🎃 A Halloween Stroll with Spirits! GPS Art “Ghost” Course in Kumamoto 👻
Celebrate Halloween in literary style with a GPS art walk through the cultural heart of Kumamoto! Starting from Fujisakigu-mae Station, this 12km route guides you through landmarks such as Kumamoto Castle, Kumamoto City Hall, and the vibrant downtown area, drawing a charming ghost shape along the way.
The course is steeped in literary and historical ambiance. Visit the former residence of Lafcadio Hearn — known for his ghostly tales in Kwaidan — and the home of fellow literary giant Natsume Soseki. With its blend of mystery and nostalgia, this route perfectly suits the Halloween season.
As you trace your steps, you’ll pass sacred sites like Kato Shrine and Fujisakigu, alongside modern attractions such as the Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto and Kumamoto Castle Hall. The contrast of old and new reveals the city’s rich cultural layers. The walk ends near Shirakawa Park and Tsuruya Department Store, where urban life meets historical charm.
By the time you complete the course, a delightful ghost will appear on your map — as if the spirits of Kumamoto’s literary past are smiling upon you. A perfect blend of art, culture, and Halloween fun awaits!
TOURISTS SPOT
- Fujisakigu-Mae Station
- Kumamoto Castle
- Lafcadio Hearn’s Former Residence
- Natsume Soseki Former Residence
- Kumamoto City Hall
- Kumamoto Castle Hall
- Kumamoto City International Center
- Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art Chibajo Branch
- Kumamoto Castle Museum Wakuwakuza
- Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto
- Kumamoto Daijingu Shrine
- Katō Shrine
- Kumamoto Castle Inari Shrine
- Fujisaki Hachimangu
- Yamasaki Sugawara Jinja Shrine
- Shirakawa Park
- Tsuruya Department Store
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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.
