Okoshiyasu Welcome Square

During the two-day check-in period, runners are encouraged to enjoy the best that Kyoto’s hospitality has to offer by visiting the various booths set up by sponsors and other organizations, trying the food stands serving gourmet food from some of Kyoto’s most famous restaurants and Japanese tea, and watching a variety of stage performances.

Miyako-Messe (Kyoto International Exhibition Hall)

Friday, February 17　11:30-20:00

Saturday, February 18　10:30-19:00

Exhibition booths
Omotenashi Food Stalls
Assistance for Reconstruction from
the Great East Japan Earthquake
Event Stage

Exhibition booths

Omotenashi Food Stalls

Treating you to Kyoto’s delicacies!

Kyoto’s popular restaurants have something to please every runner’s palate.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to regions affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and other disasters.

Demonstrations of “master skills” in Kyoto’s traditional craftwork

Friday, February 17

Come see the sophisticated skills of Kyoto’s master craftsmen, who will demonstrate the art of kinsai ("gold foil applique on Kyo-Yuzen kimonos"), kumihimo braiding, carvings of metallic Buddhist statues, and bamboo work. Don’t miss this unique opportunity!

Tea ceremony by the Urasenke school: ¥500
(Japanese confectionery included)

Saturday, February 18

Feel the true spirit of Japan. Each and every bowl of tea is served with the greatest care.
All proceeds will be donated to regions affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and other disasters.

Official Shop

Friday, February 17 – Sunday, February 19

Only runners are allowed entry on Sunday, February 19.
Kyoto Marathon original goods (T-shirts, stationery, etc.) are available for purchase.
Exlusive items for Kyoto Marathon jointly offered by Kyukyodo and SOU SOU, two famous brands from Kyoto, are also available.

Assistance for Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake

Charity food stands and produce from Tohoku

Specialties from the three prefectures of the Tohoku (Fukushima, Miyagi, and Iwate) region will be available for purchase.

Photo Exhibition: Messages from the Earthquake-Afflicted Areas

This exhibition showcases an array of photos depicting Fukushima, Miyagi, and Iwate Prefectures' reconstruction and restoration efforts in areas hit by the earthquake and the current state of reconstruction, as well as messages from the disaster-afflicted areas.