🐎 New Year Run: Draw a Horse Around Tottori Toshogu Shrine 🗻
Start the New Year with a unique blend of shrine visiting and creative exploration on this 10km GPS art course that draws the shape of a horse around Tottori Toshogu Shrine. The shrine is known for its tranquil atmosphere and charming animal enclosure, where visitors have reported seeing horses—making it an especially fitting destination for an equine-themed course during the Year of the Horse. Its convenient location near central Tottori also allows easy access to nearby landmarks such as the Tottori Castle Ruins and Kyushozan.
The course begins in the lively district surrounding Tottori Station, the gateway to the city and a hub of local culture. From there, the course winds past Tottori City Hall, the historic Tottori Railway Memorial Park in Sawai-te, and Shinkyoji Park—each offering a different perspective on the city’s landscape. Tottori City, the largest in the San’in region, has a long history as a castle town, and the mixture of traditional architecture, serene parks, and modern urban structures provides an engaging backdrop for a run or walk.
Winter in Tottori is crisp and refreshing, making it an ideal season to explore the city on foot. As you trace the lines of the “horse” across the map, you’ll enjoy both the quiet spiritual moments of New Year worship and the dynamic scenery of downtown Tottori. This course invites participants to experience the city in a new way—creating GPS art while welcoming good fortune for the year ahead.
Whether you’re a runner, walker, or GPS art enthusiast, this 10km course offers a memorable New Year experience combining culture, creativity, and the charm of Tottori. Start your year with a symbolic “horse” full of vitality and set the tone for an energetic year to come.
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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.
