On the day of the Tokyo 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. \nEvent Name: Tokyo Marathon 2023\u3000 [Estimated time for passing through the Ginza 4-chome Intersection] \nTraffic regulations will be enforced for about 5 hours and 40 minutes, from about 9:35 AM to 3:15 PM. <\/span>(For reference only; actual times are subject to change.) [For vehicles] [For pedestrians and wheelchair users] (Harumi-dori St.) There are 6 elevators in the area as listed below. (From Ginza-dori St. and JR Yurakucho Station) [Bicycle crossing] Your cooperation and understanding is greatly appreciated. <\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n[Emergencies & first-aid] [Restrooms] \n \n[About the race event] [Emergencies] [Traffic regulations] [About Ginza] <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On the day of the Tokyo Marathon, special traffic regulations will be enforced in Ginza. We apologize for the … Continue reading
\nNote: For detailed information on traffic regulations, please download and view this map (PDF)<\/a>. <\/span>\n<\/p>\nOverview of the Event<\/h3>\n
Date and Time<\/h4>\n
Organizer: Tokyo Marathon Foundation
\nDate: Sunday, March 5, 2023
\nStart: 9:05 (Wheelchair race), 9:10 (Marathon)<\/p>\n
\nWheelchair race lead racer: approx. 10:09 AM
\nMarathon lead racer: approx. 10:46 AM, Final racer: approx. 2:30 PM\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\nGinza Traffic Regulations<\/h4>\n
\n*Please note that while traffic regulations will be in effect, passage on sidewalks along the course will be possible, but crossing will not be allowed in principle.
\n<<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 to delivery vehicles.
\n*For more information, please see the Ginza Area Traffic Regulation Map (PDF)<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n
\n(Applicable to Harumi-dori St. & Ginza-dori St.)
\n\u30fbCrossing as usual will be possible until around 9:35 AM. Bicycles are not allowed to cross the course during the marathon, so please refrain from coming to the area by bicycle. Your cooperation and understanding is greatly appreciated.
\n\u30fbCrossing the street above ground on Harumi-dori Street from the direction of Hibiya to Ginza-dori Street, and on Ginza-dori Street from 1-chome to 4chome, will not be permitted from around 10:09 AM, when the first wheelchair racer is expected to arrive, until around 3:00 PM, when the traffic regulations are scheduled to be lifted. Crossing will only be possible via the underground passages in Tokyo Metro Ginza, Higashi-Ginza, Ginza 1-chome, and Hibiya stations. Please note that some entrances and exits are closed due to construction work.<\/p>\n
\n\u30fbTo cross Harumi-dori Street between 4-chome and 5-chome, only the underground passageway is available until around 3:00 PM when the traffic regulations are scheduled to be lifted.<\/p>\n
\n4-chome
\n\u30fbExit B8: 4-chome, Mizuho Bank Ginza Branch ATM area
\n\u30fbExit B2: Next to Gucci Ginza Store
\n\u30fbExit A7: Next to Mitsukoshi front entrance
\n5-chome
\n\u30fbElevator in park: 5-chome, in Sukiyabashi Park
\n\u30fbExit B7: Near Hermes
\n\u30fbExit B3: Fujikoshi Bldg. (Entry from West 5th Street. The building with Armani in it.)<\/p>\n
\n\u30fbFor street-level crossing over Ginza-dori Street in the vicinity of the Ginza-dori\/Matsuya-dori intersection in Ginza 3-chome, periodic crossing through temporary crossing zones will be available from around noon to 3:00 PM, when the traffic regulations are scheduled to be lifted.<\/span>
\n\u30fbTo cross in the Ginza-dori Street 1-, 2-, and 3-chome vicinity and in the direction of JR Yurakucho Station, please use the underground passage at Ginza 1-chome Station on the Yurakucho Line. Wheelchair users will not be able to cross between Ginza-dori Street 1- to 4-chome until around noon, but will be able to cross near the Ginza-dori\/Matsuya-dori intersection in Ginza 3-chome starting at around noon.<\/p>\n
\nBicycles will not be permitted to cross Ginza-dori or Harumi-dori during the marathon.
\nPlease also refrain from cycling or pushing a bicycle through the sidewalks of these streets during the marathon as sidewalks will be very crowded.<\/p>\nEmergency Assistance<\/h4>\n
\nIf there is an emergency, please 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 public restrooms next to the Ginza 1-chome police box (koban) and in 5-chome at Sukiyabashi Park, and the restrooms in train and subway 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>\nGinza area traffic regulations for Tokyo Marathon 2023 (March 5, 2023)<\/h4>\n
![\"Map](\"..\/..\/wp-content\/uploads\/ginza_TokyoMarathon2023.jpg\")
\nMap of Ginza area traffic regulations for Tokyo Marathon 2023
A PDF can be viewed here. <\/a>
\n![\"Map](\"..\/..\/wp-content\/uploads\/ginza_MetroMap2023.jpg\")
\nMap of Ginza subway exits
A PDF can be viewed here. <\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\nFor Inquiries About the Tokyo Marathon Traffic Regulations
<\/h4>\n
\nInquiries about the Tokyo Marathon traffic regulations:03-6706-2433<\/span>
\nChuo City Civil Affairs Department, Sports Section:03-3546-5531<\/span><\/p>\n
\nKyobashi Fire Station:03-3564-0119<\/span><\/p>\n
\nInquiries about the Tokyo Marathon traffic regulations: 03-6706-2433<\/span>
\nhttps:\/\/www.marathon.tokyo\/about\/traffic<\/a>
\nTsukiji Police Station: 03-3543-0110<\/span><\/p>\n
\nGinza Association:03-3561-0919<\/span>
\nGinza Official Website<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n