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Bunny GPS Art Running Route in Osaka — 13.9 km

A 13.9 km loop through Osaka that draws a bunny when you upload it to Strava. The line follows public streets and paths, climbs 28 m in total, and covers a footprint about 2.5 km wide by 3 km tall.

Distance13.9 km
Elevation gain28 m
Elevation loss27 m
Estimated time85 min
DifficultyModerate
Average gradient0.2%

Route map and elevation

Elevation profile
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Along the line: 28 m of ascent and 27 m of descent across 13.9 km, an average gradient of 0.2%.

Start point: 34.63769, 135.5123 — about 4.4 km south-south-east of the centre of Osaka. It is a closed loop, so any point on the line works as a start.

Kilometre by kilometre

SplitHeadingElevation changeRange
km 1Runs north-west-11 m9–25 m
km 2Runs north-north-west0 m7–10 m
km 3Runs north+1 m6–10 m
km 4Runs west-north-west-2 m6–10 m
km 5Runs west-south-west-4 m4–10 m
km 6Runs west-south-west-1 m3–5 m
km 7Runs south-south-east+3 m1–5 m
km 8Runs south0 m3–6 m
km 9Runs south0 m5–7 m
km 10Runs north-east+1 m4–7 m
km 11Runs north-north-east0 m6–7 m
km 12Runs north-east+1 m6–7 m
km 13Runs south-east0 m5–8 m
km 13.9Runs east-south-east+15 m7–22 m

Turn-by-turn outline

The 24 direction changes below are the ones that define the drawing. Hitting them accurately matters more than pace — the shape only reads well if the corners are sharp.

  1. 0.02 km — turn right, then continue north.
  2. 0.14 km — turn left, then continue west-north-west.
  3. 0.27 km — turn right, then continue north.
  4. 0.50 km — turn left, then continue north-west.
  5. 0.71 km — turn right, then continue north.
  6. 0.83 km — turn left, then continue west-north-west.
  7. 1.07 km — turn right, then continue north.
  8. 1.19 km — turn left, then continue north-west.
  9. 1.31 km — turn left, then continue west-north-west.
  10. 1.50 km — turn left, then continue west-north-west.
  11. 1.65 km — turn right, then continue north-north-east.
  12. 2.05 km — turn left, then continue north-west.
  13. 2.19 km — turn right, then continue north-east.
  14. 2.40 km — turn left, then continue north-west.
  15. 2.61 km — turn left, then continue north-north-west.
  16. 3.02 km — turn left, then continue west-north-west.
  17. 3.16 km — turn sharp right, then continue north-east.
  18. 3.28 km — turn left, then continue north-west.
  19. 3.41 km — turn right, then continue north.
  20. 3.61 km — turn right, then continue north-west.
  21. 3.80 km — turn left, then continue west-north-west.
  22. 3.94 km — turn right, then continue west.
  23. 4.12 km — turn left, then continue south-south-west.
  24. 4.34 km — turn left, then continue south-west.

Difficulty and terrain

Moderate. Flat profile, but 13.9 km of concentration on the line. Expect the distance, not the climb, to be the limiting factor.

Surface: Mostly urban roads and mixed city surfaces.

Safety: Check route details and local traffic conditions before running GPS art routes.

Best months: Depends on city weather and season.

How to run this shape

  1. Download the GPX file with your subscription and load it onto your watch, or open it in the ShapeMiles app.
  2. Start anywhere on the loop — beginning near a landmark makes the finish easier to find.
  3. Keep GPS recording continuous. Pausing mid-run leaves straight lines that cut across the drawing.
  4. Follow the corners precisely; short detours are what blur the shape.
  5. Upload to Strava and the bunny appears on your activity map.

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Questions about this route

How long is the bunny route in Osaka?
The bunny covers 13.9 km with 28 m of ascent and 27 m of descent. At a steady 6:00/km, allow about 85 minutes plus stops.
Do I need a paid plan to download the GPX?
Yes. The GPX file is included with a ShapeMiles subscription — sign in and subscribe to download it. The file works with Garmin, Coros, Suunto, Strava and any app that reads GPX, and your subscription also covers turn-by-turn navigation in the app and route generation for your own city. The map, climb figures and kilometre splits on this page are free to view; the interactive elevation profile is part of the subscription too.
How accurate is the drawing?
The track follows real, runnable streets and paths, so the shape is recognisable once uploaded to Strava. The drawing spans about 2.5 km east to west and 3 km north to south across Osaka.
Where does the route start?
The start point is at 34.63769, 135.5123 — roughly 4.4 km south-south-east of the centre of Osaka. The route is a loop, so you can begin anywhere along the line.