Draw “Ōta” with Your Steps! A GPS Art Course through the Lively Downtown✨
Located in the heart of Gunma Prefecture, Ōta City welcomes visitors with the bustling entertainment district just south of Ōta Station. This vibrant area is lined with restaurants, bars, and shops, and on weekends it comes alive with neon lights and crowds, earning it the nickname “the Kabukichō of the North.” Now you can experience this energy in a new way—by walking a GPS art course that traces out the city’s name, “Ōta,” in bold characters.
Starting from the station, the route takes you through lively streets and commercial zones, gradually shaping the letters as you walk. The course length is moderate, making it easy to enjoy between sightseeing or shopping. By the time you finish, your walking path will reveal the word “Ōta” across the map—a unique keepsake of your journey.
Beyond its nightlife, Ōta boasts a rich history. Once a thriving post town, it later grew into a major industrial hub, now home to leading automotive and manufacturing industries. This balance of tradition and innovation gives the city its distinctive character. And just a short distance away, the clear waters of the Watarase River and surrounding greenery offer a refreshing contrast to the urban vibrancy.
Whether you’re drawn by history, industry, or nightlife, this GPS art course offers a new way to discover Ōta. Walk, explore, and let the city itself inscribe its name through your steps.
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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.
