Draw “Chiba” with Your Steps! A GPS Art Course through Chiba Station’s Bustling Downtown✨
Chiba City, the capital of Chiba Prefecture, welcomes visitors through its gateway, JR Chiba Station. Just southeast of the station lies the city’s busiest entertainment district, filled with department stores, restaurants, and leisure spots that keep the area lively day and night. Now, you can experience this vibrant urban landscape in a unique way—by walking a course that traces the characters “千葉” (“Chiba”) on your GPS map.
Starting from Chiba Station, the route guides you past Central Park, shopping malls, and bustling arcades. With each turn along the city streets, the characters “Chiba” gradually appear on your GPS screen. The distance is relatively short, making it easy to enjoy between shopping or sightseeing.
Historically, Chiba flourished as a port town and served as an important hub for transportation and commerce in the Bōsō region. During the Sengoku period, it was the stronghold of the Chiba clan, and today the city blends history with modernity, featuring landmarks such as Makuhari New City and Chiba Port Tower. By exploring this area through GPS art, you’ll discover a fresh perspective on a city that bridges past and present.
Why not create your own travel memory by walking and drawing “Chiba”? This GPS art course offers not only an enjoyable stroll but also a creative way to connect with the spirit of the city.
TOURISTS SPOT
- Chiba Station
- Keisei-Chiba Station
- Chibachuo Station
- Yoshikawakoen Station
- Sakaechō Station
- Chiba City Chuo Park
- Toricho Park
- Chiba City Museum of Art
- Chiba City Museum of Science
- Chiba Shrine Myōken Hongū
- Chiba City Culture Center
- Sen City Tower
- Tsukamoto Dai-Chiba Building
REFFERENCE
DETAIL (EXTERNAL LINK)
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.
