For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Japan. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful runs.
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The 10 Most Beautiful runs in Japan

Running
· Chiyoda-ku
Running round the Imperial Palace
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Difficulty
moderate
5.3 km
0:55 h
63 m
63 m
It is arguably the most famous running course in Japan, due to its proximity to Tokyo's office areas and the scenic beauty of the route. On a good day, more than 10 000 people are said to run here.
Running
· Japan
From Shinjuku to Shinjuku Chuo Park
Difficulty
easy
4.3 km
0:33 h
58 m
57 m
This is your track if you want to run with some speed and avoid traffic and pedestrians. It runs on broad pavements in good condition. There are few crossing roads, plenty of shading trees and high modern buildings which provide visual aid so you don't need to keep eyes on your phone.
Running
· Japan
Around Toyama Park in Shinjuku
Difficulty
easy
4.5 km
0:31 h
67 m
64 m
Near the busy streets of Shinjuki or Kabukichi there are trees and quite neighborhoods with low buildings and few cars or pedestrians. This track takes you through streets where you can keep a good speed and breath fresh air. It goes through two sections of the lush and forest-like Toyoma park.
Running
· Japan
From Nagoya TV tower to the castle
Difficulty
easy
6.6 km
0:45 h
43 m
62 m
This track starts around the Sakae subway station close to Nagoya TV tower, follows the narrow Hori River to Nagoya Castle and go back to Nagoya TV tower. The track seeks shadow, minimal traffic and opportunities to see some trees.
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