[Shodoshima] A Journey Through Satoyama and Capes – Setouchi Triennale 2025 Official Tour

    Per Person¥14,900(Including Tax)

    Setouchi Triennale Official Tour Shodoshima Island Trip

    Tour Details

    A one-day bus tour where you can enjoy both art and the beautiful sea and satoyama (traditional rural landscape). You will stroll through terraced rice fields that preserve the original rural scenery while exploring art installations. The tour also takes you to the scenic Mito Peninsula, where you will visit various capes and enjoy unique artworks.
    Lunch will be at the popular Creative Local Cuisine Restaurant "Koyomi", where you can experience the blessings of the island through food, reflecting the island’s traditional lifestyle.

    Course Number
    3G0002
    Dates
    April 25 (Fri) May 2 (Fri), 16 (Fri), 23 (Fri)
    Reservation Deadline
    Up to 3 days before departure (by 5:00 PM)
    Tour Duration
    Approx. 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Meeting Point:
    9:30 AM at Takamatsu Port Passenger Terminal Building, 1st Floor
    Tour Highlights
    Enjoy a one-day bus tour exploring art while experiencing the scenic sea and satoyama. Enjoy a stroll, appreciating terraced rice fields and artworks. Visit the picturesque Mito Peninsula, where you can explore both nature and contemporary art. Savor a special meal at "Koyomi," featuring creative dishes made from Shodoshima’s local ingredients.
    Itinerary
    Meeting & Reception
    (9:30 AM) – Gather at Takamatsu Port Takamatsu Port → (Ferry) → Tonosho Port → (Chartered Bus)
    Hedoyama / Nakayama Area
    Ryo Toyofuku – “The Ship That Vanished Into the Golden Sea”
    Atsushi Oka + Music Waterwheel Project – “Reverberations ~ Oka Hachisuisha”
    Wang Wen-Chih (王文志) – “Embrace – Shodoshima”
    Lunch at "Koyomi" – Creative Local Cuisine
    Kusakabe Area
    Ryusuke Kido – “Inner Light - Floating Houseboat of Setouchi”
    Mito Peninsula Area
    Toshimitsu Ito + Hiroshima City University Art Department – “Nap Venus” & “Daida Ultra Bow”
    Eriko Yano – “New Perspective”
    Tonosho Port & Labyrinth Town Surroundings
    Nobuho Nagasawa – “Umi no Utsuwa (Vessel of the Sea)”
    Tonosho Port → (Ferry) → Takamatsu Port (Arrival at 5:30 PM)
    ※ The itinerary and artworks are subject to change.
    Meals Included
    Lunch (Drinks not included)
    Maximum Participants
    40 People
    Minimum Participants
    20 People
    Official Guide Provided?
    Yes
    Tour Escort Provided?
    Yes
    Price
    ¥14,900 Per Person
    Optional Extras
    Art Viewing Passport All-Season Passport
    Advance Sale (until April 17): 4,300 yen per person
    Regular Price (from April 18): 5,500 yen per person
    Single-Season Passport
    4,500 yen per person (from April 18 onward)
    Free for children aged 15 and under
    Grants one-time access to each participating Setouchi Triennale artwork/venue
    More cost-effective than paying individual entry fees per artwork
    Some artworks and museums require additional fees
    If you already own a passport, no need to purchase separately
    Distributed at check-in on the tour day
    No youth passport option available
    Price Inclusions
    Ferry fare, Bus fare, Lunch (drinks not included), Guide fee, Tour escort fee, Insurance
    Payment Methods
    Bank Transfer / Credit Card / PayPay / PayPal
    Cancellation Policy
    10–8 days before departure: 20% fee / 7–2 days before departure: 30% fee / 1 day before departure: 40% fee / Same day cancellation: 50% fee No-show or cancellation after tour starts: 100% fee
    Important Notes for Participants
    ・The tour includes 20–30 minutes of walking or about 2 km of walking, so please wear comfortable shoes.
    ・Please follow the guide and tour escort's instructions and be mindful of the schedule.
    ・No smoking is allowed inside the bus or ferry.
    ・Please take all personal belongings and any trash home with you.
    ・If you wish to leave the tour early, inform the tour escort and sign the departure form before leaving.
    ・Be considerate of local residents: do not walk in large groups or speak loudly in residential areas.
    How to join the tour?
    Reservation: Book your preferred tour on the website and complete payment.
    Receive Travel Guide: A detailed itinerary will be sent to the registered email one week before departure.
    Departure: Arrive at the designated meeting point on time and enjoy the tour.

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