I Ran Through Japan’s Ancient Ninja Villages (Ultramarathon Trail Running)

The Ninja Trail Run is a race in Iga that takes you through Japan’s ancient ninja villages. It’s a striking contrast to the bustling cities just a short distance away. In November 2024, I ran the race, exploring the villages and culture over a few days. Trail running tours and consultations: https://burningriverrunningcompany.com/ Sign up to my newsletter so you never miss a video: https://withoutapath.substack.com/ Get 25% off your first three months with Vert.Run using code Joe25 at: https://vert.run/joe-baur/ 👀 WATCH NEXT 2 Days in Osaka | Travel Like a Shōgun (Osaka Castle) - https://youtu.be/CHuirjGtJx8 3 Days in Kyoto (Off The Beaten Path) | Fushimi Inari Forest Bathing - https://youtu.be/sLKrP7_UGKw One Week in Okinawa - https://youtu.be/aEShMfqHvKU 🚶‍♂️ FOLLOW ME 🌍 My portfolio - https://www.joebaur.com ✍️ My blog - https://www.withoutapath.com 🐦 Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/BaurJoe​ 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/BaurJoe​ 📱 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@baurjoe 📨 Substack - https://withoutapath.substack.com/ 🎙 My podcast Travel Tomorrow - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-tomorrow/id1479462282 🎥 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BaurJoe​ 🎉 My Most Popular Videos 🎬 https://youtu.be/0up5EsFtlZY 🎬 https://youtu.be/h2jNtTFZxKc 🎬 https://youtu.be/HyvnmjDumpE 🎬 https://youtu.be/8F_QINYjNDU 🎬 https://youtu.be/BpFTc7dH2Ng 🎬 https://youtu.be/tJTy_fo07BM 🎬 https://youtu.be/YFhGc47cKWY 🎬 https://youtu.be/t5gVFAirryw 🎬 https://youtu.be/ymZ8wcJVG3I 🎬 https://youtu.be/JxowBLgTzQ4 🎬 https://youtu.be/RZ8P-0UVREE 🤨 WHO IS THIS GUY? If you're new here... Hi, there! I'm Joe Baur, an American-German travel writer and filmmaker based in Berlin. I make travel and adventure films from the Americas to Asia and just about everywhere in between. And sometimes, I share my travel tips to help you travel smarter, more sustainably, and off the beaten path. Check out my e-book featuring my 20 favorite off-the-beaten-path destinations in Germany! https://joebaur.com/product/germany-off-the-beaten-path-e-book/ #japan #japantravel #trailrunning #adventuretravel