Oshima: A Journey to Learn About Hansen's Disease with Art as a Guide
Per Person￥16,800（Tax Included）
Setouchi Trienalle Official Tour Oshima Island Trip
Tour Details
A day trip to visit the National Sanatorium Oshima Seisho-en. Learn about the history of forced isolation of former patients and life on the island that continues to this day, while viewing art. A special viewing of Tomoko Konoike’s "RINGWANDERUNG" and her 2022 piece "Stairs Leading to the Beach Below the Cliff" will be included. Lunch will consist of a seasonal bento box from "Kinoshita Japanese Cuisine."
| Course Number |
|---|
| 3G0003 |
| Dates |
| English language support: 4/27 (Sun), Japanese Only: 4/20 (Sun)5/18 (Sun), 5/25 (Sun) |
| Booking Deadline |
| 17:00, 3 days before the tour |
| Time |
| Time: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (approx.) |
| Meeting Place |
| 9:30 Takamatsu Port, Passenger Terminal Building, 1st Floor, Tour Desk. |
| Tour Highlights |
| A day trip to visit the National Sanatorium Oshima Seisho-en. Learn about the history of forced isolation of former patients and life on the island that continues to this day, while viewing art. A special viewing of Tomoko Konoike’s "RINGWANDERUNG" and her 2022 piece "Stairs Leading to the Beach Below the Cliff" will be included. Lunch will consist of a seasonal bento box from "Kinoshita Japanese Cuisine." |
| Itinerary |
| Meeting (9:30 AM) at Takamatsu Port → Oshima Port Area ★ Gentle Art Project "Cafe Siyoru" at the "House of Connections" ★ Tomoko Konoike "RINGWANDERUNG" (15 minutes 50 seconds video) "Narrative Table Runner at Oshima Seisho-en" and "Finger Puppet at Oshima Seisho-en" ...Oshindou (Columbarium) ★ Seizo Tajima "Blue Sky Aquarium," "Forest Path," "N's Life – Oshima Seventy Years" - Wooden Toilet Room ...Kinoshita Japanese Cuisine (Lunch) ★ Fuyuki Yamakawa "Steps Taken," "Strait Songs" ★ Tomoko Konoike "RINGWANDERUNG" Oshima Port → |
| Precautions for Ringwaderung/span> |
| Important Instructions:
Follow staff instructions while viewing the artwork. Place bags in the designated storage area, and keep valuables in your pocket. Wear comfortable clothing and consider bringing safety gear like gloves. Any accidents or damage to clothing will be your own responsibility (the insurance provided by the organizer only covers certain situations). If there is an incident and insurance cannot be applied, you are responsible for any resulting costs. In case of rain or changes in the field situation, the tour may be canceled, and only an explanation of the artwork will be provided. |
| Meal Inclusions |
| Lunch (Drinks not included) |
| Max Participants |
| 40 People |
| Minmum Participants |
| 20 People |
| Official Guide Available? |
| Yes |
| Tour Escort Provided? |
| Yes |
| Price |
| ￥16,800 per person. |
| Optional Extras |
| Artwork Viewing Passport
All-Season Passport: Pre-sale: 4,300 JPY per person (until 4/17) Regular sale: 5,500 JPY per person (from 4/18) 1-Season Passport: 4,500 JPY per person (from 4/18) Free for children under 15 years The passport allows you to view each participating artwork or facility once during the festival. It is more economical than paying for each individual artwork. |
| Inclusions in Price |
| Ferry fare, bus fare, lunch (drinks not included), guide fee, tour leader fee, insurance fee |
| Payment Methods |
| Bank transfer, credit card, PayPay, PayPal |
| Cancellation Policy |
| 10 to 8 days before departure: 20% / 7 to 2 days before departure: 30% / The day before departure: 40% / On the day of departure: 50% / No-show or cancellation after the tour begins: 100% |
| Requests for participants |
| Wear comfortable shoes for the 20-30 minute walk or approximately 2 km of walking.
Follow the guide and tour leader’s instructions and be punctual. Smoking is prohibited on the bus or boat. Please take any unnecessary items from home and dispose of them when returning home. If you decide to leave the group during the tour, please notify the tour leader and sign the departure form. Be mindful of the local residents and avoid walking in the streets or speaking loudly in residential areas. |
| Steps before departure |
| Reservation: Please book the tour from the course page and pay the tour fee.
"Travel Itinerary": A travel itinerary will be sent to the email address you registered with about one week before departure. Departure: Please arrive at the departure location at the scheduled time. |
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