Turn Up the Heat with “HOT” GPS Art in the Heart of Kochi City✨
Kochi City, known as one of the hottest places in Japan, offers the perfect backdrop for this unique 4km GPS art course. The route traces the word “HOT” through the heart of the city, centered around the bustling Obiyamachi shopping arcade. Despite the intense summer heat, this compact downtown area is rich in culture and history, offering new discoveries at every step.
The course starts in Obiyamachi, Kochi’s largest arcade shopping street, famous for its vibrant Sunday market and the energetic Yosakoi Festival. It’s a lively area where locals and tourists mingle, surrounded by the flavors and charm of southern Japan. Landmarks such as Kochi Castle and the Hirome Market are within walking distance, giving participants a chance to explore local cuisine and history before or after their walk.
Kochi is also deeply connected to the legacy of Ryoma Sakamoto and other key figures of the Bakumatsu era. Statues and historical markers throughout the city tell the stories of these revolutionaries, allowing walkers to connect with the past while creating a new kind of journey through GPS art.
Short in distance but full of character, this “HOT” GPS art route lets you experience the summer heat in a fun and active way. Embrace the season with a walk through Kochi’s vibrant streets and leave your mark in the form of art.
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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.
