The best running trails in the Japanese Alps

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Running in the Japanese Alps 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 the Japanese Alps—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.

Ubuyagasaki Shrine – Yagizaki Park loop from 河口湖	Expert 02:16 21.1km
Yagizaki Park – Ubuyagasaki Shrine loop from Nagahama	Expert 02:16 20.4km
II 林班 loop from Yamanaka	Expert 01:58 18.6km
高尾山 – 草戸山 loop from 清滝	Expert 02:24 16.8km
II 林班 loop from Hirano	Expert 02:00 19.0km
高尾山 – 陣馬山 loop from 高尾山口	Expert 04:10 28.6km
Ubuyagasaki Shrine – Kajiwara Kagetoki Statue loop from Azagawa	Intermediate 00:42 6.49km
Running loop from 河口湖	Intermediate 00:49 7.67km
Yagizaki Park – Kajiwara Kagetoki Statue loop from 河口湖	Expert 04:15 39.8km

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Ubuyagasaki Shrine – Yagizaki Park loop from 河口湖
02:16
21.1km
6:26/km
230m
230m
Expert
5.0
(2)
191
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Yagizaki Park – Ubuyagasaki Shrine loop from Nagahama
02:16
20.4km
6:40/km
340m
340m
Expert
5.0
(1)
181
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
II 林班 loop from Yamanaka
01:58
18.6km
6:22/km
90m
90m
Expert
112
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
高尾山 – 草戸山 loop from 清滝
02:24
16.8km
8:36/km
690m
690m
Expert
1.0
(1)
108
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
II 林班 loop from Hirano
02:00
19.0km
6:20/km
70m
70m
Expert
108
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
高尾山 – 陣馬山 loop from 高尾山口
04:10
28.6km
8:43/km
1,260m
1,260m
Expert
102
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Ubuyagasaki Shrine – Kajiwara Kagetoki Statue loop from Azagawa
00:42
6.49km
6:27/km
60m
60m
Intermediate
4.5
(2)
99
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Running loop from 河口湖
00:49
7.67km
6:22/km
90m
90m
Intermediate
4.5
(2)
92
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Yagizaki Park – Kajiwara Kagetoki Statue loop from 河口湖
04:15
39.8km
6:24/km
480m
480m
Expert
88
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.