The start of the experience Up to 7 days before

Accommodation fee (2 nights)

Private vehicle (Day 1: Naoshima, Day 2: Hotel in Naoshima→Miyaura Port in Naoshima, Shodoshima, Takamatsu Port→Hotel in Takamatsu, Day 3: All day)

Guide (Day 1: Naoshima, Day 2: Shodoshima and Takamatsu, Day 3: All day) *Available in Japanese or English

Admission fees, experiential costs, and rickshaw fares specified in the itinerary

Meal expenses (Total of 6 meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners)

Items other than those listed under 'Inclusions' are not included in the tour price. Some examples are provided below.

Excess Baggage Charge (for amounts exceeding specific weight, capacity, or number limits)

Transportation and accommodation expenses from your home to the departure point and from the dismissal point to your home

Hot spring facility taxes

Costs for special assistance or services

Personal expenses for additional meals, beverages, and associated taxes and service charges

Communication fees for internet services

■ About the 'Setouchi Triennale 2025' 

The 'Setouchi Triennale 2025' will be held for a total of 107 days:

・Spring: From Friday, April 18, 2025, to Sunday, May 25, 2025, for 38 days

・Summer: From Friday, August 1, 2025, to Sunday, August 31, 2025, for 31 days

・Autumn: From Friday, October 3, 2025, to Sunday, November 9, 2025, for 38 days

However, even outside the official period, outdoor exhibitions and permanent installations can be enjoyed. We will carefully select the best artworks to visit depending on the time of your visit, so please note that there may be changes to the listed visit locations in the itinerary. Thank you for your understanding in advance.

■ Charter Cruise (Day 1: Takamatsu Port → Naoshima, Day 2: Naoshima → Shodoshima, Shodoshima → Takamatsu Port)

• We make sailing decisions 3 days prior to the boarding date based on weather forecasts and other information.

＜Conditions for Cancellation＞

1. When weather or sea conditions pose a risk to safe navigation

2. In the event of natural disasters, fires, maritime accidents, vessel malfunctions, or other unavoidable circumstances

3. Upon orders or requests from governmental authorities

4. When docking or disembarking poses a danger due to emergency evacuation of the vessel

5. In case of passenger illness

6. At the discretion of the cruise company's operations manager

・Departures and returns may be delayed due to pier congestion. Course changes, start and end times may also be affected by tide levels, weather conditions, river conditions, and river construction work.

・While seasickness medication may be available on board, we recommend taking it before boarding if you are concerned.

[Please be sure to read and agree to this before applying]

In the unlikely event of a charter cruise cancellation, we may arrange alternative transportation, such as travel by large ferry. 

If the cost required for implementing the trip decreases due to changes in the contract terms (offsetting cancellation fees, penalties, or other expenses already paid or to be paid for services not provided due to said changes), we will refund the difference.

＜Alternative Plan (one example)＞

■Day 1:

Shin-Osaka Station → (Shinkansen) → Okayama Station → (Private Car) → Uno Port → (Shared Ferry/Regular Ship) → Naoshima → Lunch & Sightseeing upon Arrival → (Shared Ferry/Regular Ship) → Takamatsu Port → (Private Car) → Overnight in Takamatsu

■Day 2:

Hotel in Takamatsu → (Private Car) → Takamatsu Port → (Shared Ferry/Regular Ship) → Shodoshima → Lunch & Sightseeing upon Arrival → (Shared Ferry/Regular Ship) → Takamatsu Port → (Private Car) → Ritsurin Garden → Overnight in Takamatsu

■Day 3:

No changes to the itinerary

＜Changes＞

・Day 1: From Takamatsu Port to Naoshima by charter cruise → From Uno Port (Okayama Prefecture) to Naoshima by shared ferry (regular ship)

・Day 2: From Naoshima to Shodoshima by charter cruise → From Takamatsu to Shodoshima by shared ferry (regular ship)

・Day 1: Lunch with an onboard BBQ → Lunch at a restaurant on Naoshima

・Day 1: Overnight stay on Naoshima → Overnight stay in Takamatsu

※For Day 2, accommodation is the luxury residence hotel 'Anabuki-tei'. in Takamatsu, but if Day 1 also stays within Takamatsu, there is a possibility of staying at a hotel other than the 'Anabuki-tei' only for Day 1.

■ Day 2: Yamaroku Soy Sauce

Please refrain from consuming ‘natto’ before the tour as lactic acid bacteria and yeast are very sensitive to natto bacteria.

■ Day 3: Mt.Shiude

Mt.Shiude is renowned for its cherry blossoms. The typical blooming periods is from late March to Early April.

However, flowering times may vary depending on weather conditions and temperatures. Please be aware of this in advance.

■Chartered Cruise (Day 1: Takamatsu → Naoshima, Day 2: Naoshima → Shodoshima → Takamatsu)

• Please prepare for temperature differences at sea by bringing appropriate clothing for both cold and hot weather.

• As strong winds may occur during the voyage, we kindly ask you to refrain from using umbrellas.

• While seasickness medication may be available on board, we recommend taking it before boarding if you are concerned.