【 2027 Yamadera Zao Ultra Journey 】 Race Entry + Great Value Selected 2-Night Stay

The Yamadera Zao Ultra Journey (山寺蔵王ウルトラジャーニー) is a well-known ultra-distance marathon event in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, with its main venue set at the classic scenic spot Yamadera, which has been selected as a Japan Heritage site. The race route spans municipalities including Yamagata City, Tendo City, Nakayama Town, Yamanobe Town, and Kaminoyama City. Runners can race through breathtaking scenery where cherry blossoms and lingering snow intertwine, while also experiencing hot spring communities and refined local cuisine. It is a grand long-distance running journey that offers a deep experience of Yamagata's natural beauty and historical cultural heritage.

■Event Name：2027 Yamadera Zao Ultra Journey ( 第8回 山寺蔵王ウルトラジャーニー )

■Event Date：2027-04-18 (Sun)

■Events：

110KM ( 110km / 110kmの部 ): 110K

101KM ( 101km / 101kmの部 ): 101K

52KM ( 52km / 52kmの部 ): 52K

■Race Start Times：

【 110KM ( 110km / 110kmの部 ): 110K 】 2027-04-18 , 05:00

【 101KM ( 101km / 101kmの部 ): 101K 】 2027-04-18 , 05:00

【 52KM ( 52km / 52kmの部 ): 52K 】 2027-04-18 , 09:00

■Time Limit：

110K 14 Hrs

101K 14 Hrs

52K 8 Hrs

■Race Venue：Yamadera Community Center ( 山寺コミュニティセンター )

■Start Line：Yamadera Community Center ( 山寺コミュニティセンター )

■Finish Line：Yamadera Community Center ( 山寺コミュニティセンター )

■Entry Requirements：Healthy men and women who are at least 18 years old on the date of the event announcement and are able to comply with the race rules and ensure their own safety.

※The above information is for reference only. Actual details are subject to the final itinerary information.

【Venue Opening Hours】

• Opens at 4:30 AM. Early entry is not allowed.
• Overnight stays in vehicles in the parking lot are prohibited.

【Required Equipment】

1. Mobile phone (and power bank)
2. Health insurance card (a copy is acceptable)
3. Bring your own eco-friendly cup (for use at aid stations) ※Plastic bottles may not be used as a substitute
4. Full course map (GPX file downloaded from the official website or a printed paper map prepared by yourself)

【Recommended Equipment】

1. Basic first-aid kit (bandages, disinfectant, etc.)
2. Bear bell (or other item that can make noise)
3. Cash (for vending machines or shops along the course)
4. Full upper and lower cold-weather clothing such as a windbreaker (must be windproof and waterproof)

【Timing Method】

Timing is done using an armband chip.

※ During the race, participants must tap the armband against the sensor themselves to record their time.

【Course Map & Elevation Profile】For reference from 2026. Actual details are subject to the final itinerary information.

• Shared Google Maps data for the full course、110K map GPX data、101K map GPX data、52K map GPX data
• Watch the video guide

【Restricted (Checkpoint) Points】

【Participation Gift】Original Japanese hand towel

【Optional Add-on - Official Original Commemorative T-shirt】

【Awards】

101K category, 52K category： Top 3 men and top 3 women.

110K category： 1st place man and 1st place woman.

Comfortable hotel options are available for convenient travel to and from the race venue

Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata South TowerHotel Metropolitan Yamagata South Tower(ホテルメトロポリタン山形)

Stay dates: 2027/04/17, 2027/04/18, total 2 nights 

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

※Images on the page are for reference only. Room layouts and decor may vary due to on-site adjustments. Actual room conditions are subject to what is provided on site at check-in

Single Room｜20㎡｜Breakfast included

Room Facilities

Bed (Simmons) / Bathtub / Shower / Wireless internet / High-speed wired LAN connection (up to 100Mbps / free connection) / LAN cable provided / Telephone / Negative ion hair dryer / Electric kettle / LCD TV (video streaming apps available) / Refrigerator / Humidifier and air purifier / Sleepwear

Amenities

Shampoo / Body wash / Hand soap and facial cleanser / Bath salts / Cotton swabs / Toothbrush / Razor / Comb / Hair net / Drip coffee / Sencha tea bags / Mineral water

Twin Room｜20㎡｜Breakfast included

Room Facilities

Bed (Simmons) / Bathtub / Shower / Wireless internet / High-speed wired LAN connection (up to 100Mbps / free connection) / LAN cable provided / Telephone / Negative ion hair dryer / Electric kettle / LCD TV (video streaming apps available) / Refrigerator / Humidifier and air purifier / Sleepwear

Amenities

Shampoo / Body wash / Hand soap and facial cleanser / Bath salts / Cotton swabs / Toothbrush / Razor / Comb / Hair net / Drip coffee / Sencha tea bags / Mineral water

■Packet Pickup Location：Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata South TowerHotel Metropolitan Yamagata South Tower(ホテルメトロポリタン山形)

■Packet Pickup Hours：預計 入住飯店時領取

Here are some transportation suggestions for independent travel. Actual traffic conditions are subject to Japan's announcements on the day. You may also purchase tickets in advance to avoid limited seat availability.

※Crowds will be very heavy on the event day, so please allow plenty of time and it is recommended to arrive one day early.

■ Direct flights from Taiwan to local airports

You may check flight information for Narita Airport in Japan Learn more, Haneda Airport Learn more, or Sendai Airport Learn more to find your preferred flight arrangement.

■ Sendai Airport (仙台空港) to Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata South TowerHotel Metropolitan Yamagata South Tower(ホテルメトロポリタン山形)

From Sendai Airport (仙台空港), take the Sendai Airport Access Line to Sendai Station (仙台駅), then transfer to the JR Senzan Line to Yamagata Station (山形駅)

, and after exiting the station, walk about 2 minutes (120 meters) to reach the hotel.

■ Narita Airport (成田空港) to Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata South TowerHotel Metropolitan Yamagata South Tower(ホテルメトロポリタン山形)

From Narita Airport (成田空港), take the Keisei Skyliner to Nippori Station (日暮里駅), transfer to the JR Yamanote Line to Ueno Station (上野駅), then transfer to the JR Yamagata Shinkansen to Yamagata Station (山形駅). After exiting the station, walk about 2 minutes (120 meters) to reach the hotel.

※If you have purchased the JR East Rail Pass (Tohoku Area), you may use the pass to ride the N'EX (Narita Express).

■ Haneda Airport (羽田空港) to Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata South TowerHotel Metropolitan Yamagata South Tower(ホテルメトロポリタン山形)

From Haneda Airport (羽田空港), take the Tokyo Monorail to Monorail Hamamatsucho Station (モノレール浜松町駅), then transfer at Hamamatsucho Station (浜松町駅) to the JR Yamanote Line to Tokyo Station (東京駅), then transfer to the JR Yamagata Shinkansen to Yamagata Station (山形駅). After exiting the station, walk about 2 minutes (120 meters) to reach the hotel.

■ Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata South TowerHotel Metropolitan Yamagata South Tower(ホテルメトロポリタン山形) is directly connected to Yamagata Station (山形駅), so participants can check in as soon as they arrive. Super convenient!

■ Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata South TowerHotel Metropolitan Yamagata South Tower(ホテルメトロポリタン山形) to Start Line：Yamadera Community Center ( 山寺コミュニティセンター )

On race day, a limited shuttle bus service will be arranged from Yamagata Station to the race venue (no shuttle service without race participation), available until sold out.

※No transfer service is provided from the finish line, so please take the train from Yamadera Station.

※The above information is for reference only, and the actual boarding time and location will be provided in the final itinerary.

■ Finish Line：Yamadera Community Center ( 山寺コミュニティセンター ) to Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata South TowerHotel Metropolitan Yamagata South Tower(ホテルメトロポリタン山形)

From the race finish line, walk about 5 minutes (350 meters) to Yamadera Station (山寺駅), take the JR Senzan Line to Yamagata Station (山形駅), and after exiting the station, walk about 2 minutes (120 meters) to reach the hotel.

【Visa】

1. Before departure, travelers are requested to confirm the nationality requirements of the passport they hold and complete any visa or entry procedures required by the destination country.

2. It is recommended that your passport be valid for at least 6 months from the departure date.

※For travelers holding a Taiwan passport, the passport must include the Republic of China national ID number, and you must carry the original passport when departing.

【Included in the Package】

1. 2027 Yamadera Zao Ultra Journey ( 第8回 山寺蔵王ウルトラジャーニー ) race entry.

2. Selected hotel Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata South TowerHotel Metropolitan Yamagata South Tower(ホテルメトロポリタン山形) for 2 nights, including breakfast (room type depends on the package you choose).

3. If the race includes participation gifts, etc., the organizer's final announcement shall prevail.

【Not Included】

- Round-trip international airfare is not included.

- Personal passport application fees, some meals, fees for use of other activity facilities, personal expenses, and transportation costs. (For example: beverages, alcohol, laundry, telephone, telegrams, and personal transportation expenses)

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

【Cancellation Policy】

Race bookings cannot be canceled once purchased. If cancellation is required due to force majeure, please provide relevant documents and email the AsiaYo mailbox at bundle_sale@asiayo.com to contact AsiaYo customer service for assistance and confirmation of refund matters. AsiaYo customer service hotline: 886-2-77550575.

AsiaYo Sports Travel Booking Service Process

1. Book online and submit your order: Select your race travel package on the AsiaYo platform and complete the booking request.
2. Instant booking, order confirmed immediately: After system confirmation, your travel order will take effect immediately.
3. Fill in Traveler Race Information: The system will automatically send the information form. Be sure to complete it within the specified time limit to ensure your race participation rights.
4. Receive final itinerary information: 5 to 7 days before check-in, AsiaYo will send the updated final itinerary details.
5. On-site check-in and hotel check-in: On the day of departure, please bring your original passport to complete hotel check-in and race registration procedures.

★ Friendly reminder: Since both race registration and hotel check-in require identity verification, please make sure your passport is valid and carry the original with you.

【Visa】

1. Before departure, travelers are requested to confirm the nationality requirements of the passport they hold and complete any visa or entry procedures required by the destination country.

2. It is recommended that your passport be valid for at least 6 months from the departure date.

※For travelers holding a Taiwan passport, the passport must include the Republic of China national ID number, and you must carry the original passport when departing.

【Included in the Package】

1. 2027 Yamadera Zao Ultra Journey ( 第8回 山寺蔵王ウルトラジャーニー ) race entry.

2. Selected hotel Hotel Metropolitan Yamagata South TowerHotel Metropolitan Yamagata South Tower(ホテルメトロポリタン山形) for 2 nights, including breakfast (room type depends on the package you choose).

3. If the race includes participation gifts, etc., the organizer's final announcement shall prevail.

【Not Included】

- Round-trip international airfare is not included.

- Personal passport application fees, some meals, fees for use of other activity facilities, personal expenses, and transportation costs. (For example: beverages, alcohol, laundry, telephone, telegrams, and personal transportation expenses)

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

【Cancellation Policy】

Race bookings cannot be canceled once purchased. If cancellation is required due to force majeure, please provide relevant documents and email the AsiaYo mailbox at bundle_sale@asiayo.com to contact AsiaYo customer service for assistance and confirmation of refund matters. AsiaYo customer service hotline: 886-2-77550575.

【Hotel Check-in Method】

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

【Race Pack Collection】

Collect race materials at the hotel upon check-in

※Actual information is subject to the organizer's final announcement

【Race Regulations】

If the organizer determines that it is difficult to hold or continue the race for the following reasons, the race may be canceled or discontinued. In such cases, no refunds will be given.

1. When a state of emergency is declared
2. If movement restrictions are imposed or people are requested to refrain from going out except for essential matters.
3. When a weather warning is issued
4. When landslides, falling rocks, or similar conditions are confirmed on the course and the safety of athletes and staff cannot be guaranteed.
5. When the area is designated as a disaster area or warning area, etc.
6. In other cases where the organizer deems cancellation necessary.
7. The decision to cancel or suspend the race will be announced the day before on the official race website and Facebook page.
8. There are no road closures during the race. In principle, you should keep to the left, but if there is a sidewalk, you should use the sidewalk. There are also traffic lights on the course, so please comply with road traffic laws.
9. In addition to the above rules, please follow the instructions of race staff regarding race-related matters. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
10. If you do not start the race on time, you will not be allowed to participate. In such cases, no refunds will be given.

Other

• Measurement is conducted using a measuring tape.
• First-aid stations will be set up at various points along the course.
• Distance markers are displayed only at each aid station.
• Distances may vary depending on the measurement method. Thank you for your understanding.
• If you wish to set up your own aid station, please inform the office in advance of the location and the representative's name. Please note that we may not be able to accept your request if we do not receive it in advance.
• Supporters or family members are prohibited from providing food and drinks to participating athletes.
• Only deaf-mute participants may be accompanied. Accompanying participants will receive their own bib number. (Guide runners are not charged an entry fee and will not receive participation awards.)

For safety reasons, guide runners and athletes must run in pairs. Please note that if either one is unable to continue the race, it will be treated as a withdrawal.

＊Actual details are subject to the final itinerary information and the organizer's announcements.

Additional Notes Regarding Declarations of Emergency, etc.

• As future outbreaks may occur again, the event content may be changed as follows. If there are any changes, we will notify you on the website and social media.
• If the government declares a state of emergency in Yamagata Prefecture or the relevant municipalities (Yamagata City, Tendo City, Kaminoyama City), or issues priority measures to prevent the spread of infection, or if the local government issues a state of emergency declaration, the event may be canceled.
• If the government declares a state of emergency in your area or issues priority measures to prevent the spread of infection, or if the local government issues a state of emergency declaration requesting that you refrain from traveling outside the prefecture, you may be asked to forgo participation. In such cases, no refunds will be given.

Handling of Personal Information

• The organizer and co-organizers will handle personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act and related laws and regulations.
• The collected personal information will be used for event organization and production, publication of records, hosting activities on the official website, and other necessary communications.
• The organizer, co-organizers, and third parties approved by the organizer and co-organizers may publish event videos, photos, reports, personal records, etc. in event programs, posters and other promotional materials, as well as on television, radio, newspapers, magazines, the internet, and other media for the purpose of holding and promoting the event.

Finisher Certificate

• Finishers may download an electronic finisher certificate (Web finisher certificate) from the official website after the race. No paper finisher certificate will be issued by the organizer.

【Race Assembly and Related Information】

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