Draw “HOT” in the Heart of Matsuyama! A 3km GPS Art Course Through Minatomachi and Sanbancho✨
This 3km GPS art course invites you to draw the word “HOT” by walking through the bustling central area of Matsuyama, the largest city in Shikoku. Known for recording some of Japan’s highest summer temperatures, Matsuyama offers the perfect setting to embrace the heat with a fun walking route.
Starting from Matsuyama City Station, the route takes you through Minatomachi and Sanbancho, skirting the lively Gintengai and Okaido shopping arcades. As you navigate the city streets, you’ll draw out the three bold letters—H, O, and T—on the map, creating a fiery footprint right in the heart of the city. With its warm Seto Inland Sea climate, Matsuyama’s summers can be intense, so don’t forget your hat and water.
The area is rich in history and culture—Matsuyama is the setting for the famous novel Botchan by Natsume Sōseki, and the beloved Dōgo Onsen, one of Japan’s oldest hot springs, is just a short distance away. The fusion of literary heritage and spa culture makes the city both intellectually and physically refreshing.
The short 3km distance makes this an ideal course for casual walkers, tourists, and GPS art beginners. Whether you’re in town for sightseeing or shopping, this course offers a fun and creative way to experience the city’s charm while staying active.
This summer, why not leave your mark on Matsuyama with a blazing “HOT” across its vibrant downtown streets?
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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.
