The "Setouchi Triennale 2025," a contemporary art festival held every three years in Japan's Setouchi region, will begin on April 18, 2025! In addition to the well-known locations such as Naoshima, Teshima, and Shodoshima, new areas will be introduced this time. This article will provide details on the event duration, locations, ticket types, and prices. If you're interested in art, don't miss out!
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What is the "Setouchi Triennale"?
The "Setouchi Triennale" is a contemporary art festival held once every three years on the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. The approximately 100-day event is divided into three seasons—spring, summer, and autumn—allowing visitors to experience the charm of Setouchi throughout the changing seasons.
This internationally renowned art festival attracts around one million visitors from Japan and abroad. As they explore the islands guided by art, visitors can interact with artists, local residents, and volunteer supporters while discovering the beauty of Setouchi’s landscapes, nature, history, culture, daily life, industries, and cuisine. This unique experience resonates with many.
The Setouchi Triennale has also gained global recognition, being featured in prestigious international publications. With the theme of "Restoring the Sea," the festival aims to revitalize the islands of Setouchi, where nature and humanity have harmonized for centuries, and to establish the Seto Inland Sea as a "Sea of Hope" for the world.
"Setouchi Triennale Museum Collaboration Project" Held at Eight Museums
The "Setouchi Triennale Museum Collaboration Project" is an initiative where eight museums in the host regions will hold exhibitions primarily featuring Japanese artists. Participating museums from Kagawa, Okayama, and Hyogo prefectures include "Kagawa Prefectural Museum," "Takamatsu Art Museum," "Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art," "Naoshima New Museum," "Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art," "Ohara Museum of Art," "Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art," and "Yokoo Tadanori Museum of Contemporary Art."
Latest Information on the Setouchi Triennale 2025
The "Setouchi Triennale 2025" will begin on April 18, 2025, and will be divided into three seasons: spring, summer, and autumn. Depending on the season, event locations, ticket types, and prices will vary.
This year, 216 artist groups are scheduled to participate, including 86 first-time participants from 37 countries and regions. The festival will feature 254 artworks (including 109 new works and 18 new developments) and 20 events (including 18 new ones) as of February 5, 2025.
Event Overview
Period
- 【Spring Season】April 18 - May 25, 2025
- 【Summer Season】August 1 - August 31, 2025
- 【Autumn Season】October 3 - November 9, 2025
Event Locations
The festival will take place across 17 locations, including islands and coastal areas in the Setouchi region.
- 【All Seasons】Naoshima, Teshima, Megijima, Ogijima, Shodoshima, Oshima, Inujima, Takamatsu Port Area, Uno Port Area
- 【Spring Season】Seto Ohashi Area
- 【Summer Season】Shido-Tsuda Area, Hiketa Area
- 【Autumn Season】Honjima, Takamijima, Awashima, Ibukijima, Utazu Area
- 【New Areas and Venues】Shido-Tsuda Area, Hiketa Area, Utazu Area, and "Naoshima New Museum" (Scheduled to open on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Naoshima)
Ticket Types & Prices
All-Season Passport
Pre-sale Price: ¥4,300 (Available from January 18 to April 17, 2025)
- Regular Price: ¥5,500 (Available from April 18, 2025, onward)
* Valid for all three festival seasons (Spring, Summer, and Autumn).
* Allows one-time admission to each participating artwork (facility).
* Additional fees are required for certain exhibits, including Chichu Art Museum and Teshima Art Museum.
Where to Buy Tickets
Official Festival App (Digital Passport available, no need for exchange)
- Travel agencies, convenience stores, and ticket outlets (Voucher purchase required) (*)
Note: During the festival period, vouchers can be exchanged for a digital or paper passport at information centers located at various ports.
*For the latest list of ticket purchase locations, check the official website:
Official Website: https://setouchi-artfest.jp/buy/passport/
Tourist Information on the New Areas
This year, new areas have been added, including the Shido-Tsuda Area, Hiketa Area, and Utazu Area. Additionally, the "Naoshima New Museum," scheduled to open on May 31, 2025, will be one of the festival venues.
Shido-Tsuda Area
A café with breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea.
On the Okushi Peninsula in Shido Town, a new café called "Toki no Naya" opened last year in a park at the tip of the peninsula. It is designed to offer spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea.
Hiketa Area
A unique cruise exploring rare geological formations.
The coastline near Hiketa features geologically significant sites such as lamprophyre dikes and columnar joints, which are designated as National Natural Monuments of Japan. A cruise exploring these fascinating formations has become a popular attraction.
Utazu Area
Dolphins jumping against the backdrop of a Seto Inland Sea sunset.
At the "Shikoku Aquarium" in Utazu, the "Sunset Scene" is a popular attraction, where the dolphin pool seamlessly blends with the Seto Inland Sea in the background. The sight of dolphins leaping into the air makes it look as if they are playing in the open sea.
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