Moerenuma Park, located along the Shinoroshin River in the north of the city, is acclaimed for its landscape architecture by Isamu Noguchi. Highlights include the Sea Fountain, massive art installations like the Tetra Mound, and the “Hidimari” glass pyramid. For runners, every twist and turn in the park is a welcome surprise, whether it’s the riverside sidewalks on the outskirts of the parks, or the bridges which connect to the park’s interior paths. A full loop around the park is about 10 km.
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- Full loop is 10 km (6.1 miles), but can be easily modified
- 41m (134 feet)
- Moerenuma Park Rinji Parking Lot
- Toyohata Bus Station
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Other Routes in Sapporo, Japan
The top running route in Sapporo, this paved multi use path stretches over 25 km along the Toyohira River. Start from out from or run to Nakajima Park or Makominai Park for the best sections.
The airy public campus of Hokkaido University has a very park-like feel with plenty of runnable paths and sidewalks. We’ve mapped a 7.5 km tour of the highlights, including Gingko Ave. Good winter option!
A long linear park in central Sapporo, this prized green space has a 3 km loop (intersected by several streets), but it makes a nice addition to the Hokkaido University or Toyohira River routes.
The paved, well lit paths of Asahiyama Memorial Park lead to a great vista of the city, but there are also miles of trail running around the hills of Mt Moiwa.
More of Sapporo’s best trail running can be found at the sprawling Nopporo Forest Park. There are lots of options, but a circuit around the park perimeter is about 20 km. A trail map shows loop options of various lengths.
This park in west Sapporo is famous for its gravel paths lined with cherry blossoms. There are also connections to dirt singletrack trails leading to some great viewpoints.
The Shin River, and its branches (the Kotonihassamu River & Kotoni River) have paved and dirt pathways along the banks. They are not always the most scenic options, but good for distance. Another route, along the Nakano River in the Teine Ward.
Just northwest of Sapporo, some nice running options in the Otaru Dream Beach area: 10 km of runnable beach; a 3 km beachside road; and 2.5 km of paths along the Hoshioki River, & more in Hoshimi Ryokuchi Park. Can be combined in various ways!
The heart of Otaru is 20 km northwest of Sapporo. Pleasant running along the canal -- especially pretty in winter! -- and in Temiya Park & Otaru Park. For a challenge & great views, run to the Asahi Observation Deck.
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