Setouchi Triennale & Island Art Tourism

A unique network of slopes and alleyways in Onomichi, Hiroshima, formed by challenging terrain. Featured in the Onomichi Film Festival and setting for numerous films and anime productions. Historic temples, merchant houses, and alleyways from the Edo period coexist functionally today. Sometimes called 'Japan's Venice' for its distinctive vertical layering and atmospheric passages.

A contemporary art mecca in the Seto Inland Sea. Centered on the Benesse Art Site, works by Yayoi Kusama and museums designed by Tadao Ando are scattered across the island. As a core venue of the Setouchi Triennale, Naoshima has become a global model for art tourism.

An art museum island in the Seto Inland Sea off Naoshima, Kagawa Prefecture. Internationally renowned contemporary art museums including Benesse House and Lee Ufan Museum. Architecturally designed by Tadao Ando. A major venue for the Setouchi International Art Festival. Attracts over 500,000 visitors annually, a pilgrimage site for art enthusiasts. Symbolizes Japan's contemporary art success and art island development.

The Seto Inland Sea area with its gentle multi-island seascape. Tourism combining nature and art — from cycling the Shimanami Kaido to the Setouchi Triennale — has drawn increasing attention. The islands are sometimes called 'Japan's Aegean Sea' for their beautiful waters.

A 60km sea route connecting Onomichi in Hiroshima and Imabari in Ehime. World-famous as a cycling road crossing islands of the Seto Inland Sea via bridges, it was selected by CNN as one of the world's most incredible cycling routes.

An island in the Seto Inland Sea near Takamatsu, Kagawa. Features architecture by Tadao Ando and art by Yayoi Kusama scattered throughout. Museums, outdoor sculptures, and art installations create an experience where the entire island functions as a museum. Approximately 800,000 visitors annually, internationally recognized as a contemporary art destination.

An art facility using the entire island of Naoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, as a canvas. Features international contemporary art museums and outdoor art installations. Also preserves traditional culture through the indigo crafts museum, embodying fusion of art and regional culture. Attracting approximately 800,000 visitors annually, representing Japan's premier cultural tourism destination.