🐦 Through Imperial Gardens and Modern Avenues: An 11km Ptarmigan Loop 🐦
Chiyoda and Chuo Wards in central Tokyo form the historic and financial heart of Japan, serving as the epicenter of national politics, commerce, and culture since the Tokugawa Shogunate was established in 1603. Framing the serene, moat-encircled greenery of the Imperial Palace, the area seamlessly bridges Edo-period heritage with cutting-edge urban design, encompassing the grand red-brick architecture of Marunouchi and the historic commercial crossroads of Nihombashi. This 11km GPS art course invites you to experience a storied landscape, weaving through Tokyo’s most iconic central districts to sketch a Ptarmigan on your digital map.
The journey immerses you in a rich architectural tapestry, passing the iconic Tokyo Station, the restored red-brick Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, and the striking glass atrium of the Tokyo International Forum. Moving toward Nihombashi, the historic starting point of Japan’s ancient highways, you will encounter the Zero Milestone In Japan, alongside modern retail landmarks like COREDO Nihombashi, the historic Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, and the dignified Bank of Japan Head Office. Tracing historic alleys, the path leads near the sacred Taira no Masakado’s Grave before revealing the tranquil green vistas of the Imperial Palace East National Gardens and Kokyo Gaien National Garden.
Featuring completely flat, pristine avenues connecting world-class culture and samurai heritage, this 11km route offers an unforgettable sightseeing tour. As the digital silhouette completes on your map, you are left with a memorable impression of Tokyo’s timeless capital spirit.
TOURISTS SPOT
- Kikyō-mon Gate
- Kokyo Gaien National Garden
- Statue of Kusunoki Masashige
- Seikado Bunko Art Museum
- Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum
- Tokyo International Forum
- Tokyo Station
- COREDO Nihombashi
- Zero Milestone In Japan
- Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
- Bank of Japan Head Office
- Palace Side Building
- Hirakawa-mon Gate
- Imperial Palace East National Gardens
- Ōte-mon Gate
- Taira no Masakado’s Grave
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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.
