🎃 Ghosts in Hakata!? Draw a Spooky GPS Art Through Fukuoka 👻
Get into the Halloween spirit in Fukuoka’s lively Hakata district with this adorable 21km GPS art route that lets you draw a cute ghost while exploring the city’s rich mix of tradition and modern charm!
Starting from Hakata Station, Kyushu’s main transportation hub, the route takes you through some of Fukuoka’s most vibrant spots, including Canal City Hakata, KITTE Hakata, and the bustling Yanagibashi Market, where you can sample local delicacies. As you continue, you’ll pass through Nakasu, known for its lively nightlife and famous yatai (food stalls), and visit historic shrines like Kushida Shrine and Sumiyoshi Shrine, which have watched over the people of Hakata for centuries.
The course also includes stops at Hakata Machiya Folk Museum, offering a glimpse into traditional Hakata life, and Sanno Park, a peaceful green space perfect for a short rest. For an extra thrill, the route even skirts near Fukuoka Airport, where you can watch airplanes take off and land up close!
Hakata is a city where history, culture, and energy coexist beautifully — and now, it’s the perfect stage for your Halloween adventure. Lace up your shoes, grab your GPS app, and draw your very own “ghost” across the heart of Fukuoka! 👻
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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.
