receive awards, with prizes given to the top six in each group. (Judged by net time)

*Certificates will be mailed later.

*Age-group awards will be presented to all eligible runners except those who place in the top 8 overall.

[Participation Gift] One commemorative towel (actual item is subject to the organizer’s final information). The image below shows the 2024 design for reference only.

Finishers may receive a finisher medal (actual item is subject to the organizer’s final information). The style shown is from previous years and is for reference only.

Comfortable hotel options with convenient access to and from the race venue

HOTEL MYSTAYS PREMIER Kanazawa *Breakfast included

Address: 〒920-0031 石川県金沢市広岡2-13-5

Stay dates: 2026/10/24, 2026/10/25, total 2 nights

Check-in time: 15:00 PM Check-out time: 11:00 AM

Single Room

Room Size

32㎡

Includes a mobile phone charger, free Wi-Fi, an air purifier with humidifier, and a trouser press.

There is a large desk and space to place your suitcase.

Twin Room

Room Size

33㎡

The room is equipped with two comfortable armchairs, a footstool for stretching your legs, a coffee table, and a wide, deep desk and chair.

It also comes with free Wi-Fi, an air purifier with humidifying function, and a trouser press for a comfortable stay. There is also space to place your suitcase.

Here are some transportation suggestions for your independent trip. Actual traffic conditions are subject to Japan’s announcements on the day, and you may also purchase tickets in advance to avoid limited availability.

■ Direct flights from Taiwan to the local airport

At present, there are direct flights from Taipei, Taiwan to Komatsu Airport in Japan. You may check Komatsu Airport to find your preferred flight arrangement.

■ If there are no direct flights to Komatsu, it is also very convenient to take the Shinkansen to Kanazawa from Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and other cities!

★ From Tokyo 🚅 Take the Shinkansen

Tokyo Station --- 2 hours 30 minutes (Hokuriku Shinkansen) --- Kanazawa Station

★ From Nagoya Station

🚅Take the Shirasagi Limited Express (toward Tsuruga) for 1 hour 38 minutes ---- then take the Shinkansen from Tsuruga Station (toward Toyama) for 57 minutes ---- Kanazawa Station

★ From Osaka 🚅 Take the limited express train

JR Osaka Station --- 1 hour 20 minutes (Thunderbird Limited Express) --- Tsuruga Station --- then take the Shinkansen from Tsuruga Station (toward Toyama) for 57 minutes --- Kanazawa Station

Image source: VISIT KANAZAWA

■ Kanazawa Station ➡️ HOTEL MYSTAYS PREMIER Kanazawa

5-minute walk from the west exit of Kanazawa Station on the JR Hokuriku Main Line and Hokuriku Shinkansen

■ Hotel Mystays Premier Kanazawa ↔️ Race pack pickup location: Kanazawa Station Reception Plaza / Ishikawa Ongakudo Exchange Hall

It is a 5-minute walk from the west exit of Kanazawa Station on the JR Hokuriku Main Line and Hokuriku Shinkansen. For the exact location, please refer to the "Map of the area around the runner registration venue" below.

■ Hotel Mystays Premier Kanazawa ➡️ Race start point (In front of Shiinoki Cultural Complex (しいのき迎賓館前))

Option 1: Walk from the hotel to the race venue in about 40 minutes (2.8 km), which can also serve as your pre-race warm-up.

Option 2: A dedicated shuttle bus (paid) departs from Kanazawa Station. Tickets will be sold at the runner registration venue on 10/23 (Fri)–10/24 (Sat). Ticket quantities are limited, so please purchase early.

(The image below shows the shuttle bus location map from previous years. Detailed shuttle information is subject to the organizer’s final announcement.)

Ishikawa Prefectural Seibu Ryokuchi Park Athletics Stadium (石川県西部緑地公園陸上競技場) ➡️ Hotel Mystays Premier Kanazawa

• On race day (10/25), free shuttle buses will operate between the finish area at Ishikawa Seibu Ryokuchi Park (in front of Industrial Exhibition Hall No. 4) and Kanazawa Station (Kanazawa Port/West Exit) or Katamachi Station (near the start point).
• Even non-participants may ride this bus.
• After arriving at Kanazawa Station, simply return to the hotel by the same route.

(The image below shows the map around the finish venue. Detailed shuttle information is subject to the organizer’s final announcement.)

Recommended famous sightseeing spots in Kanazawa to make your independent trip even more enriching

Kenrokuen Garden

Kenrokuen is one of Japan’s three most beautiful gardens and a must-visit destination in Kanazawa. The name Kenrokuen means “combining six attributes,” representing the garden’s stunning beauty: spaciousness, seclusion, artifice, antiquity, water features, and magnificent views. Covering 11.4 hectares, the garden is located on elevated ground in central Kanazawa next to Kanazawa Castle. It has been maintained and restored over generations by the Maeda family, who ruled the Kaga Domain during the feudal era (present-day Ishikawa and Toyama regions).

Image source: VISIT KANAZAWA

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa

Opened in 2004, this museum stands out from traditional art museums. Its distinctive feature is its circular design, as if it were a UFO that landed in the center of Kanazawa. All of its walls are made of glass, and the building has five entrances opening toward different directions of the city.

Image source: VISIT KANAZAWA

Oyama Shrine

Oyama Shrine, which enshrines Maeda Toshiie, was relocated here in 1873. Its front shrine gate is a three-story gate blending Japanese, Western, and Chinese architectural styles. As a historic structure built in 1875, it is now designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Image source: VISIT KANAZAWA

[Package Includes]

1. Entry to the 2026 Kanazawa Marathon.

2. Selected hotel: Hotel Mystays Premier Kanazawa for 2 nights. (Room type depends on the plan you choose.)

3. If the event includes participation gifts, etc., all details are subject to the organizer’s final announcement.

[Not Included]

- Round-trip international airfare is not included.

- Fees for applying for a new passport, some meals, usage fees for other activity facilities, personal expenses, and transportation costs. (Such as beverages, alcohol, laundry, telephone, telegrams, and personal transportation expenses)

※We recommend purchasing your own travel insurance additionally (children under 15 cannot be covered by travel insurance according to regulations).

[Cancellation Policy]

Race entries cannot be canceled once booked. 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.

[Package Includes]

1. Entry to the 2026 Kanazawa Marathon.

2. Selected hotel: Hotel Mystays Premier Kanazawa for 2 nights. (Room type depends on the plan you choose.)

3. If the event includes participation gifts, etc., all details are subject to the organizer’s final announcement.

[Not Included]

- Round-trip international airfare is not included.

- Fees for applying for a new passport, some meals, usage fees for other activity facilities, personal expenses, and transportation costs. (Such as beverages, alcohol, laundry, telephone, telegrams, and personal transportation expenses)

※We recommend purchasing your own travel insurance additionally (children under 15 cannot be covered by travel insurance according to regulations).

[Cancellation Policy]

Race entries cannot be canceled once booked. 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.

[Hotel Check-in Method]

After your booking is confirmed, you only need to present your original passport at the hotel front desk on the day of check-in to complete the check-in process smoothly.

[Race Pack Pickup]

Please go to the venue on your own to collect your race materials (actual information is subject to the organizer’s final announcement)

[Race Rules]

Record Measurement

• Records will be measured using a timing chip.
• Records and overall rankings will be determined based on the time after the starting gun for each group (gross time).
• Runners who do not start in their designated group may be disqualified.
• Rankings are determined in seconds, but in the event of a tie, rankings will be determined to one-hundredth of a second. For reference and age-group rankings, the time when runners cross the starting line (net time) will also be measured.
• We will make every effort to ensure that all record-keeping and measurement work is properly prepared, but please note that equipment malfunctions may occur on the day of the event.
• On race day, you may download the latest records. In addition, after the race results are finalized, you may download an online finisher certificate.

*Paper finisher certificates will not be provided for this race.

Race Cancellation

• For traffic, safety, and race management reasons, nine checkpoints will be set along the course. If you fail to arrive before the cutoff time, your race will be canceled. Even outside the checkpoints, your race may also be canceled if you are significantly behind schedule.
• If the organizers determine that the race is difficult to continue, please be sure to follow instructions, including race cancellation if necessary.

Other

• There is no parking near the event start area. Please walk or use public transportation.
• The organizer will transport participants’ baggage from the start point to the finish point. Only baggage placed inside the baggage bag provided at registration may be checked. Baggage arrival times may be delayed depending on traffic conditions along the route.

[Race Assembly and Related Information]

All details are subject to the final itinerary information and the organizer’s announcements.