Draw “HOT” in the Heart of Hakata! A 6km GPS Art Walk in Summer Heat✨
Fukuoka City, the largest metropolis in Kyushu, offers a unique way to experience its vibrant summer—by drawing the word “HOT” as GPS art on a 6km walking route around Hakata Station. Known for recording some of the highest temperatures in Japan, Fukuoka’s intense summer heat becomes part of the artwork, turning your stroll into a memorable urban adventure.
Fukuoka’s geographical location combines coastal charm along the Genkai Sea with easy access to the Kyushu Mountains, giving it both a mild climate and strategic importance. Hakata Station serves as the central hub for transportation, tourism, and commerce. Historically, the city has flourished as a gateway for trade and cultural exchange, with deep roots in festivals such as “Hakata Dontaku” and “Hakata Gion Yamakasa,” which continue to define its rich local identity today.
This GPS art route takes you through key districts like Gion, Sumiyoshi, and Nakasu—each showcasing the fusion of tradition and modernity that characterizes Fukuoka. While tracing the “HOT” design, you’ll pass by temples, shopping arcades, and riverside walks, all while feeling the summer’s warmth in more ways than one.
Designed to be a short but meaningful walk, this course invites you to enjoy Fukuoka’s energy while creating your own heat-inspired masterpiece. Perfect for a summer day out!
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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.
