“HOT” GPS Art in Bandai-Atami, Koriyama✨
This GPS art course lets you draw the word “HOT” over a 3km walk centered around Bandai-Atami Station in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. It’s a compact route ideal for hot summer days, allowing participants to enjoy a refreshing stroll while creating art with their footsteps.
Bandai-Atami is a well-known hot spring area located in the western part of Koriyama City, surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes. The area developed in the Edo period as a castle town of the former Nihonmatsu Domain and has long flourished as a therapeutic retreat. The hot springs here are alkaline and gentle on the skin, making them popular among tourists seeking healing and relaxation.
In addition to the many ryokan inns and baths, the region is also rich in nature, with the clear waters of the Gohyaku River and the nearby Lake Inawashiro offering scenic beauty in every season. The area is easily accessible by train from Koriyama Station via the Ban’etsu West Line, making it a convenient getaway from the city.
This course invites you to explore this nostalgic hot spring town while drawing a “HOT” message that’s perfect for the season. Enjoy both the creative and calming experience this summer!
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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.
