We know you like to keep in shape while away from home and after hours of traveling, there is no better way to get your body and mind back on track than to run. To help you get started, we have curated three courses (3km, 5km, and 8km) that will take you through beautiful parks, alongside rivers, and through ancient shrines. Let's get running!
【3km】 This easy running course comes highly recommended by HiPs, a Mishima-based organization focusing on the health and well-being of women in the city.
【5km】 The Sakura River is fed from the spring waters of Mt. Fuji to the north. This course follows the Sakura River through the city, and around Mishima Station.
【8km】 Run alongside the rivers and brooks that carry crystal-clear meltwater from Mt. Fuji through Mishima City. The perfect backdrop for a brisk run.
Start at Mishima Taisha Shrine, the symbol of the city, and run along the Mizunosono Green Area, the Genbe River, and then up Hirokoji O-dori. With the crystal-clear rivers and spring waters of Mishima as its backdrop, this course is ideal for an early morning run or, as there is plenty of street lighting, great for a night run as well.
HiPs Recommended Course/Running time required: 20-30 minutes
Mishima Taisha Shrine
Mizunosono Green Area
Genbe River
Mishima-Hirokoji Station
As you depart from the Mishima Citizen's Gymnasium, this run will first take you into the southern area of Mishima Station, along the beautiful Sakura River, through Komoike Park and Shirataki Park. Your run will then take you back to the northern area of the city, passing under the train overpass, and up the ginkgo tree-lined Nichidai-Dori. This course is especially recommended in autumn when the gingko leaves cover the ground like a golden carpet.
Running time required: 30-40 minutes
Sakura River
Nichidai-Dori
Kamiiwasaki Park
Komoike Park
If you are looking for a slightly longer run, this course will have you moving south into the neighboring town of Shimizu-cho to visit Kakita River Park. After running beside the Daiba River, you will come to the Nakazato-Onsuichi (Water Heating Reservoir) , and then into Kakita River Park, famous for its Mt. Fuji springs and greenery. Your route then takes you back to Mishima City along the Hirokoji O-Dori.
Running time required: 60 minutes
Nakazato-Onsuichi（Water Heating Reservoir）
Daiba River
Kakita River Park
Kakita River Park
Shimizu-cho Sports Park
Mishima-Hirokoji Station
O-Dori
What is HiPs?
HiPs (Healthy, inspiring & Pretty smile) is a non-profit organization focusing on the health and well-being of all women who aim to be forever healthy, beautiful, and happy. With support from Mishima City, HiPs organizes a variety of events, allowing participants to stay active, meet new friends, and provide valuable opportunities to grow and learn.
With the motto of "For myself, for others", all profits go to women struggling in disaster areas.
Main Activities
"Full Moon Jog" (once a month)
This Full Moon Jog started with the idea that to know one's own body rhythm, we need to know the moon above. Powered by the presence of the full moon, this jog is a time to talk with friends, relieve stress, and recharge both body and mind.
Posture Walking Night (once a year)
For those who may not be able to jog, Posture Walking Night is held once a year to promote a better quality of life through the maintenance and improvement of a better posture.
Lectures
Midwives and experts in the field of gynecology and obstetrics are invited periodically to speak issues interests to women and their health.
Night Out
An event for women to step out together for a fun night on the town.
