🌸 Ancient Temples and Green Hills: A 5km Sakura Course in Kawaguchi Sakuracho 🌸
Kawaguchi City, Saitama, is a place where industrial heritage meets the peaceful atmosphere of the old Hatogaya post town. Within this city lies Sakuracho (Cherry Blossom Town), a district named during land readjustment in the early Showa era with the hope that the area would flourish like beautiful cherry blossoms. This 5km GPS art course invites you to celebrate this floral identity by sketching a grand Sakura across the neighborhood.
A spiritual centerpiece of this route is Jizoin Temple, an ancient sanctuary said to have been founded in the late Heian period. The temple grounds house a magnificent “Tabunoki” tree, designated as a prefectural natural monument. The silent, dignified atmosphere of the temple provides a moment of reflection before you continue your journey toward Araijuku Station on the Saitama Railway Line. Geographically, this area sits at the southern edge of the Omiya Plateau, offering gentle undulations that make for a scenic and engaging walk.
At just 5km, this course is perfectly sized for a leisurely historic stroll. As you follow the lines to form the petals, you will encounter remnants of the old highways and lush pockets of greenery tucked away in residential spots. Tracing these paths allows you to feel the hopes of the ancestors who named this town after the beloved Sakura. When the digital flower finally blooms on your smartphone screen, you will find that the familiar streets of Kawaguchi take on a new, poetic significance. Whether you are a local resident or a visiting traveler, this short pilgrimage through Sakuracho offers a refreshing blend of spiritual history and modern suburban charm. Lace up your shoes and bring a touch of spring to your map in the heart of Kawaguchi!
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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.
