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

We invite you to experience Mito’s unique charm across the 42.195KM distance!

An annual marathon held in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. This marathon is known for its unique cultural background and the historic cityscape. Mito City is the hometown of the famous "Komon" legendary figure—Tokugawa Mitsukuni, a feudal lord of the Edo period who became beloved by the public through the story of "Mito Komon." Therefore, this race is also themed around "Komon."

✨One of Japan’s 100 Selected Races

✨Exclusive Inro Medal: Finish the race and receive the substantial and beautifully crafted "Mito Komon Inro Medal," featuring a design that blends the Tokugawa family hollyhock crest of Mito with the local specialty "plum blossom," making it highly commemorative and rich in Japanese cultural character.

✨A Blend of History and Scenic Beauty: The course passes through Kairakuen, one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens, and along the shores of Senba Lake. Run through historic landmarks and natural scenery during the autumn foliage season, and enjoy a racing experience that truly feels like a "stroll."

✨Excellent Transportation Convenience: Both the start and finish points are about a 5-minute walk from Mito Station, so runners don’t need to worry about complicated shuttle arrangements.

2026 Mito Komon Marathon

■ Event Date: 2026-10-25 (Sun)

※Held rain or shine.

■ Event Start Time: 2026-10-25 , 09:00

■ Time Limit: 42.195K 6H

■ Venue: Ibaraki Prefectural Sannomaru Government Building Plaza ( Ibaraki Prefectural Sannomaru Government Building Plaza / 茨城県三の丸庁舎広場 )

■ Starting Point: Minamimachi 2-chome Intersection ( Minamimachi 2-chome Intersection / 南町二丁目交差点 )

■ Finish Point: Ibaraki Prefectural Sannomaru Government Building Main Gate ( Ibaraki Prefectural Sannomaru Government Building Main Gate / 茨城県三の丸庁舎正門 )

■ Cutoff Point Information:

- [ Cutoff 1 ] 09.5K , 10:40

- [ Cutoff 2 ] 19.7K , 12:10

- [ Cutoff 3 ] 29.2K , 13:30

- [ Cutoff 4 ] 33.4K , 14:00

- [ Cutoff 5 ] 38.5K , 14:30

■ Participation Prize: Commemorative T-shirt.

■ Finisher Prize: Finisher medal, finisher certificate (web format).

■ Race Pack Pickup Location: Self-pickup at the venue. The actual location is subject to the final information provided.

※The above information is for reference only. Please refer to the final itinerary information for actual details.

[Race Course & Cutoff Points & Elevation Chart]

[Participation Prize] Original Commemorative T-shirt

*Images are for reference only. Actual product colors and design details may vary.

[Finisher Prize] Finisher Medal

*Images are for reference only. Actual product colors and design details may vary.

Baggage Storage:

- [ Men ] Playground of Mito Municipal Sannomaru Elementary School ( Playground of Mito Municipal Sannomaru Elementary School / 水戸市立三の丸小学校校庭 )

- [ Women ] Sannomaru Hotel ( Sannomaru Hotel / ホテル三の丸 )

Changing Room Facilities:

- [ Men ] Playground of Mito Municipal Sannomaru Elementary School ( Playground of Mito Municipal Sannomaru Elementary School / 水戸市立三の丸小学校校庭 )

- [ Women ] Sannomaru Hotel ( Sannomaru Hotel / ホテル三の丸 )

[Awards]

① The awards ceremony for 1st to 10th place overall in the men’s and women’s divisions will be held from 13:00 on a special stage at the main venue.

② Age Group Awards: 1st to 3rd place in each men’s and women’s age group (18–29, then every 10 years from age 30, plus the 70 and over group) will be recognized. (Substitute runners are prohibited. Violators will be disqualified and will not be eligible for insurance coverage or awards.)

③ Round Number Award (Just Award): Men and women whose placing matches round-number ranks such as 100th, 1,000th, 2,000th, 3,000th, etc. will be recognized.

④ Mito-chan Award: Men and women whose placing ends in "310," such as 310th, 1,310th, 2,310th, 3,310th, etc. will be recognized.

JR-East Hotel Mets Mito ( JR-East Hotel Mets Mito / JR東日本ホテルメッツ 水戸 )｜Breakfast not included

Address: 〒310-0015 茨城県水戸市宮町1-1-1 📍Google Map

Stay dates: 2026/04/04, 2026/04/05 for a total of 2 nights

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

Single Room｜16.5㎡｜Breakfast not included

*Images on this page are for reference only. Room layout and decor may vary due to on-site adjustments. Please refer to the actual room assigned upon check-in.

Twin Room｜22㎡｜Breakfast not included

*Images on this page are for reference only. Room layout and decor may vary due to on-site adjustments. Please refer to the actual room assigned upon check-in.

■ Direct flights from Taiwan to the local airport

There are currently direct flights from Taipei, Taiwan to Ibaraki Airport in Japan. You may check Ibaraki Airport to find your preferred flight arrangement.

■ If there are no flights to Ibaraki, you can also enter via Narita Airport/Haneda Airport as follows:

• Narita International Airport ↔️ JR-East Hotel Mets Mito ( JR-East Hotel Mets Mito / JR東日本ホテルメッツ 水戸 )

No transfer required: Take the highway bus-Narita Airport Line [Hitachi] for about 2 hours and get off at "Mito Station South Exit", then walk about 5 minutes (350 meters) to reach the hotel.

Transfer required: Railway

Route: Take the "Keisei Skyliner" to Ueno Station, then transfer to the "JR Joban Line Limited Express (Hitachi or Tokiwa)" directly to Mito Station.

Travel time: About 2 hours 15 minutes (including transfer).

Advantages: Reliable timing, suitable for runners who want to stop in Ueno for supplies or a meal.

• Haneda International Airport ↔️ JR-East Hotel Mets Mito ( JR-East Hotel Mets Mito / JR東日本ホテルメッツ 水戸 ):

Most recommended: Highway bus

• Advantages: An airport bus jointly operated by Ibaraki Kotsu and Keihin Kyuko Bus, with direct service to "Mito Station South Exit."
• Boarding location: Bus stops at Haneda Airport Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
• Travel time: About 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes.

Transfer required: Railway

• Route: Take the "Keikyu Line" or "Monorail" to Shinagawa Station or Tokyo Station, then transfer to the "JR Joban Line Limited Express (Hitachi)" directly to Mito Station, then walk about 5 minutes (350 meters) to reach the hotel.
• Travel time: About 2 hours 10 minutes (including transfer).
• Advantages: If you have purchased a pass such as the "JR East Pass (Nagano, Niigata, or Tohoku version)," taking the limited express train may be more cost-effective.

■ JR-East Hotel Mets Mito ( JR-East Hotel Mets Mito / JR東日本ホテルメッツ 水戸 ) ➡️ Start Point (Minamimachi 2-chome Intersection ( Minamimachi 2-chome Intersection / 南町二丁目交差点 ))

📍Google Map

About a 13-minute walk (850 meters) to reach the start point.

■ JR-East Hotel Mets Mito ( JR-East Hotel Mets Mito / JR東日本ホテルメッツ 水戸 ) ➡️ Race Venue/Finish Point (Ibaraki Prefectural Sannomaru Government Building Plaza ( Ibaraki Prefectural Sannomaru Government Building Plaza / 茨城県三の丸庁舎広場 ))

📍Google Map

About a 13-minute walk (850 meters) to reach the race venue/finish point.

Recommendations for famous sightseeing spots to make your independent trip even more enriching

📍Kodokan, the Mito Domain School

This was the largest "domain school" (a comprehensive university of its time) in the Edo period, founded by Tokugawa Nariaki, the ninth lord of the Mito Domain. It was not only the birthplace of Mito studies, but also a place where Tokugawa Yoshinobu, a famous figure of the late shogunate period, once studied. The architecture itself is full of old-world charm, making it highly recommended for runners who love Japanese history.

(Image source: Kodokan official website)

📍Kairakuen

As one of the "Three Great Gardens of Japan," Kairakuen is famous for its more than 3,000 plum trees. Although the marathon is held in October and you won’t see the spring plum blossoms, the bamboo grove, Kobuntei, and the view overlooking Senba Lake are still exceptionally beautiful.

(Image source: Kairakuen official website)

📍Senba Lake

A large gourd-shaped lake located below Kairakuen. There is a well-maintained lakeside walking path around the lake (about 3 km per loop), making it a sacred spot for local runners and a great place for residents to relax. Black swans are also often seen nearby.

(Image source: https://visit.ibarakiguide.jp/zh-hant/)

[Tour Price Includes]

1. Entry to the 2026 Mito Komon Marathon.

2. 2 nights at the selected hotel, JR-East Hotel Mets Mito ( JR-East Hotel Mets Mito / JR東日本ホテルメッツ 水戸 ). (Room type depends on the package you choose)

3. Any race participation gifts, if applicable, are subject to the organizer’s final announcement.

[Price Excludes]

- Round-trip international airfare is not included.

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

※It is recommended that you purchase your own travel insurance (children under 15 cannot be covered by travel accident insurance according to regulations).

[Cancellation Policy]

Race bookings cannot be canceled once confirmed. If cancellation is required due to force majeure, please provide relevant documentation 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 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 time.

[Tour Price Includes]

1. Entry to the 2026 Mito Komon Marathon.

2. 2 nights at the selected hotel, JR-East Hotel Mets Mito ( JR-East Hotel Mets Mito / JR東日本ホテルメッツ 水戸 ). (Room type depends on the package you choose)

3. Any race participation gifts, if applicable, are subject to the organizer’s final announcement.

[Price Excludes]

- Round-trip international airfare is not included.

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

※It is recommended that you purchase your own travel insurance (children under 15 cannot be covered by travel accident insurance according to regulations).

[Cancellation Policy]

Race bookings cannot be canceled once confirmed. If cancellation is required due to force majeure, please provide relevant documentation and contact AsiaYo customer service for assistance and refund confirmation. AsiaYo customer service hotline: 02-77550575

[Race Rules]

■ Participants must agree to the following application terms and conditions before applying

• No cancellations due to personal reasons will be accepted after application.
• If the event is canceled due to earthquake, storm, flood, snowfall, incidents, accidents, epidemics, or other causes, whether a refund will be issued and the refund amount will be determined based on the actual costs incurred at the time of cancellation.
• Please be sure to pay attention to your health, avoid heart disease or other illnesses, and ensure that you complete sufficient training before participating in the race. Participants are solely responsible for any injuries, accidents, losses, or other liabilities.
• During the race, if the organizer determines that there is a risk that may hinder the continuation of the race, participants must immediately stop racing in accordance with the organizer’s instructions. In addition, please follow the organizer’s instructions regarding safety management and race operations.
• If any injury or illness occurs during the event, the organizer will do its best to provide doctors, nurses, etc., and take appropriate measures as needed.
• Compensation for accidents, injuries, losses, etc. occurring during the event will be limited to the scope of the personal injury insurance purchased by the organizer, unless there is intentional misconduct or gross negligence on the part of the organizer.
• Please obtain permission from your family, relatives, or team members (if participating as a representative) before joining the race. If you are applying together with family or friends, please submit the application only after obtaining the consent of all members.
• False declarations of age, gender, etc. are prohibited, and participation by anyone other than the applicant本人 (including substitute runners) is prohibited. If such violations are discovered, you will be required to comply with the organizer’s decision, which may include cancellation of your participation and prizes, as well as disqualification from future events. In addition, the organizer will bear no responsibility for providing assistance or refunds to participants who made false declarations or registered under a substitute identity.
• Please understand that your personal information, including your name, age, gender, record, likeness, etc., contained in event videos, photos, articles, records, and other materials, may be reported, published, and used in newspapers, television, magazines, the internet, brochures, and other media. In addition, the publication and usage rights belong to the organizer.
• The handling of personal information of race applicants will comply with the organizer’s terms and conditions and will be explained separately.
• If there is any doubt regarding the information provided by the applicant, the organizer may request the relevant authorities to inspect necessary books and documents or issue certification. In addition, applicants may be required to submit necessary documents to verify detailed information.
• The organizer will bear no responsibility if participants are late on the event day due to public transportation or road conditions.

■ Notes

• Participants who do not arrive at the starting line on time will not be allowed to start the race.
• Please take responsibility for managing your own health, undergo a medical check-up before the race, and maintain good physical condition before participating.
• The organizer will provide personal injury insurance for all participants.
• Participants in poor health condition will be asked to withdraw from the event.
• After arriving at the starting point, please line up in your designated area according to the declared time at registration (based on your bib number).
• Valuables cannot be stored at the baggage check area. We also assume no responsibility for any accidents occurring during personal storage.
• No special drinks will be accepted. Please use the water, sports drinks, and other beverages provided by the organizer at hydration stations.
• Except for "Yuzuru (race entry transfer)," proxy participation or transfer of rights is not permitted. Once such behavior is discovered, you will be disqualified.
• All traffic restrictions on race day will be lifted approximately six hours after the race begins, at which time timekeeping will also end. In addition, each checkpoint will close after the designated time, and participants will be transported by bus to the main venue.
• If the organizer determines during the race that there is a risk to athletes’ health due to severe weather or other reasons, athletes may be asked to withdraw from the race.
• Even during traffic control periods, runners’ movement may be restricted, and vehicles may be allowed to pass through.
• Emergency vehicles may be given priority even during the race.

■ Personal Information Handling

• The organizer recognizes the importance of personal information and will strictly comply with the Personal Information Protection Act and related laws and regulations, and handle personal information in accordance with the organizer’s personal information protection policy.
• In the event of an emergency involving the life or personal safety of race participants or related parties, personal information will be provided to the relevant authorities.
• In order to improve services for race participants, personal information will be used for the following purposes: race invitations, result notifications, related information notices, information on the next event, services provided by the race organizer and supporting/cooperating organizations, and publication of results (rankings, etc.).

[Race Assembly and Related Details]

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