🐦 Through Mount Fuji Views and Scenic Lakeshores: A 13km Ptarmigan Loop 🐦
Fujikawaguchiko Town in Yamanashi Prefecture, nestled at the northern foot of Mount Fuji, is home to Lake Kawaguchi—one of the famed Fuji Five Lakes. Located at an altitude of approximately 830 meters, this scenic resort town has long served as a gateway for pilgrims and travelers admiring Japan’s most sacred mountain. This 13km GPS art course invites you to experience a storied landscape, tracing the peaceful lakeside districts of Katsuyama and Kodachi to sketch a Ptarmigan on your digital map.
The journey immerses you in breathtaking scenery, framed by the sparkling waters of Lake Kawaguchi and majestic, unobstructed views of Mount Fuji. Tracing historic paths, you will encounter the serene atmosphere of Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine, the oldest shrine on Mount Fuji, alongside the tranquil Suwa Shrine (Kawaguchiko Kodachi). Along the shoreline, nostalgic boathouses like Boat House Sakanaya dot the water, while nearby attractions include the fascinating Fujikawaguchiko Stone Museum and the famously scenic Lawson Fujikawaguchiko Town Hall storefront.
Featuring comfortable lakeside terrain and fresh mountain air, this 13km route captures the timeless romance of the Fuji Five Lakes. As the digital silhouette completes on your map, you are left with an unforgettable memory of Fuji’s inspiring presence.
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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.
