🎃 Meet the Friendly “Ghost” Watching Over Odawara Castle! 👻
Celebrate Halloween in a unique way with this GPS art course in Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, the historic castle town once ruled by the Hojo clan.
As you walk or run along this 11km route, you’ll draw a charming “ghost” on your map—perfect for the spooky season!
Starting at Odawara Station, the course passes Midori-cho Station, the majestic Odawara Castle, the local spiritual spot Oinarisan Shrine, and the atmospheric Odawara Kamaboko Street, known for its traditional fish cakes and nostalgic townscape.
This area blends the samurai legacy of the Sengoku period with the vibrant energy of modern Odawara.
With views of Sagami Bay and the charm of a castle town, this route invites you to experience history, culture, and Halloween fun all at once.
Why not take a stroll through Odawara’s hauntingly beautiful streets and let your steps paint a ghostly masterpiece? 👻
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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.
