Japan has a fantastic running culture, with special facilities for runners, a plethora of running groups, and some of the world’s most iconic races. There’s also been a big effort to develop decent spots for running, given the fact that it’s not always easy to just step out the door and go for a run anywhere in Japan’s famously crowded, dense cities. This is a list of our 25 favorite running routes in Japan, culled from our coverage of 16+ Japanese cities. The list is in alphabetical order, by city. Our favorite city for running in Japan: Osaka.
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.
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