A new base for runners in Kanazawa! Kanazawa Running Station Ruru

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Have you heard of "Tabirun"? Running while traveling" = "Tabirun" for short. Kanazawa, with its historic townscape and rich natural environment, is a great place to do a "trip run.
The Saigawa River flows through the center of Kanazawa and empties into the Sea of Japan. The spacious riverside path is well maintained and crowded with many people who enjoy running and strolling. Kanazawa Running Station Ruru" has newly opened along such "Saikawa"! Here is a preview of what it looked like when we visited it before it opened.
Signboard at the entrance. The Saigawa River is right in front of you.
Entrance to the running station.
Kanazawa Running Station Ruru" is attached to "Yuya Ruru Saisai," an inn along the Saigawa River. They offer services such as rental use of carefully selected shoes, rest after running, and bath and shower rooms.
Entering from the entrance on the Saisai River side, you will find a large number of running shoes in the corner next to the front desk! Shoes for various levels are available for rent. The latest models are available, and you will want to try out their running comfort.... Rental youth can use them for 330 yen per time. (An application form must be filled out at the time of rental.)
You can also rent dry clothes.
There are lockers where you can leave your valuables, etc.
In addition to shoe rental, dry clothes and towels are available for rent, so you can enjoy running whenever you feel like it. (A special empty-handed set is available.)


After running, you can relax in the bath overlooking Kanazawa city. This is an attractive service unique to the elegant inn (not a hot spring).

You can choose how you want to use the baths, as they are available on a case-by-case basis or as coupon tickets (valid for 3 months). There are also many upcoming events, such as a sightseeing running program that allows you to enjoy running, so please check the website when you plan your trip to Kanazawa. (Please refer to the link at the bottom of this page.)

By getting in touch with the city's history and nature through running, you are sure to see a different side of Kanazawa. This was an introduction to a new way to enjoy Kanazawa!
Kanazawa Running Stay John Ruru" website is here.
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