🎃 Draw a Cute Ghost Around the Port Town! Halloween GPS Art Course in Nachikatsuura 👻
Celebrate Halloween in a truly unique way with this GPS art course in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture! This 4km route lets you “draw” an adorable ghost as you stroll through the town’s scenic port area. Known for its fresh tuna and relaxing hot springs, Nachikatsuura is a coastal town filled with charm and vitality.
The course begins at Kii-Katsuura Station, leading you toward the bustling Katsuura Fish Market and Katsuura Local Wholesale Market, where the aroma of the sea and the energy of the locals fill the air. Continuing past the Nachikatsuura Town Hall and Town Library, you’ll experience both the everyday life and the cultural depth that define this seaside community.
Nachikatsuura is also part of the sacred Kumano region, home to the ancient Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes and the breathtaking Nachi Falls. This spiritual landscape, long revered in Japanese culture, adds a mystical atmosphere to your Halloween walk.
As you trace your ghost-shaped route along the ocean breeze, you’ll discover the harmony between nature, faith, and everyday life that makes Nachikatsuura so special. End your art-filled stroll with a relaxing soak in one of the town’s famous hot springs, and let your Halloween adventure be one to remember! 🎃
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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.
