Draw “HOT” in the Heart of Historic Nara! A GPS Art around Nara Park✨
Known for its intense summer heat due to its basin geography, Nara offers a perfect setting to take a fun and artistic walk. This 6km GPS art course traces the word “HOT” through the heart of Nara—passing through historical and cultural landmarks such as Todai-ji Temple, Kofuku-ji Temple, and the expansive Nara Park.
Nara, once Japan’s first permanent capital (Heijō-kyō), is rich in Buddhist history and architectural marvels. Along this route, you’ll encounter the Great Buddha at Todai-ji, the elegant five-story pagoda of Kofuku-ji, and the friendly deer roaming freely in Nara Park—a unique symbol of the city’s harmony with nature.
Geographically, Nara is nestled in a basin surrounded by mountains, making summer especially hot and humid. However, this course offers shady paths and a relatively short distance, allowing for a more comfortable adventure even during the warmer months.
Whether you’re exploring on a summer vacation or revisiting familiar heritage sites, take this opportunity to draw your own “HOT” in the city of ancient wonders. Don’t forget a sunhat and cold drink—your GPS art journey through time and tradition awaits!
TOURISTS SPOT
- Nara Park
- Kōfuku-ji Temple
- Tōdai-ji Temple
- Todai-ji Namdaimon (Grand South Gate)
- Yumekaze Plaza
- Nara Kasugano International Forum Iraka
- Todai-ji Museum
- Isuien Garden and Neiraku Museum
- Nara Prefectural Museum of Art
- Kofukuji Temple National Treasure Museum
- Nara National Museum
- Yoshikien Garden
- Nara Prefectural Office
- Noborioji Park
- Higashimuki Shopping Street
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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.
