Why Running in Tokyo Isn’t Like Anywhere Else in the World

[@Bwebber99]

Thanks gives us some good ideas for places to run before the Tokyo marathon in 2025.

[@SotaMaehara]

For sure man!

[@noelthatcher1996]

Nothing beats the mountains and forests of Nagano but I’ve run in Sapporo, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto(6 AM = no tourists), Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Oita and Miyazaki so can confidently say Japan is a great country for run tourism. Great video as usual Sota!

[@rossm2340]

I've just landed in Tokyo and watching this whilst waiting through the super long immigration line... Hopefully see you out running over the next few days

[@BenTorode]

I think the traffic lights are definitely the most challenging part of running in Tokyo, and you always have to be careful since a lot of people have their heads in smartphones while they walk these days. One good thing is that street smoking has mostly been eliminated, very different from Adelaide and Melbourne CBDs. You've probably already hit up these spots but in case not, there is a great horseshoe route around the Toyosu fish markets called Toyosu Gururi Park which has great views of Tokyo Bay and a lot of runners. If you start around Kachidoki you can get about 8km with only one traffic light, and of course the Rainbow Bridge is nearby, another great sightseeing run. Also on weekends the run from Shinagawa Seaside to Jonanjima where you can see the planes coming in overhead to land at Haneda depending on the winds is another rite of passage. Lots of cyclists on that route.

[@SotaMaehara]

I've run a bit of Toyosu but don't think I've gone to Gururi park yet, and a lot of the other stuff you mentioned. As my mileage get's higher and I do longer runs, I'll make vids there too!

[@hazimmohamad6683]

japan streets are a lovely place to run. stayed in omori area during last years tokyo marathon. absolutely enjoyed running around there. so many things to see while running.

[@SotaMaehara]

Yeah I agree!

[@tungvu]

I love to see more vlogs of good running routes such as this and the one you did around Imperial Palace. If you do more of this, please create a Top 10 running routes in Tokyo. I am planning a trip in 2025 and itinerary includes running each morning and because of you, will add Imperial Palace, Yoyogi Park and the National Stadium to my list.

[@SotaMaehara]

i'll try and do more for sure

[@yattaHoS]

Ill be in japan sometime this upcoming December. I cant wait to run around the streets and especially parks

[@SotaMaehara]

Nice temperature in December too, it'll be great!

[@JohnPages1]

The 5K loop around the Imperial Palace is the best!

[@SotaMaehara]

Yeah it's awesome!

[@dayyng]

where was the lookout spot you ended at ( After Omote-sando) ? Great vids as always, hopefully can get a few runs while im back there in November

[@mauiswift6391]

Great way to see Tokyo!

[@SotaMaehara]

For sure!

[@TheRealNoobSauceG7]

I was in Japan this summer and did my runs at Yoyogi park. Such a beautiful park and really enjoyed running in Japan!

[@SotaMaehara]

Nice! I'm gonna try pump out more videos filmed at Yoyogi park in the coming weeks!

[@drdanyu]

I love running in Japan, even Tokyo. Drivers are very respectful. The roads are super clean. I especially appreciate all the convenience stores for all the emergency bathroom breaks and Pocari sweat drinks.

[@SotaMaehara]

Agreed!

[@Purespeed941]

Hey, where did you finish the run? Cool views!

[@ben51t]

When I was in Japan, I ran in Iga in the hills, heaps of elevation and very quiet. I didn't get a chance to run in Tokyo unfortunately.

[@SotaMaehara]

I'd love to explore more outside Tokyo haha, we're in opposite boats

[@fprocks2415]

I used to run around Melbourne CBD but it's too congested for me.

What’s the last spot? The one with view, I’ve never been there.

[@fprocks2415]

I'll be in Tokyo and Sapporo in January. Will it be too cold to go out for a run?

[@SotaMaehara]

February is colder! Jan is ok I’d say, if you look at my 100k run across Japan video, I ran most of that with a t shirt and that was mid January