Explore Japan’s ‘art island’s’ on an unforgettable art journey to the Setouchi Triennale in 2025.
With a local art expert, you will cruise the Setouchi Triennale and visit and Naoshima, Teshima, two of the islands emblematic of the Inland Sea’s art culture, as well as other islands such as Shodoshima, Megijima, and Ogijima.
Our tours will take place on the following dates:
Spring: April 24~27 and April 27~30 BOOKED
Summer & Fall: Dates TBC and will be available early 2025
Yokoso 高松へようこそ！– Welcome to Takamatsu!
Transfer by private car to your ideally located hotel.
Then you’ll likely spend your first day in Takamatsu just getting settled.
Or you may want to visit the Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum and Ritsurin Garden.
In the evening enjoy a truly unique meal! A multi-course kaiseki, an omakase sushi experience… the choice is yours.
Overnight at your hotel
Anabuki
After breakfast your private car and guide will pick you up at your hotel.
On a catamaran you will set sail for Ogijima and Shodoshima.
Ogijima is known for its beautiful beaches and calm atmosphere. The island features artworks that blend with the island’s natural landscape, often with a focus on the sea and the environment. Expect art that interacts with the island’s nature, using the beaches, the port area, and even the surrounding waters.
Shodoshima is a major island in the Setouchi Triennale, and it usually hosts a diverse range of artworks and events. The island exhibits a mix of large-scale installations, sculptures, and interactive projects. Expect artworks that harmonize with the island’s natural beauty, including its mountains, olive groves, and soy sauce breweries.
The Triennale also involves the local community, so there will be workshops, performances, and events that showcase the island’s culture.
Overnight at your hotel
Benesse
Your private car and guide will pick you up at your hotel.
Naoshima is practically synonymous with the Setouchi Triennale ! It’s a must-visit island for art lovers and a central hub of the festival.
The island boasts renowned museums like the Chichu Art Museum, Benesse House Museum, and the Lee Ufan Museum, which house works by prominent artists like Claude Monet, James Turrell, and Walter De Maria.
Explore abandoned houses in Honmura that have been transformed into unique art spaces. Encounter iconic outdoor sculptures by Yayoi Kusama and other artists integrated into the island’s landscape.
A brand new art museum designed by Tadao Ando is expected to open on Naoshima for the 2025 Triennale, adding another dimension to the island’s art scene.
In the afternoon you will transfer to Okayama, then board a shinkansen to Mihara, where another car will be waiting for you.
Overnight at your ryokan
Azumi Setoda
Embark on a bespoke journey through the Seto Inland Sea with a chartered cruise from Setoda.
Sail beneath the majestic Onomichi Ohashi, Shin-Onomichi Ohashi, Innoshima Ohashi, and Utsumi Ohashi bridges connecting the islands.
Your cruise can include stops at picturesque islands like Mukaishima, Tashima, and Momoshima, each offering unique character and attractions.
Experience the serenity of Miyajima, home to the iconic floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Conclude your journey in Hiroshima, visiting the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Overnight at your hotel.
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