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10th August 2010

26.2 miles of Tokyo

How far will you go to experience a stunning city and the buzz of a great race? Step up for the Tokyo MarathonThere’s a lot to see in the metropolis that is Tokyo and, with one of the world’s most efficient public transport networks, it’s easy to get about, from neon lit skyscrapers to ancient temples. But for athletic travellers there is another way which offers a unique perspective – the Tokyo Marathon.

The event, which takes place on 27 February 2011, has been growing in stature on the international running calendar since starting in its current form in 2007. Yet, held in a city of more than 13 million people, potential race contenders are finding the luck of the draw, within a 32,000 capacity lottery, tougher each year. Let specialist operator InsideJapan Tours get you off to a flying start with its Tokyo Marathon package which guarantees entrance into the race.

The twisting marathon route gives runners a spectacular overview of what the city has to offer. Starting at the impressive Metropolitan Government building in the buzzing Shinjuku district, they head to the Imperial Palace and upmarket Ginza district, past the legendary Kaminari Mon gates at the Sensoji temple in the old Asakusa district, before finishing in glory on Odaiba Island, across the Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo Bay.

“A marathon is a great challenge and to complete it in the energising atmosphere of Tokyo is a special experience. Running through such an iconic city is truly memorable and what’s better than enjoying a nice hot spring bath followed by some of the best food in the world when you finish?” comments InsideJapan’s Harry Sargant (pic), who ran the Tokyo Marathon for charity in 2008. “As you’d expect, it’s superbly organised and the support was inspiring”.

InsideJapan Tours’ Tokyo Marathon package includes race entry, five nights’ hotel accommodation in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district including breakfast, Tokyo transport pass and a precious Marathon T-shirt to proudly parade on your return, from £675 pp. To book, contact InsideJapan Tours no later than 22 November 2010 for guaranteed race entry. Excludes flights which start from £694 and can be booked through InsideJapan Tours.

Fancy some R&R after your efforts? InsideJapan Tours can tailor the Tokyo Marathon package to suit all timeframes, interests and budgets, enabling visitors to extend their trips beyond five days. Relax and put your feet up or see more of the country by visiting Kyoto for temples, gardens and the chance to meet geisha, for instance. If you still have energy to burn, head into the Japanese Alps for wintersports and hot springs, and if one marathon’s not enough, InsideJapan Tours can arrange entrance into the Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon which takes place the following weekend.

And as they say in Japan, Ganbatte! Do your best and good luck.

Call InsideJapan Tours on 0117 314 4620 (www.insidejapantours.com).