Shigeo Nagashima, once a famous batter and manager of Giants, pro-baseball team, used to do voluntary workout in the land of Ōhito, IzunoKuni City. With the view of Mt. Fuji, the nearby Mt. Joyama, and the flow of the Kano River, this scenic area is a place where you can enjoy the tour while following the Shigeo Nagashima Running Road where he worked hard in training.
| ｜Area | Central Izu Area (Izunokuni City) |
| ｜Geological Period | Geological formations formed by the eruption of submarine volcanoes about 10 million to 2 million years ago |
| ｜Itinerary | Kanogawa Memorial Park→ Kanogawa Bridge→ Ōhito Bridge Pocket Park→ Mt. Suishou(crystal) → Ōhito Shrine→ Shigeo Nagashima Running Road→ Kanogawa Memorial Park |
| ｜Distance | Approx. 4 km |
| ｜Duration | Approx. 120 minutes |
| ｜Level | Walking |
| ｜Meeting Point | Kanogawa Memorial Park <MAP> |
| ｜Ending Point | Kanogawa Memorial Park (same as meeting point) |
| ｜Participation Fee | Adults (junior high school students and older): 3,000 yen Elementary school children: 1,500 yen |
| ｜Number of Participants | 2 to 10 people Please contact us for more than 10 people. |
| ｜Reservation | Please make a reservation at least one week in advance. |
| ｜What to Wear/ bring | Comfortable clothing, footwear (no sandals), hats, drinks, etc. |
| ｜Notes | Nordic walking is also possible (Nordic walking poles are available for rent). The tour will be operated in case of light rain, but in case of stormy weather it will be cancelled. Please read about the cancellation policy. |
| ｜How to Apply | Please apply from the "Reservation Form" at the bottom of the page. |
Kanogawa Memorial Park
Free parking. There are toilets here.
You can see Mt. Joyama from the top of the embankment. Running back and forth from Ohito Hotel to the summit of Mt. Joyama was Mr. Nagashima's daily routine.
Let’s find out the reason why Mt. Joyamais is a rocky mountain.
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Ōhito Bridge
Do you know what generation Ōhito Bridge is?
The remains of the old bridge and the story of the Kano River typhoon tell us various lessons.
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Mt. Suisho (Crystal)
Suisho (Crystal) Mountain has a close relationship with the Ōhito Gold Mine on the opposite bank. You can climb it if you wish. (round trip 10 minutes)
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Ōhito Shrine
This shrine is said to have been founded 1300 years ago. The Ōhito Hotel above was the hotel that Mr. Nagashima stayed for his training in winter. Let's enjoy the view from the hill.
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Shigeo Nagashima Running Road
Mr. Nagashima worked voluntary training in this area for seven years, since 1967, from New Year until the team’s camp began in spring. Today, there are a lot of people enjoying running and cycling here.
