Setouchi Triennale 2019: A Contemporary Art Festival in Seto Inland Sea

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The fourth Setouchi Triennale attracts great attention from around the world. Advance tickets of the event are sold at a special price until April 25.

PeriodSpring: April 26 (Fri) to May 26 (Sun), 2019
Summer: July 19 (Fri) to August 25 (Sun), 2019
Fall: September 28 (Sat) to November 4 (Mon), 2019
VenueSeveral islands between Okayama and Kagawa Prefecture.
Naoshima, Teshima, Megijima, Ogijima, Shodoshima, Takamatsu Port, Uno Port, etc.
Websitehttps://setouchi-artfest.jp/en/

International art festival held in Seto Inland Sea once in three years

Held once every three years from 2010, Setouchi Triennale 2019 is the fourth event of a contemporary art festival. In this art festival, artworks will be exhibited in the natural landscape of the islands between Okayama and Kagawa Prefecture during the three seasonal periods: spring, summer, and fall.

To visit these islands, you must board the ferry that sails from Takamatsu Port in Kagawa or Uno Port in Okayama. To join the event, 3 Day Ferry Pass is available for visitors. This pass allows visitors to get on the ferry multiple times in this area.

Get the advance ticket of Triennale Passport at a special price

There are two kinds of Triennale Passport that are necessary to see the participating artworks. 3 Season Passport is valid for all periods of the event. (Adult: 4,800 yen, discount fare for under 18 years old) Another ticket is Seasonal Limited Passport that is valid for only one period of it. (Adult: 4,000 yen)

Until April 25, the advance ticket of 3 Season Passport is available at a special price (3,800 yen). So, if you’re planning to visit Setouchi Triennale, it is recommended that you get the ticket in advance.