Setouchi Triennale 2025 Art Tour
Setouchi art island-hopping
- A tailor-made itinerary crafted personally for you
- English-Speaking resident tour director and local guides
- Hand-Selected Luxury accommodations
- Large choice of exclusive experiences
- Airport Meet and Greet with private transfers
- Internet access
- Thoughtful customer service
- And more !
Day 1 – Takamatsu Arrival
Yokoso 高松へようこそ！– Welcome to Takamatsu!
Meet your driver for an enjoyable airport transfer with a private vehicle.
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 residence
Anabukitei
Day 2 – Ogijima / Shodoshima / Naoshima
Your private car and guide will take you to a catamaran for a trip to Ogijima and Shodoshima.
Ogijima welcomes you with tranquil shores and contemporary art seamlessly integrated into its natural environment. You’ll discover thought-provoking installations that engage with the coastal landscape, using beaches, harbors, and sea as their canvas.
The catamaran then carries you to Shodoshima, a central stage for the renowned Setouchi Triennale. Here, a vibrant collection of installations, sculptures, and interactive projects draws inspiration from the island’s verdant mountains, iconic olive groves, and historic soy sauce breweries.
Throughout your exploration, your guide will provide insightful context to enhance your appreciation of both the art and the islands’ distinct character.
Overnight at your hotel
Benesse House
Day 3 – Naoshima
Your private guide and driver will meet you at your hotel for an art journey in Naoshima — one of Japan’s most extraordinary destinations for contemporary art and architecture. Often called the crown jewel of the Setouchi Triennale, this small island in the Seto Inland Sea seamlessly weaves nature, art, and architecture into daily island life.
Your visit includes the Chichu Art Museum, Tadao Ando’s subterranean marvel ; the Lee Ufan Museum, showcasing minimalist sculptures in harmony with Ando’s design.
The Naoshima New Museum of Art, which opened in May 2025 as part of the Setouchi Triennale, further elevating Naoshima’s reputation as a global art destination.
You’ll also encounter outdoor sculptures by world-renowned artists, including Yayoi Kusama’s iconic polka-dotted pumpkins set against the tranquil sea and sky.
Overnight at your hotel
Benesse House
Day 4 – Naoshima / Teshima / Onomichi
Board a cruiser for your journey to Teshima and Onomichi.
Teshima is a rural island in the Seto Inland Sea that has joined Naoshima and Inujima as an exciting contemporary art destination. The main attraction is the Teshima Art Museum, one of Japan’s most intriguing contemporary artworks. Standing among terraced rice fields, this simple concrete structure stimulates visitors’ senses with water drops playing on concrete surfaces. The island is dotted with artworks that blend seamlessly with the natural environment.
Continue to Ikuchi Island, enjoying impressive views of the Great Seto Bridge and wide vistas of islands and towns.
Ikuchi Island sits on the western side of the Seto Inland Sea in the Hiroshima region. Today, repaved by the Azumi team, it retains a sleepy rural feel with old-school fruit shops, traditional houses, and low-key restaurants.
Overnight at your hotel
Azumi Setoda
Day 5 – Why not extending your journey to Hiroshima & Miyajima?
Embark on your final cruise through the serene waters of the Seto Inland Sea with an exclusive chartered journey from Setoda.
Glide beneath the awe-inspiring Shimanami Kaido bridges linking the islands, and discover the region’s captivating straits and timeless charm. Your journey includes stops at enchanting islands such as Mukaishima, Tashima, and Momoshima — each offering distinct character, scenery, and cultural allure.
Experience the serenity of Miyajima, home to the iconic floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. One of Japan’s three most scenic spots and a World Heritage Site, the shrine dates from the 12th century with harmoniously arranged buildings revealing great artistic and technical skill. The shrine plays on contrasts between mountains and sea, illustrating the Japanese concept of scenic beauty that combines nature and human creativity.
Overnight at your hotel
Sekitei
Day 6 – Hiroshima / …
Conclude your journey in Hiroshima, visiting the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum.
Capital of the prefecture of the same name, is the most important city of the Chugoku region. It was founded in 1589 on the north coast of the Seto Inland Sea (Setonaikai) by the feudal lord Terumoto Mori.
Besides the tragedy on August 6, 1945, Hiroshima is also known for its rich history, culture, and identity.
Your Journey with us ends at the Hiroshima station, where you will board a shinkansen to…
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