🌸 A Starry City Blooms: An 11km Sakura course through Kudamatsu Sakuracho 🌸
Experience the mystical charm of Kudamatsu City, Yamaguchi, a place wrapped in the legendary tale of a star descending onto a pine tree. This 11km GPS art course takes you through the heart of the city, specifically focusing on the district of Sakuracho. Named after the cherry blossom, Sakuracho developed alongside the city’s industrial growth, and today it lives up to its name with beautiful rows of trees that paint the streets pink every spring.
The journey begins near Kudamatsu Station and weaves through the administrative and residential hub of the city. A key highlight of this course is Kudamatsu Central Park. This urban oasis is a favorite local spot for flower viewing, offering a serene atmosphere where Somei-Yoshino trees create a stunning canopy. Tracing the petals of your digital art here allows you to feel the gentle rhythm of local life.
As you navigate the course, you will notice a unique blend of history and modernity. Kudamatsu is famous as a manufacturing powerhouse, particularly for high-speed railway vehicles. The sight of massive factories in the distance serves as a reminder of the city’s vital role in Japan’s infrastructure. The terrain is mostly flat and urban, making it an accessible course for runners and walkers of all levels.
By following this 11km trail, you connect the mystical star legend of ancient times with the blooming floral beauty of the present. Whether you are a history enthusiast or a nature lover, finishing this Sakura art in a town that bears its name is a truly special experience. Lace up your shoes and let your creativity shine under the open skies of the “City of the Descending Star.”
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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.
