In central Chiba, a good spot for a quick run is to combine Chiba Park with the campus of Chiba University. A loop is ~6 km. Start at Chiba Park, a small but pretty park with some nice paths around a couple of small lakes and a botanical garden. There are also some recreational facilities. It’s ~1 km through the park. Exit the east end onto Koen Dori, which is the connector road to the University. Run for 0.5 km to the South Gate of Chiba University, and then enjoy a ~2.5 km loop around the pleasant campus paths, including Nishi Chiba Park at the south end.
Nishi Chiba Park. Creative Commons
In central Chiba, a good spot for a quick run is to combine Chiba Park with the campus of Chiba University. A loop is ~6 km. Start at Chiba Park, a small but pretty park with some nice paths around a couple of small lakes and a botanical garden. There are also some recreational facilities. It’s ~1 km through the park. Exit the east end onto Koen Dori, which is the connector road to the University. Run for 0.5 km to the South Gate of Chiba University, and then enjoy a ~2.5 km loop around the pleasant campus paths, including Nishi Chiba Park at the south end.
If you're visiting the Tokyo Disneyland area, take a break and enjoy this pleasant run along Tokyo Bay, along a path through several seaside parks. Up to 10 km one-way, with optional jaunts along the Sakai River and Kyoryu Park.
A nice waterfront run in Chiba combining two parks: Inagi Seaside Park and Makuhari Seaside Park. It's up to 6.5 km one-way, with good add-options. You can choose to run on seaside paths or interior park paths.
Small but pretty park with attractive paths through Western & Japanese gardens with cherry & plum blossoms. There's also a running track! Can put together ~ 5 km in here, plus some laps around the track. Can add Inohara Park, with its famous castle.
Run the ~1 km loop around a park that's the largest shellmound in the world, and combine with the 2.5 km of paths along the narrow river adjacent to the park. A pleasant 6.8 km route in central Chiba.
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