{"id":24281,"date":"2019-06-18T12:17:12","date_gmt":"2019-06-18T11:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/?p=24281"},"modified":"2019-06-14T12:23:28","modified_gmt":"2019-06-14T11:23:28","slug":"6-setouchi-triennale-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/18\/6-setouchi-triennale-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Art in Japan: 6 Setouchi Triennale tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Like this post? Help us by sharing it!<\/h4><ul class=\"wpfai-list\"><li class=\"wpfai-list-item facebook\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F24281&amp;t=\" title=\"Facebook\" class=\"wpfai-facebook wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-facebook fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item twitter\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F24281\" title=\"Twitter\" class=\"wpfai-twitter wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-twitter fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item pinterest\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F24281&amp;description=&amp;media=\" title=\"Pinterest\" class=\"wpfai-pinterest wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-pinterest fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item linkedin\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F24281&amp;title=\" title=\"Linked In\" class=\"wpfai-linkedin wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-linkedin fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item envelope\">\r\n      <a href=\"mailto:?subject=&amp;body=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F24281%20-%20\" title=\"E-Mail\" class=\"wpfai-envelope wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item stumbleupon\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stumbleupon.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F24281\" title=\"Stumble Upon\" class=\"wpfai-stumbleupon wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-stumbleupon fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item reddit\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F24281\" title=\"Reddit\" class=\"wpfai-reddit wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-reddit fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><\/ul><p>Only swinging around every three years, art lovers eagerly count down the days until the next Setouchi Triennale. Not least of all travel consultant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/about-us\/staff-profiles\/travel-consultants\/193\/michael-trombold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael Trombold<\/a>; after being lucky enough to visit Japan&#8217;s famous art islands recently, he shares his top festival tips.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Setouchi Triennale<\/h2>\n<p>Every three years the Setouchi islands between Honshu and Shikoku host a spectacular art festival that draws in visitors and artists from around the world. After four visits to the art islands under my belt &#8211; twice during a Triennale season and twice during a normal season &#8211; I\u2019ve compiled a list of 6 tips to help maximise your time at the festival!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">1. Give yourself enough time to explore<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium-plus-size wp-image-24287\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-2-510x630.jpg\" alt=\"Setouchi Triennale\" width=\"510\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-2-510x630.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-2-243x300.jpg 243w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-2-768x949.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-2-829x1024.jpg 829w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-2-456x564.jpg 456w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-2-1200x1483.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-2-900x1112.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-2-720x890.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-2-1440x1779.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-2-390x482.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-2-780x964.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-2.jpg 1494w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Outside of the Triennale, Naoshima and Teshima can be done as a shorter day trips from Okayama or Takamatsu. During the Triennale, however, crowds will slow you down and you might find yourself missing exhibits if you only have part of a day there. During this peak season, dedicate at least one long day to Naoshima (though two would be better), a full day for Teshima, and a half day for the smaller islands.<\/p>\n<p>Unless you visit all three seasonal exhibitions (Spring, Summer, and Fall) and have at least half a month to spare, you are going to have to push your FOMO aside and accept that you won\u2019t be able to see it all. Fortunately, the islands are chock full of art, so you will definitely get your fill! Even walking around the streets you will find random pop-up exhibits!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">2. Get a Triennale Passport, skip the ferry pass<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24290 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-3-720x540.jpg\" alt=\"Setouchi Triennale passport\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-3-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-3-564x423.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-3-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-3-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-3-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-3-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-3-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-3-510x383.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>The Triennale is so vast, that entrance fees can add up on the day. If you plan to visit two islands, a passport will not only be more convenient but help you save a pretty penny. It covers entry into most exhibits and has the added fun of collecting stamps for the various exhibits. It also helps you keep on track so you know you aren\u2019t missing anything.<\/p>\n<p>You can also purchase a three-day ferry pass, which is very tempting and can be economical in some situations &#8211; it only covers ferries and could limit your on-the-day flexibility. High-speed passenger boats reduce your commuting and give you more time to explore, but these must be purchased on the day.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">3. Make reservations for exhibits and transportation<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24293 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-4-720x540.jpg\" alt=\"Setouchi Triennale car hire\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-4-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-4-564x423.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-4-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-4-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-4-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-4-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-4-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-4-510x383.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>On Naoshima and Teshima, advance reservation will save you the headache of zipping around the islands trying to obtain timed entry tickets for specific exhibits. Tickets for the Chichu Art Museum can and SHOULD be purchased in advance. On my most recent visit, same day tickets were only available for the last slot of the day. The Teshima Art Museum has open reservations during the Triennale. Yes, tickets can be purchased on the day, but why risk it?<\/p>\n<p>Bikes can be rented on the day, but many places have started taking advance reservations, so I strongly recommend pre-booking one. If available, an electric bike will be your legs\u2019 best friend. If there\u2019s nothing left, do as I did and rent a car on the day, but keep in mind these are very limited, parking can be tough, and you\u2019ll need an international driving permit. The car was quite adorable though.<\/p>\n<p>Some exhibits, like Turrell\u2019s Minamidera, have timed entry tickets which can only be obtained on the day. Arriving to Naoshima at 11:30 in the morning, the next entry was at 14:45. This is one exhibit you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n<p>If you are traveling with us, ask your consultant about tickets for the Chichu Art Museum and a Triennale Passport, they will make your trip run even more smoothly.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">4. Avoid island holidays<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24296 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-5-720x396.jpg\" alt=\"Setouchi Triennale, Naoshima, Yayoi Kusama pumpkin\" width=\"720\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-5-720x396.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-5-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-5-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-5-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-5-564x310.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-5-1200x660.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-5-900x495.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-5-1440x791.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-5-390x214.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-5-780x429.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-5-510x280.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Naoshima is closed on Mondays, and Teshima and Inujima on Tuesdays. When I say closed, I mean it. You\u2019ll feel like you are in a ghost town. Ok, the Seven Eleven and Benesse House will still be open, but that\u2019s about it. Though, it is the perfect time to get a photo with the outdoor exhibits with no tourists\u2026<\/p>\n<p>If possible, avoid Naoshima and Teshima on the day the other island is closed. When Naoshima is closed where do you think everyone else goes? Teshima. That\u2019s where.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">5. Have a game plan and start early<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-half-width wp-image-24299\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-6-720x540.jpg\" alt=\"Setouchi Triennale, ferry\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-6-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-6-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-6-564x423.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-6-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-6-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-6-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-6-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-6-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-6-510x383.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-6.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Get up as early as possible to catch one of the first boats to the islands. Passenger boats have very limited space and can fill up quickly. Tickets don\u2019t go on sale until 30 minutes before departure, so line up before then for the best chance to get a spot. There\u2019s nothing more disheartening than waiting an extra hour and a half to board a ferry.<\/p>\n<p>An early start gives you much more flexibility to see more of the islands, grab a rental bike if you didn\u2019t reserve one, and secure early spots to exhibits you can only get on the day.<\/p>\n<p>If you are on a ferry and find yourself with no reservations, wait by the draw gate to make sure you are one of the first off the boat. This will give you the best chance at getting a rental vehicle or catching a bus.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-half-width wp-image-24285\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-1-720x540.jpg\" alt=\"Setouchi Triennale, ferry\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-1-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-1-564x423.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-1-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-1-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-1-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-1-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-1-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-1-510x383.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">6. Be flexible and have a back-up plan!<\/h2>\n<p>Weather is unpredictable and can easily throw a wrench in your plans. After a solid week of sunny days, on the day we planned to go from Naoshima to Teshima, a storm started, and all high-speed passenger boats were cancelled for the day. As a result, we had to take a rather inconvenient route. Rather than the 20-minute high-speed boat ride, I had to take a 20-minute ferry to Uno port, wait an hour, and board the 50-minute ferry to Teshima. It wasn\u2019t ideal, but we were determined! Fortunately, Uno Port had a couple of exhibits for us to keep occupied.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-half-width wp-image-24282\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-7-720x596.jpg\" alt=\"Setouchi Triennale on a stormy day\" width=\"720\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-7-720x596.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-7-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-7-768x636.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-7-1024x848.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-7-564x467.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-7-1200x994.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-7-900x745.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-7-1440x1192.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-7-390x323.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-7-780x646.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-7-510x422.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Setouchi-Triennale-7.jpg 1756w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All in all, the Setouchi Triennale can seem overwhelming, but if you love modern art, want to see a unique part of Japan, and don\u2019t mind a couple of crowds here and there, it is 1000% worth it.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Modern art fan? 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