🎃 Halloween Walk in Nagano! An 8km GPS Art Course Drawing a Cute “Ghost” 👻
Get into the Halloween spirit with a one-of-a-kind GPS art adventure in the heart of Nagano! This unique 8km course takes you through the city’s vibrant center while drawing an adorable “ghost” on your map.
Your journey begins at Nagano Station, the city’s main transportation hub. From there, the route leads you to Karakayasan Saikōji Temple, a historic temple that has long been a place of local devotion and a window into Nagano’s deep spiritual heritage. Continuing on, you’ll pass near Shinshu University, where the lively student atmosphere adds a modern contrast to the city’s traditional character.
Midway through the course, you’ll stroll through the nostalgic yet bustling Gondo Shopping Street. This district, with its mix of retro charm and contemporary flair, is a hub of local culture and everyday life. The route also passes the Nagano Prefectural Government Office and Shiyakusho-mae Station, highlighting the city’s role as an administrative and cultural center.
As you approach the final stretch, the course takes you by the Kitano Cultural Hall, a cornerstone of arts and performance in Nagano, where history and creativity intertwine.
For centuries, Nagano has flourished as a temple town centered around Zenkoji, attracting pilgrims and travelers from across Japan. Walking this GPS art course offers not only a seasonal Halloween experience but also a chance to rediscover the layers of history, culture, and community that shape Nagano today.
This Halloween, why not enjoy a playful stroll through Nagano’s cityscape and let your footsteps draw a charming ghost on the map? 🎃✨
TOURISTS SPOT
- Nagano Station
- Shiyakusho-Mae Station
- Gondō Station
- Saikoji Temple
- Shinshu University Nagano Education Campus
- Gondo Shopping Street
- Nagano City Nagano Library
- Nagano Prefectural Government Office
- Kitano Bungei-za Theater
- Nagano Bus Terminal Kaikan
- Nagano Winter Olympic Torch Tower & Memorial Park
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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 2,000 courses.
