A Snail-Shaped GPS Art in a Forest of Nature and Learning🐌
Located in Kitamoto City, Saitama Prefecture, the Kitamoto Nature Observation Park is a vast green space dedicated to environmental conservation and learning. The park features a rich variety of natural habitats, including wetlands, satoyama woodlands, and rice fields. Adjacent to the park is the Saitama Nature Learning Center, which hosts year-round educational programs and nature observation activities, making it a popular destination for both children and adults.
This GPS art route, spanning approximately 5 kilometers, outlines the shape of a snail—a motif that perfectly matches the rainy season. The route makes the most of the park and its surroundings, offering walkers the opportunity to admire seasonal plants and encounter various wildlife as they stroll. The snail drawing harmonizes beautifully with the wetland environment, enhancing the joy of exploration.
Historically, the area was a rural landscape dominated by rice paddies and woodlands. While urban development has progressed, efforts have been made to preserve and utilize the natural environment, allowing visitors to experience the nostalgic charm of satoyama right near the city.
Take a leisurely walk through the misty forest after the rain and experience the subtle wonders of nature through snail-shaped GPS art. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with the rhythms of the natural world.
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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.
