🌸 Explore Junpachi Kasai’s garden: An 11km Sakura course in Sanyo-Onoda City 🌸
Discover the industrial heritage and natural beauty of Sanyo-Onoda City, Yamaguchi, through this 11km GPS art course. The centerpiece of this journey is Wakayama Park, which originated in 1934 as the private garden of Junpachi Kasai, the visionary founder of Onoda Cement. Today, the park serves as a testament to the city’s modernization, blending historical significance with seasonal charm.
In spring, the park is adorned with 300 cherry trees and 200 azaleas, transforming the landscape into a vibrant pink canvas. As the sun sets, traditional bonbori lanterns illuminate the trees, creating a romantic and mystical atmosphere. Located at the entrance to the historic Wakayama Castle ruins, the park offers panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea and the surrounding industrial skyline, highlighting the unique geographical character of this coastal city.
The course weaves through the heart of the community, connecting Onodako Station and Minami-Onoda Station. You will pass by the Sanyo-Onoda Sue Community Center, a local cultural hub, and explore Onoda Central Park, a favorite spot for local families. This route allows you to experience the daily rhythm of the city while honoring its past.
With a mix of flat urban roads and the slight elevation leading to the scenic viewpoints, this course is accessible for both runners and walkers. As you complete the delicate petals of your digital cherry blossom, you will connect the legacy of the “Father of Cement” with the fleeting beauty of the Japanese spring. Lace up your shoes and let your creativity bloom in Sanyo-Onoda, a city where industrial history and natural elegance meet.
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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.
