🎃 Run into Halloween! Draw a “Ghost” with GPS Art in Central Aomori 👻
A special GPS art course perfect for Halloween has arrived in the heart of Aomori City! By running or walking this 11km route, you can sketch a charming “ghost” across the city streets.
The course begins at JR Aomori Station and first guides you past the city’s landmark, the Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center ASPAM, followed by the refreshing seaside views of Aoi Umi Park, and into the greenery of Aoi Mori Park. From there, you’ll visit sacred sites such as Utou Shrine, deeply tied to Aomori’s history, and Hirota Shrine, which reflects the region’s spiritual traditions. Along the way, the Aomori Prefectural Museum offers an opportunity to explore the area’s history and culture in depth.
The route also passes through lively cultural hubs like Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse, where the excitement of the Nebuta Festival is always on display, and the Aomori Citizen’s Hall, a center of local arts and community activities. Together, these landmarks showcase the rich blend of tradition and creativity that defines Aomori.
Surrounded by both the sea and mountains, Aomori City harmonizes natural beauty with cultural heritage. This GPS art course allows you to enjoy iconic sights while completing an adorable ghost illustration on your running app. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Halloween while experiencing Aomori’s history, culture, and festive spirit all at once.
Why not put on your running shoes this Halloween season and let a friendly ghost lead you through the charms of Aomori?
TOURISTS SPOT
- Aomori Prefecture Tourism Information Center ASPAM
- Aomori Station
- Seikan Train Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkōda-maru
- Aoiumi Park
- Aoimori Park
- Utou Shrine
- Hirota shrine
- Aomori kenritsu kyōdo-kan Prefectural Museum
- Nebuta Museum WA RASSE
- Aomori Civic Hall
- Aomori Bay Bridge
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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 2,000 courses.
