Accommodations and Shuttle Buses

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Reservations for the following accommodations and shuttle buses will be made through the travel agency (Arc Three International, Inc.) that will be cooperating with our organization. Please do not make reservations directly with these accommodations. Reservation e-mail will be sent to you in June.
Please make your own arrangements for reservations at accommodations other than those listed below.

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At the Start (Bib distribution venue)：Hotel Yunoyamaonsen Kibousou　＊Shared rooms for only 150 people

This is the bib distribution venue as well as the start, so it’s very convenient to stay, but rooms have to be shared with other runners or your friends. There are 2-8 people rooms. The hotel provides nice Onsen and Japanese or Western style rooms. The 2 buffet style meals are included.

  • Hotel：Yunoyamaonsen Kibousou
  • Access：Free shuttle bus is operated between the nearest station Yunoyamaonsen station and the hotel
  • 10/5 (Thu) : 12,800 yen/person (shared room (Japanese-style or Western-style room) / breakfast and dinner included / VAT tax included / Onsen tax included)

Near the start venue: Hôtel de Marronnier  ＊Twin or Single use rooms 25 rooms only

A resort hotel with natural hot springs in the Yunoyama Onsen district. If you would like a private room for yourself or with your family or support person, this is the place for you.
Dinner (traditional Japanese meal brought in courses) and breakfast (Japanese set meal) will be served. The hotel shuttle bus will take you to and from the start venue (approx. 5 minutes).

  • 10/5 (Thu) : Twin use 13,800 yen/person (Japanese-style room or Western-style room)/ 2 meals included/ Vat tax included/ Onsen tax included)
  • 10/5 (Thu) : Single use 16,800 yen/person (Japanese-style room or Western-style room) / 2 meals included/ Vat tax included/ Onsen tax included)
  • Hotel：Hôtel de Marronnier
    Access：Hotel shuttle bus will pick you up from Yunoyama Onsen Station according to the train time.

At the Finish (Bib distribution venue)：Guest House Hira Lake House ＊Shared rooms

Each building has 3 Japanese style rooms. You can share the room with other runners or your friends. Each building has shared kitchen and bathroom. You can cook on your own or order meals at the guest house. Meal price

This guest house is right in front of the finish line. You can have a shower and sleep after finishing and enjoy the BBQ & awards ceremony starting at 11:00 am on Sunday. For those who expect to finish on Saturday night, public transportation will not be available depending on the time, so please reserve the accommodation. For those who expect to finish just before the time limit and want to take a rest by Lake Biwa before heading home, please reserve an overnight stay on Sunday. This guest house is the best option for those who are coming by car. Only those who stay overnight can leave their cars in the parking lot until you finish. For those who are not staying overnight, please reserve a paid parking lot. We will also have bib distribution here in addition to the main event site, hotel Kibousou.

There will be a shuttle bus to the start venue of the race, departing around 6:00 AM on race day. If you would like to use the bus, please make a reservation for the shuttle bus below.

  • 10/5 (Thu): 7,500 yen/person (shared room/no meals/including VAT tax and service charge)
  • 10/7 (Sat) : 7,500 yen/person (shared room/no meals/including VAT tax and service charge)
  • 10/8 (Sun) : 7,500 yen/person (shared room/no meals/including VAT tax and service charge)
  • 10/5 (Thu) dinner: 1,500 yen (reservation is needed)
  • 10/6 (Fri) breakfast box: 500 yen (reservation is needed)

Parking Fee for Guests
*If you apply for 2 nights (10/5 and 10/7 or 10/8), parking is free for 4 days from 10/5 (Thu.) to 10/8 (Sun.).
*For those who reserve for 1 night on 10/5 will receive free parking for 2 days from 10/5 (Thu.) to 10/6 (Fri.).
　If you need additional days to finish, please make a reservation for parking for 2 days 10/7 (Sat) ~ 10/8 (Sun): 1,000 yen (tax included)
*For those who reserve for 1 night on 10/7 or 10/8, parking fee for 2 days from 10/7 (Thu.) to 10/8 (Sun.) is free.
　If you use the parking lot from 10/6, please make a reservation for parking for 1 day on 10/6 (Fri.): 500 yen (tax included)

Parking at the finish line: Hira Lake House and surrounding area

Hira Lake House parking and nearby parkings are only available upon reservation; free of charge when you come to bib distribution on 10/5 (Thu).

  • 10/5 (Thu) ~ 10/8 (Sun) 4 days: 1,500 yen (tax included)
  • 10/6 (Fri)~10/8 (Sun) 3 days：1,500 yen (tax included)
  • 10/7 (Sat) ~ 10/8 (Sun) 2 days：1,000 yen (tax included)
  • 10/6 (Fri) ~ 10/7 (Sat) ~ 10/8 (Sun) 1 day: 500 yen (tax included)

Shuttle buses

A：From JR Otsu station　Departing about 6:30 am on Oct 6 2023 (3,300 yen, tax included)
It will be about 1h30m ride to the start venue. You still have to go to either the start venue or the finish venue for bib distribution on Oct 5, so this bus is only recommended to local runners.

B:From the finish venue, Hira Lake House　Departing about Oct 6 2023 (3,800 yen, tax included)
It will be about 2 hours ride to the start venue. Bib distribution will be carried on at both the start venue and the finish venue on Oct 5. This option is recommended to runners with a car and staying previous night at Hira Lake House.

C:From Yunoyamaonsen station (Free)
Departing between 13:00 and 19:30 accordingly to train arrivals on Oct 5 2023.
Departing 7:30, 7:45 and 8:10 accordingly to train arrivals on Oct 6 2023.
It will be about 10 min ride to the start venue.

If you are coming to the starting venue with your support or family by a car, free parking is available