Snail-Shaped GPS Art at a Shrine of Verdure and Faith in Koshigaya🐌
Introducing a 7km GPS art course in the shape of a snail, drawn around Hisaizu Shrine in Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture. Revered as a spiritual and cultural symbol of Koshigaya, Hisaizu Shrine is surrounded by tranquil, forested grounds that offer a peaceful retreat for locals and visitors alike. This course allows participants to trace a graceful spiral, weaving through a blend of urban scenery and lush greenery with the shrine at its heart.
Hisaizu Shrine—pronounced “Hisaizu Jinja”—is believed to have been founded in the Heian period. Its grounds are rich in biodiversity, home to towering zelkova and cedar trees, some of which are designated natural monuments by the prefecture. The shrine is particularly vibrant during spring, when wisteria and azaleas bloom and seasonal festivals attract many worshippers. Known for its blessings of health and household safety, Hisaizu Shrine has been cherished for centuries.
The course features scenic walking paths along greenways, quiet residential streets, and riverside trails, offering a serene yet lively experience of everyday Koshigaya. Why not try drawing a snail in this historic and nature-rich town through GPS art?
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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.
