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The best running trails in Japan

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Running in Japan is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Japan—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 5, 2025

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1. Imperial Palace Loop, Tokyo – Imperial Palace at Night loop from 銀座

9.08km

00:57

80m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

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2. National Diet Building – Imperial Palace Loop, Tokyo loop from 溜池山王

8.46km

00:54

100m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. 大手濠 – 外堀 loop from 国立競技場

36.6km

03:50

320m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

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1,443

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4. Imperial Palace Loop, Tokyo – Imperial Palace at Night loop from 竹橋

5.04km

00:32

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

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674

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5. Pathways Along the Kamo River – Riverside Path in Kyoto loop from 五条

10.9km

01:11

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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574

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6. Kyoto Imperial Palace – Hakun Shrine loop from 今出川

11.5km

01:15

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

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401

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7. Sep 13 – Osaka Castle loop from 堺筋本町

11.0km

01:09

90m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Yoyogi Park Cherry Blossoms – Ginkgo Trees loop from 参宮橋

7.40km

00:46

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Sep 14 – Osaka Castle loop from 大阪城北詰

10.4km

01:05

90m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Osaka Castle – Sep 14 loop from 本町

18.6km

01:57

160m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Japan

1. Imperial Palace Loop, Tokyo – Imperial Palace at Night loop from 銀座

2. National Diet Building – Imperial Palace Loop, Tokyo loop from 溜池山王

3. 大手濠 – 外堀 loop from 国立競技場

4. Imperial Palace Loop, Tokyo – Imperial Palace at Night loop from 竹橋

5. Pathways Along the Kamo River – Riverside Path in Kyoto loop from 五条

6. Kyoto Imperial Palace – Hakun Shrine loop from 今出川

7. Sep 13 – Osaka Castle loop from 堺筋本町

8. Yoyogi Park Cherry Blossoms – Ginkgo Trees loop from 参宮橋

9. Sep 14 – Osaka Castle loop from 大阪城北詰

10. Osaka Castle – Sep 14 loop from 本町

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