🐦 Through Futuristic Waterfront Skylines and Vibrant Market Avenues: A 10km Ptarmigan Loop 🐦
Toyosu and Ariake in Koto Ward, Tokyo, situated on reclaimed land along Tokyo Bay, have undergone a dramatic transformation from 20th-century shipbuilding docks and industrial zones into one of the capital’s most futuristic waterfront districts. Characterized by wide canal promenades, soaring residential towers, and world-class entertainment venues, the area offers smooth, flat avenues cooled by ocean breezes.
This 10km GPS art course invites you to experience a storied landscape, tracing the vibrant bayfront to sketch a Ptarmigan on your digital map.
The journey immerses you in a dynamic seaside atmosphere, starting near the lively waterfront mall Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu and the interactive Gas Science Museum. Passing the historic 7-Eleven Toyosu—the first convenience store of its chain in Japan—alongside Toyosu Station and the Shibaura Railway Technology Gallery, the route crosses scenic bridges into Ariake. Here, you will explore major entertainment complexes including Ariake Garden, the prestigious Ariake Shiki Theatre, and the iconic sports venue Ariake Coliseum, before reaching the culinary heart of Tokyo at Toyosu Market.
Featuring wide, barrier-free bayfront avenues, this 10km route captures the energetic evolution of Tokyo’s coastline. As the digital silhouette completes on your map, you are left with a memorable impression of this modern waterfront hub.
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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.
