🐦 Through Historic Port Towns and Leafy Parklands: A 13km Ptarmigan Loop 🐦
Toyama City in Toyama Prefecture, positioned near the scenic shores of Toyama Bay, features the historic Iwase district. During the Edo and Meiji periods, Iwase flourished as a vital port of call for the Kitamaebune merchant ships, leaving behind a rich cultural legacy, grand merchant architecture, and quiet coastal charm. Set upon the flat plains of Toyama, the area is seamlessly connected by modern light rail lines that trace lush parks and peaceful residential avenues. This 13km GPS art course invites you to experience a storied landscape, tracing the relaxing suburban atmosphere of northern Toyama to sketch a Ptarmigan on your digital map.
The journey immerses you in green surroundings, passing through the expansive athletic grounds of Iwase Sports Park and the leafy trails of Baba Memorial Park, built on land donated by a wealthy merchant family. Moving through quiet neighborhoods near Higashi-Toyama Station, the route weaves past nostalgic transit hubs including Hasumachi Station and Higashi-Iwase Station. Exploring the area brings you past charming local highlights such as the nostalgic Showa Retro Gorakushun and the bustling Shopping Town Kitanomori.
Featuring completely flat and comfortable terrain, this 13km route captures the peaceful essence of Toyama’s historic port region. As the digital silhouette completes on your map, you are left with a memorable impression of this inviting neighborhood.
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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.
