International Landing Page (EN)
International Guide
Choose your High Mountain.
HOTAKA / TONE
A quick landing page for international runners.
Entry → Travel → Access essentials in 2 minutes.
Recommended: Arrive on Day -1 (the day before the race).
The start is early. Public transport may not fit race-day timing.
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Race dates: Sep 11 (Fri) – Sep 13 (Sun), 2026
Location: Kawaba Village, Gunma, Japan
Contact: Contact form
1) Choose your race
HOTAKA
- Distance: 138 km
- Start (JST): 04:00
- For: experienced mountain ultra runners
Entry is via RUNNET. Choose “HOTAKA 138km”.
TONE
- Distance: 77 km
- Start (JST): 07:00
- For: mountain ultra / first-time Japan race
Entry is via RUNNET. Choose “TONE 77km”.
Please read Rules, Cutoffs, and Mandatory Gear before entry.
2) Entry essentials
What to do
- Read the Entry Guide and choose HOTAKA or TONE.
- Check eligibility requirements and rules.
- Prepare mandatory gear and travel plan early.
Questions? Use the contact form.
3) Travel & access (summary)
Most international runners use one of the routes below.
Route A (recommended)
- Fly to Tokyo (Haneda / Narita).
- Tokyo → Takasaki Station.
- Takasaki → Official race shuttle (reservation required).
Route B
- Tokyo → Jomo-Kogen Station (Shinkansen).
- Jomo-Kogen → venue by taxi (approx. 40 min).
Shuttle key rules:
• To the venue (before start): reservation required
• Return after the race: no reservation / pay in cash
All stops and details are on the Access page.
4) Safety & preparation
Mandatory gear
- Mandatory gear check is enforced.
- Test your gear in training before race week.
Safety & medical
- Mountain weather can change quickly.
- Know how to request help and retire safely.
Need help?
We welcome international runners. For questions, please use the contact form.