Imperial Palace Running Club
Run Club🟢Drop-in friendly· FreeEnglish friendly
The iconic 5km loop around the Imperial Palace is Tokyo's most famous running route. Multiple informal running groups meet here. Flat, well-lit, and always buzzing with runners.
- Neighborhood
- Chiyoda
- Address
- Imperial Palace outer gardens, Chiyoda-ku
- Hours
- 24/7 (groups meet Wed & Sat 7:00)
Pricing
- Drop-in
- Free
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Nomad Tip
Run counter-clockwise — that's the convention. There are coin-operated shower facilities (ランステ) near some metro exits. The Jimbocho RunBase station offers locker + shower for ¥800.
Location
Map placeholder — 35.6852, 139.7528
Reviews(1)
- Priya N.Visited 2025-10
The Imperial Palace loop is one of the most iconic urban running routes in the world. Perfectly maintained, always other runners around for safety, and the views of the palace moat are stunning. The RunBase shower stations are a genius Japanese touch.