GPS art of snail drawn in hydrangea park🐌
Tonboike Park, located in the northern part of Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture, is a vast public park featuring a rich blend of nature and culture, and serves as the canvas for this 4km GPS art in the shape of a snail. The route traces a gentle spiral within the lush park, centered around the renowned hydrangea garden that draws many visitors each rainy season.
Tonboike Park was opened in 1989, built around the existing Tonboike Pond, and designed to create a space where people and nature can harmonize. The park features a variety of themed gardens, including rose and hydrangea gardens, as well as expansive open lawns and walking paths. Among them, the hydrangea garden stands out for its size and beauty, showcasing approximately 10,000 hydrangea plants of various species, which reach their peak bloom from mid to late June.
The snail motif not only reflects the seasonality of hydrangeas and the rainy season but also symbolizes the slow and steady journey of exploration. This GPS art allows walkers to enjoy the park’s seasonal flora while creating a playful artwork through their steps. Whether you are a local or a visitor, it offers a fresh and meaningful way to experience the natural and cultural charm of Kishiwada!
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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.
