Run & Discover Ogawa
Joined 2025
– A Day of Running, Nature, and Japanese Craft Culture –
Overview:
Escape the city and experience rural Japan on foot!
Join us for a guided running tour through the beautiful countryside of Ogawa Town and Higashichichibu Village, just 90 minutes from Tokyo. Discover traditional washi paper-making, enjoy fresh local cuisine, and relax in a natural hot spring — all in one active, refreshing day.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Ogawa-machi Station
- There’s only one gate for passengers
Change Clothes into running gears
Put your belongings into a coin locker
Start running around Ogawa
I will introduce several courses depending on your running ability and purpose. Distance and speed are also depending on you. However, if the your setting exceeds my running ability, I will handle it on the bike and provide support such as hydration and nutrition. Slow speed trai running will be acceptable, as well. Beautiful ridgeline walks are also available, ranging from 10 to 40 kilometres.
Taking shower and rest
A shower is essential after running, especially in the summer. There are shower facilities near stations that cost around 500 to 1000 yen.
Restaurants and Bars
I can show you some good restaurants and bars.
Ending Point
Ogawa-machi Station
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Only the guide fee is included
Foods and shower places are not included.
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
* This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Hitoshi S.
Hi, I’m Hitoshi. I live in Ogawa Town in Saitama. I had been teaching English at some high schools in this region for 38 years. So I know many beautiful places to visit for people who love nature, walking hills and streams, cycling along the rivers, enjoying running 10-km courses surrounded by paddy fields, local cuisines, ramen shops, hamburger shops, local micro breweries, educational facilities, Buddhism temples, Japanese hand-made craft paper factories, and many others.
$70/ per person