A Stroll Through Downtown Charm and Seasonal Blossoms🐌
Located in Tokyo’s Sumida Ward, Mukojima Hyakkaen Garden is a historic floral park where the refined culture of the Edo period still lingers. Surrounding this celebrated garden is a 2km walking route where you can draw a GPS art piece in the shape of a snail — a perfect motif for the rainy season.
Mukojima Hyakkaen was established in the late Edo period by a cultural figure named Sahara Kiku’u. The garden features a wide variety of plants, many of which have been mentioned in traditional Japanese poetry. Among them, hydrangeas bloom softly in June, adding a touch of seasonal charm that enhances the tranquil atmosphere of early summer.
The surrounding area is rich with downtown Tokyo’s nostalgic scenery — narrow alleyways, traditional row houses, and the gentle flow of the nearby Sumida River. Throughout the year, the neighborhood offers its own seasonal highlights: cherry blossoms in spring, fireworks in summer, and cozy tea shops and sweet parlors that evoke the city’s cultural heritage.
This petite snail-shaped GPS art course invites you to rediscover the harmony between nature and tradition tucked into the city. It’s a delightful walking experience, perfect for a rainy day outing amid blooming hydrangeas.
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A PIONEER IN GPS ART.
1st work was authorized by Guinness World Records as “the Largest GPS Drawing”.
He is the only Japanese person to be featured in a Google documentary as an innovator. He is fascinated by the idea of drawing with GPS and has published more than 2,500 works.
