On the day of the marathon, special traffic regulations will be enforced in Ginza. We apologize for the inconvenience to those accessing the area by vehicle and to all pedestrians through the area, and greatly appreciate your cooperation. Please observe the cautions and take care to avoid injury or accident while you enjoy cheering for the marathon runners and shopping. \nRace Name: Tokyo Marathon 2019\u3000 Estimated time for passing through the Ginza 4-chome Intersection \n Traffic regulations will be enforced for about five hours from about 9:30 a.m. until 2:40 p.m.<\/span>(For reference only \u2013 actual hours are subject to change.) For vehicles: For pedestrians\/ wheelchairs users Bicycle crossing: Your cooperation and understanding is greatly appreciated. \nFirst aid: Restrooms: \n \nAbout the race event\uff1a About emergencies: About traffic regulations: About Ginza: <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On the day of the marathon, special traffic regulations will be enforced in Ginza. We apologize for the inconv … Continue reading
\n Note: For detailed information on traffic regulations, this Map\uff08PDF\uff09<\/a> please download and view <\/span>\n<\/p>\n Overview of the Event <\/h3>\n
Date and Time <\/h4>\n
Organizer: Tokyo Marathon Foundation
\nDate: Sunday, March 3, 2019
\nStart of the wheelchair marathon and 10K: 9:05 a.m.; Start of the marathon and 10K: 9:10 a.m.
\nNumber of participants: 35,000 people (including wheelchair racers plus 500 people for the 10K)<\/p>\n
\nWheelchair racers: 10:06 a.m.
\nMarathon: Lead runner 10:39 a.m.; Final runner 1:56 p.m.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Ginza Traffic Regulations <\/h4>\n
\nNote: The pedestrian paradise (vehicle-free promenade) will not be held on Ginza-dori St. on the day of the marathon.
\n Note: The pedestrian paradise (vehicle-free promenade) will not be held on Ginza-dori St. on the day of the marathon.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nOn the day of the marathon, special traffic regulations will be enforced in the entire Tokyo area. As a result, it is expected to be very difficult for vehicles to enter the Ginza district. The same applies for delivery vehicles.
\n Note: For details, see the Traffic Regulation Map insert in the Asahi, Nikkei or Yomiuri newspaper\u2019s morning edition for Monday, February 25. The insert is only for the Ginza and Tsukiji areas.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nAble to cross till around 9:50a.m.
\nThere will be no crossing of Harumi-dori from Hibiya to the area around Ginza-dori and Ginza-dori from 1- to 4-chome, from around 10:05 a.m. (the entrance of the wheelchair racers) until around 2:00 p.m. (when the final runner has passed through).
\nThe elevators from the underpass accessing the 4-chome Mizuho Bank ATM Corner, the Gucci shop, next to the Mitsukoshi front entrance, the 5-chome Hermes shop, and the Armani shop are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
\nTo the Yurakucho station please use the underpass of Ginza 1-chome station of Yurakucho line.Please note that there will be no crossing of Ginza-dori from 1- to 4-chome till around 9:30 2:00 p.m.
\nFor street level crossing over Ginza-dori in the vicinity of the Ginza-dori and Matsuya-dori intersection in Ginza 3-chome, from about 11:15 a.m. until the last runner passes through at around 2:00 p.m., irregular crossing will be available through temporary crossing zones.<\/p>\n
\nBicycles will not be permitted to cross Ginza-dori or Harumi-dori during the marathon.
\nPlease also refrain from cycling through the sidewalks of these streets during the marathon as sidewalks will be very crowded.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Emergency Assistance <\/h4>\n
\nIf there is an emergency, call 119.
\nThe department stores in Ginza have also been requested to provide emergency assistance, so you can ask there for help.<\/p>\n
\nPlease use the restrooms next to the Ginza 1-chome police box and in the stations.
\nIf the situation is urgent, please request assistance at a large commercial facility such as a department store or other shops along the route.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Ginza Area Traffic Regulations for the Tokyo Marathon 2019<\/h4>\n
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\n Map of Ginza area traffic regulations for the Tokyo Marathon 2019
See a PDF here <\/a>
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\n Map of Ginza subway exits
See a PDF here <\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n For Inquiries about the Tokyo Marathon and Traffic Regulations
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\nTokyo Marathon Office\uff1a03-6631-9645<\/span><\/p>\n
\nChuo Disaster Management Center\uff1a03-3541-4172\u301c3<\/span>(day of the marathon)
\nKyobashi Fire Station\uff1a03-3564-0119<\/span><\/p>\n
\nTsukiji Police Station\uff1a03-3543-0110<\/span><\/p>\n
\nGinza Association\uff1a03-3561-0919<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n