🐎 Horse-Themed GPS Art Walk Around Asakusa 🗻
This GPS art course offers a unique way to enjoy sightseeing in Asakusa while drawing the zodiac animal “Horse” on your GPS map. Centered around WINS Asakusa in Taito City, Tokyo, the route forms a clear horse-shaped design over a total distance of approximately 9 kilometers, making it ideal for a relaxed walk combined with cultural exploration.
WINS Asakusa is an off-track betting facility operated by the Japan Racing Association (JRA). Located in the heart of Asakusa, one of Tokyo’s most iconic downtown districts, it stands amid historic temples, lively shopping streets, and long-established entertainment areas. Even for non-racing fans, the surrounding neighborhood offers countless attractions that make the walk engaging from start to finish.
The route passes many of Asakusa’s most famous landmarks, including Sensō-ji Temple, the Kaminarimon Gate, and Asakusa Shrine—important spiritual centers with deep roots in Edo-period history. Walk through the bustling Nakamise Shopping Street, explore the retro atmosphere of Rokku Broadway, and enjoy sights such as Asakusa Hanayashiki, Japan’s oldest amusement park, and Kappabashi Kitchen Town, known worldwide for its culinary tools.
Geographically, Asakusa is largely flat, making the course accessible and comfortable for walkers of various fitness levels. This gentle terrain allows participants to focus on enjoying the scenery while steadily completing the GPS art. Historically, Asakusa developed as a hub of popular culture, religion, and entertainment, attracting visitors for centuries—a legacy that remains vivid today.
This horse-themed GPS art walk blends tradition, modern urban life, and playful creativity. It is especially well suited for New Year shrine visits, casual sightseeing, or travelers seeking a fresh way to experience Tokyo beyond standard routes. When completed, the horse shape that appears on your GPS map becomes a memorable digital souvenir—capturing both your journey through Asakusa and the enduring spirit of this vibrant downtown area.
TOURISTS SPOT
- JRA WINS Asakusa
- Sensō-ji Temple
- Senso-ji Hozomon Gate
- Kaminari-Mon Gate
- Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
- Asakusa Shrine
- Nakamise Shopping Street
- Rokku Broadway
- Asakusa ROX
- Kappabashi Dougugai Kitchen Town
- Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
- Asakusa Engei Hall
- Asakusa Hanayashiki
- Asakusa Sentō Akebonoyu
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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.
