Great Runs in Kobe, Japan

Note: For the Full Guide to Running in Kobe, see the GR Website

Kobe is the capital of Japan’s Hyōgo Prefecture, located on the Osaka Bay about 30 km west of Osaka City. Kobe is one of important port cities in the country, and has come back remarkably from a major earthquake in 1995. The city is famous for its marbled Kobe Beef and as the headquarters of several prominent multinational corporations — including the footwear giant ASICS. There are many places to run in Kobe, notably along Osaka Bay, several riverfront towpaths, and attractive public parks. In general, Kobe has runnable sidewalks on many of its major city streets.

Kobe Promenades

Shin Kobe Trail and Mount Maya

Shiawase No Mura Athletic Park

Ujigawa Park and Okurayama Park Via Venus Bridge

Kobe River Paths

Mount Rokko

Suma Rikyu Park

For the full running guide to Kobe, see greatruns.com.