(Dubai, 28, July 2015)
- The city of Kyoto and Kyoto Athletic Association brings you the fifth
installment of the Kyoto Marathonin 2016. This marathon is a wonderful
opportunity to experience the enriching Japanese culture and explore the
scenic beauty of the city while contributing to a noble cause in the
healthiest way possible.The city of Kyoto is the former capital of Japan
and is known for its splendid temples and infrastructure stretching
back to 1200 years ago. Also with the Middle-Eastern tourism reflecting
positive inclination towards the Japanese culture, Kyoto Marathon opens
up ideal avenues to visit the region.
Kyoto
has a rich tapestry of attractions, shopping and cultural experiences
suitable for urban lifestyle travellers that enjoy the juxtaposition
between traditional and modern worlds that only Kyoto can provide.
Museums dedicated to “anime” or Japanese animation stand side by side a
working Japanese Edo samurai period working film studio, karaoke boxes
and vibrant night entertainment comfortably exists in a city where
exclusive maiko performances and tea ceremony and can be enjoyed.
The marathon is scheduled to happen on 21st of February 2016
and bookings for the same will start from 28th July 2015. The Kyoto
Marathon is one of Japan’s major mass-participation marathon, attracting
16,000 runners, 15,000 staff and over 500,000 spectators every year.The
marathon, which spans over a stretch of 42.195kms covers various parts
of the Kyoto city. The revenues earned from the marathon would be
forwarded towards the ‘Assistance for Reconstruction from the Great East
Japan Earthquake’ fund.
