The best running trails in the Kii Mountains
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Last updated: October 4, 2025
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1. Torii Gate at Japanese Temple loop from 近鉄奈良
11.1km
01:15
240m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
13
runners
2. Secluded Lake Near Nara loop from Hashimotocho
9.98km
01:12
340m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14
runners
3. 大平池 – 西教山 loop from 富永
23.0km
03:10
840m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
13
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4. Tado loop from 多度町多度二丁目
19.9km
02:38
830m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
11
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5. Kōfuku-ji Temple – Secluded Lake Near Nara loop from 近鉄奈良
13.5km
01:33
360m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
8
runners
6. Kōfuku-ji Temple loop from 近鉄奈良
10.8km
01:15
300m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
9
runners
7. 御池 – 中尾山古墳 loop from 壺阪山
17.3km
01:54
260m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
8
runners
8. 菊水泉 – 三方山 loop from 養老
13.4km
02:09
850m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
7
runners
9. 南池 – 二上山 loop from 二上神社口
27.3km
04:22
1,560m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4
runners
10. Running loop from Koyasan
7.65km
00:50
120m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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