First Time Visitors

Enjoying the Triennale

Traveling the Seto Inland Sea by boat is one of the unique charms of the Triennale. On your way to each island, there is plenty of time to soak in the region’s natural beauty and experience the way it changes with the season, the weather, and the time of day.

A clear day offers vistas of distant islands and spectacular sunsets, while the mellow atmosphere of a cloudy or rainy day soothes the soul. And when it’s time to leave, islanders gather on the shore to wave goodbye.

Takamatsu serves as the Triennale’s mother port and central hub. Be sure to check access information and timetables before setting off on your journey.

The Setouchi Triennale is held on the islands and in coastal towns of the Seto Inland Sea, encompassing a total of 17 areas. Each area has its own distinct history, culture, lifestyle, nature, industries, and cuisine.

 The Triennale draws on these to create art installations and events unique to that specific location. The result is artworks and performances that provide a sensory experience unavailable in conventional art museums.

Artworks are produced in collaboration with Triennale supporters, Koebitai volunteers, and others and act as catalysts that energize the local people, revive their sense of pride and serve as a bridge connecting residents and visitors. In 2025, the Triennale and its art installations will once again promote new bonds and interactions. 

A Triennale passport lets you savor the richly diverse islands and numerous art sites at a more leisurely pace. Stamp your passport at each site and keep it as a memento of all your memorable experiences.

Food is another highlight of the Triennale. The Setouchi region is blessed with a mild climate and abundant farm and marine products, including a wide array of seafood. Tasting the unique dishes made from locally sourced products is a great way to experience the area.

Triennale projects include restaurants on Teshima and Oshima run by Koebitai, a corps of Triennale volunteers.

 Teshima Kitchen serves dishes made from island-grown vegetables and fruits, rice cultivated in the island’s terraced fields and fish harvested from the Inland Sea. At Café Shioru on Oshima, visitors can enjoy sweets and drinks made with Oshima plums and citrus fruits.