Marathon Maps
Handcrafted Wood Maps of Iconic Marathons and Road Races
Kyoto Marathon Route Map – Layered Wood
Kyoto Marathon Route Map – Layered Wood
- Free shipping within Japan. Worldwide shipping available.
- Precision laser-cut layered design
- Designed and made in Japan
- Personalised engraving included
- Trusted worldwide since 2010
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Shipping & Delivery
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping
Each map is handcrafted to order in my workshop in Japan and carefully packaged for safe delivery worldwide.
Japan
- Free shipping
- Tracked delivery via Yamato Transport
- Estimated delivery: 1–3 business days
International
- Shipping is calculated automatically at checkout based on your destination and parcel weight.
- All international orders are shipped via Japan Post EMS Express International with full tracking.
Estimated delivery after dispatch
- Asia: 3–5 business days
- North America: 5–7 business days
- Europe: 5–7 business days
- Oceania: 5–7 business days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary due to customs processing.
United States
Orders are shipped Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). Any applicable import duties and tariffs are included in the shipping cost shown at checkout, so there should be no unexpected customs charges upon delivery.
Other Countries
Import duties, VAT, GST, customs fees or other local taxes may apply depending on your country's regulations. Unless collected during checkout, these charges are the responsibility of the buyer.
Additional Information
- Every order includes tracked shipping.
- Your artwork arrives ready to display with no assembly required.
Returns & Refunds Policy
Returns & Refunds Policy
- We have a 14-day return policy for art goods
- To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused, in original packaging, and include proof of purchase
- No returns or exchanges on custom artwork
- To start a return, please contact us at info@themagiccrayons.com
- Shipping costs are non-refundable
Gifting Info
Gifting Info
This handcrafted wooden map makes a meaningful gift for runners celebrating a milestone race or personal achievement.
Each piece is custom-made to commemorate a specific event and can be personalised with the runner’s name, race details, finish time, and a short message.
Framed and ready to hang, every map is carefully packaged and shipped securely with tracking, making it ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, or post-race surprises.
Materials & Framing
Materials & Framing
Materials
- Laser-cut from premium 3 mm basswood plywood
- Multiple precision-cut layers create depth and detail
Sizes
Maps are available in the following framed sizes:
- 30 × 40 cm | 12 × 16"
- 40 × 50 cm | 16 × 20"
- 50 × 70 cm | 20 × 28"
Frame depth (A3 size): 32 mm | 1.26"
Hanging
- Fitted with a rear metal sawtooth hanger
- Ready for easy wall mounting using a standard picture hook or screw
Frame
- Lightweight fibreboard frame
- Available colours: Black, White, Red
Not sure which size works best?
View the Frame & Map Size Guide
Custom Orders
Custom Orders
All custom artwork is made to order.
Because each piece is personalised, custom items are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged.
If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 7 days of delivery with photos of the item and packaging.
All orders are shipped with tracking and insurance. In the event of damage or loss in transit, we will arrange a replacement after confirming eligibility for an insurance claim.
Care
Care
- Keep away from direct sunlight and prolonged humidity
- Dust gently with a dry, soft cloth
- Avoid water, sprays, or chemical cleaners
- Handle with care to protect the layered wood and frame finish
Why This Map Is Special
- Layered, laser-cut solid wood construction
- Precision-cut marathon course layout
- Finisher medal detail (optional)
- Personalised engraving included
- Designed for visual balance and clarity
- Ready-to-hang premium frame
- Designed and assembled in Japan
Kyoto Marathon Route Map – Handcrafted Wooden City Map
This handcrafted wooden map captures the Kyoto Marathon as a refined piece of wall art and a meaningful post-race keepsake. The marathon route is highlighted in orange, with engraved pin-style flags marking the start and finish, allowing the full journey of race day to be read instantly.
A marathon through the cultural heart of Kyoto
Unlike most city marathons, the Kyoto Marathon is known for passing through historic districts and alongside some of the city’s most recognisable cultural landmarks. This map celebrates that unique character, presenting Kyoto first as a city shaped by rivers, hills, and centuries of history — with the marathon route woven naturally through it.
Layered wooden map design
- Marathon route layer – the full course is shown as a clean orange line crossing the city.
- Start & finish markers – engraved flag pins clearly identify the beginning and end of the race.
- Water layer (sprayed blue gradient) – rivers flowing through Kyoto are painted by hand, using a sprayed gradient that shifts from deep blue to a lighter, foamy blue.
- Terrain contours (engraved) – subtle engraved contour lines show the hills that flank the city, adding depth without visual clutter.
- Road network layer – primary streets and incoming expressways provide scale and context while keeping the map calm and readable.
Cultural landmarks along the route
The Kyoto Marathon route passes close to many of the city’s best-known sites, including Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion), Ginkaku-ji (the Silver Pavilion), and Kiyomizu-dera. These landmarks give the route its distinctive sense of place and help explain why the Kyoto Marathon feels unlike any other.
A meaningful keepsake
This map is designed to work both as a Kyoto Marathon finisher piece and as elegant Kyoto wall art. Even without prior knowledge of the race, it reads as a calm, architectural map of the city — with the marathon route adding a personal story for those who ran it.
Handcrafted in Japan
Each map is designed, cut, engraved, painted, and assembled by hand in Japan. Natural variations in wood grain and hand-sprayed water layers ensure that every piece is unique. Maps are made to order with care and attention to detail.
If you are purchasing this map as a gift, you may include a short message at checkout.
