🐎 Run into the New Year! A “Horse” GPS Art Route around Yasaki Inari Shrine 🗻
Start the year galloping toward good fortune with this unique 7km GPS art route through Tokyo’s charming Taito district! The course begins at Yasaki Inari Shrine, a hidden gem revered as the “shrine of horses.” Inside its main hall, you’ll find an impressive ceiling adorned with 100 hand-painted horses, symbolizing strength, success, and perseverance—making it a must-visit for anyone wishing for good luck in the New Year.
From there, the route takes you on a scenic tour through some of Tokyo’s most culturally rich streets. Pass by Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, Hōon-ji Temple, and Akiba Shrine, each steeped in Edo-period history and spiritual heritage. You’ll also stroll through Kappabashi Street, Japan’s famous kitchenware district, where rows of traditional shops showcase everything from knives to restaurant decor—a paradise for cooking enthusiasts and photographers alike.
As you trace the shape of a “horse” across your GPS map, you’ll experience both the spiritual and playful sides of Tokyo’s shitamachi (old downtown). Located between Asakusa and Ueno, the route offers easy access to other famous landmarks, making it perfect for sightseeing or a reflective New Year’s run.
So lace up your shoes, follow the path of the horse, and let this GPS art course guide you toward a year full of energy and good luck
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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.
