The Tokyo Marathon course offers runners a remarkable journey through the past, present, and future of Japan’s capital city. Beginning in Shinjuku beneath the towering Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, the route passes many of Tokyo’s most iconic districts including Asakusa, Ueno, Ginza, Nihonbashi, and the Imperial Palace area before concluding near Tokyo Station. The course is predominantly flat and fast, making it ideal for personal bests and elite performances, while the impeccable organization, enthusiastic spectators, and seamless blend of historic temples, modern skyscrapers, and vibrant city streets create one of the most memorable marathon experiences in the world.