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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: October 21, 2025

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1. Godzilla Square Hibiya – Imperial Palace Loop, Tokyo loop from 銀座

9.19km

00:58

80m

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

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

8.46km

00:54

100m

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

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3. Takanawa Shrine loop from 半蔵門

36.5km

03:49

310m

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

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4. Imperial Palace Gate, Tokyo – Imperial Palace Loop, Tokyo loop from 竹橋

5.05km

00:32

50m

40m

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

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546

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5. Birthplace of Ekiden Monument – Riverside Path in Kyoto loop from 五条

10.9km

01:10

40m

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

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444

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

11.5km

01:16

40m

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

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327

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

11.0km

01:09

90m

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

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285

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

7.31km

00:45

40m

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

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9. Sep 13 – Osaka Castle loop from 大阪城北詰

10.4km

01:05

90m

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

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10. Sep 13 – Osaka Castle loop from 本町

18.6km

01:57

160m

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

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The best running trails in Japan

1. Godzilla Square Hibiya – Imperial Palace Loop, Tokyo loop from 銀座

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

3. Takanawa Shrine loop from 半蔵門

4. Imperial Palace Gate, Tokyo – Imperial Palace Loop, Tokyo loop from 竹橋

5. Birthplace of Ekiden Monument – 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 13 – Osaka Castle loop from 大阪城北詰

10. Sep 13 – Osaka Castle loop from 本町

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