🐎 Discover GPS art course that draws a charming “horse” while exploring the cultural heart of Hiratsuka 🗻
At the center of the route stands Hiratsuka Hachimangu, the city’s longtime guardian shrine, home to two sacred ponies, Satsuki and Kochi. Living in the shrine’s stable, they greet visitors during designated hours and add a unique warmth to the sacred grounds.
The course is anchored by JR Hiratsuka Station and loops through key city landmarks including the Yokohama Rubber headquarters, Hiratsuka City Hall, and the vibrant OSC Shonan City complex. Hiratsuka has thrived since its days as a post town along the historic Tokaido route, blending seaside breezes from Sagami Bay with the energy of a modern urban center.
As you walk, your GPS trace gradually forms the silhouette of a horse—perfect for a New Year outing honoring the zodiac. This route offers both a creative adventure and a cultural journey through one of Kanagawa’s most welcoming cities. After completing your run or walk, stop by the shrine to meet the ponies and start the year with good fortune.
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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 2,000 courses.
