2026 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 26TH

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 27th 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, FEBRUARY 28th

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 1st

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 2nd

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

HAKONE & KYOTO ITINERARY

DAY ONE | MONDAY, MARCH 2nd

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 3rd

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 4th

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 or similar (Breakfast included)

DAY FOUR | THURSDAY, MARCH 5th

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 or similar (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).

Option to add a day trip with guide to Nara that would include drop off at Kansai International Airport by 5pm. Note transit to Kansai can be $45 per ticket via train or $135 USD for transfers.

CONTINUED TRAVEL: For those on the extension, opt to depart early on Saturday AM from Kyoto and journey with our guide via bullet train to Hiroshima. Spend the day at Itsukushima Shrine and visiting the Peace Memorial Museum & Park. Overnight Hiroshima.

Or, looking to complete another marathon? Run the Nagoya Women’s Marathon - usually scheduled for Sunday, March 8th, 2026.

*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 26th to Monday, March 2nd

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

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

EXTRA NIGHT TOKYO:

Single: $700

Double or Twin: $735

Triple: $885

HAKONE & KYOTO EXTENSION: Monday, March 2nd to Saturday, March 7th

King Single (1 person/1 bed): $TBD

King Double (2 people/1 bed) $

Twin (2 people/2 beds): $

Pricing is total per room type booked for the stay you select and total number of travelers. Pricing is in USD and includes taxes. Space is limited on this package.

The Tokyo Package is a 4-night program beginning February 26th and concluding March 2nd.

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, Kyoto and/or Hiroshima as well as transfers to/from the airport are not included.

Hotel rooms at this property are quite spacious.

A $20 per person deposit is required to hold & confirm your space on this tour. A second deposit of $850 USD per person traveling will be processed in August 1st, 2025. If you were unsuccessful with your charity bid at that time - please let us know so we cancel you off the tour. Once the second deposit is charged, it is non-refundable.

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

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, 2025.

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!

FIT Trip: Extend your stay. We 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

Packages are priced per person. So if you are making a reservation for 1 traveler you will select a single room and book 1 package. If you are traveling with 2 people, you will select a double or twin package and book 2 packages. If you are traveling with 3, select the triple and 3 packages need to be booked.