🐦 Through Trendsetting Avenues and Urban Parklands: A 12km Ptarmigan Trail 🐦
Shibuya Ward in Tokyo, set upon the undulating hills of the Musashino Plateau, represents the dynamic epicenter of Japanese youth culture and global fashion trends. Steeped in modern history—from hosting the 1964 Tokyo Olympics to transforming the former Washington Heights military housing into the vast green retreat of Yoyogi Park—the area perfectly balances intense urban energy with sprawling parklands.
This 12km GPS art course invites you to experience a storied landscape, weaving through world-famous fashion avenues and scenic urban forests to sketch a Ptarmigan on your digital map.
The journey immerses you in vibrant street culture, starting near the iconic Shibuya Crossing, the fashion landmark SHIBUYA109, the soaring Shibuya Hikarie, and the artistic hub Bunkamura. Tracing bustling avenues toward the architectural marvel of Yoyogi National Stadium 1st Gymnasium, the route enters the refreshing green sanctuary of Yoyogi Park. Moving through Harajuku Station, you will explore the lively atmosphere of Takeshita Street, the peaceful grounds of Togo Shrine, and the sophisticated zelkova-lined shopping promenade at Omotesando Hills.
Featuring smooth urban pavements connecting world-class entertainment, serene green spaces, and historic shrines, this 12km route captures Tokyo’s electric spirit. As the digital silhouette completes on your map, you are left with a memorable impression of this iconic cultural playground.
TOURISTS SPOT
- Omotesando Hills
- Shibuya 109
- Shibuya Hikarie
- Shibuya Scramble Square
- Bunkamura
- Takeshita Street
- Shibuya Crossing
- Hachiko Statue
- NHK Hall
- Yoyogi National Stadium
- Yoyogi Park
- Togo Shrine
- Konno Hachiman-gu Shrine
- Aoyama Gakuin University – Aoyama Campus
- United Nations University
- Harajuku Station
- Shibuya Station
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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.
