Tokyo Marathon

For the Tokyo Marathon on March 7, 2027, here is the information regarding transportation and logistics based on the event's standard operations and official announcements. ### **Getting to the Start Line** * **Start Location:** The race begins in front of the **Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku** [2, 6, 8]. * **Public Transit:** Shinjuku is a major transportation hub served by numerous JR lines (including the Yamanote Line), the Tokyo Metro, and private railways. Because the area will be extremely crowded and subject to security protocols, runners are strongly advised to use public transportation rather than taxis or private cars. * **Recommended Arrival Time:** While specific gate opening times are provided in the official **Runner Handbook** (typically released closer to the event date), runners are generally expected to arrive well in advance of the 9:10 a.m. start time to clear security and reach their designated corrals [2, 5, 6]. Monitor the [official Tokyo Marathon website](https://www.marathon.tokyo/en/) for the release of the 2027 Runner Handbook, which will contain the exact arrival windows [1, 5]. ### **Road Closures and Traffic** * The marathon course spans central Tokyo, passing through districts including Suidobashi, Ueno, Kanda, Nihombashi, Asakusa, Ryogoku, Ginza, and Tamachi before finishing at Tokyo Station [2]. * Extensive road closures will be in effect throughout the city to accommodate the race. Detailed maps and closure sch