🐎 Draw a Horse GPS Art Around Ina’s Beloved Chusenji Temple 🗻
Chusenji Temple in Ina City, long cherished as the “Horse Guardian Temple,” has a deep-rooted history intertwined with the lives of people and their horses. In the past, owners would bring their beloved horses to the temple to pray for their health and safety. Even today, numerous horse ema plaques adorn the temple’s outer hall, reflecting a culture that has honored horses for generations.
This GPS art course begins at the temple gate of Chusenji and spans approximately 15 km, allowing visitors to draw the elegant silhouette of a horse across the landscapes of Ina Valley. As you pass through the approach, sweeping views of the Southern Alps unfold before you—an iconic, refreshing panorama that embodies the natural beauty of Ina.
Along the route, you’ll find several cultural and culinary highlights. The Hanamaruki Miso Making Experience Center offers an engaging look into the world of fermentation, a cornerstone of Japanese food culture. Nearby, the Miharashi Farm “Toretate Market” features fresh local produce, from seasonal vegetables to fruits grown in the fertile soils of Ina Valley. At the Miharashi Farm Fureai Plaza, visitors can enjoy close-up encounters with friendly animals, while Miharashi-no-Yu provides a soothing open-air bath overlooking the Southern Alps—perfect for relaxing after your GPS art adventure.
This 15 km course brings together Ina’s majestic nature, its enduring horse-related traditions, and its rich local food culture. Whether for a New Year’s pilgrimage run or a leisurely walk, it offers a fulfilling and memorable GPS art experience.
Step into the world of Chusenji and discover the charm of Ina through this unique horse-shaped route.
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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.
