Light of Shodoshima
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan
- Category
- Park & Garden
- Duration
- 30-60 min
- Opening Hours
- Daily 00:00-23:59 · A 2013 Setouchi Triennale work — a large bamboo dome of ~5,000 poles, since dismantled; original site in Nakayama, follow the triennale map
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Former work free (outdoor art) · Dismantled; now a triennale memory; see official notices for current events
- Address
- Nakayama, Shodoshima-cho, Kagawa 761-4400, Japan (Setouchi Triennale site)
- Coordinates
- 34.4700, 134.2700
Introduction
'Light of Shodoshima' was a large land-art work by Taiwanese artist Wang Wen-Chih for the 2013 Setouchi Triennale's second edition, built in Shodoshima's Nakayama area. He wove about 5,000 local bamboo poles into a giant domed bamboo house that merged with the hills, bamboo groves and terraces; daylight cast dappled shadows through the weave, and at night LED lights glowed — a true 'light of the island' that drew crowds to a remote village. Weathered by wind and rain, it was dismantled after about two years; though gone, it remains one of the Triennale's iconic bamboo works.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 00:00-23:59 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 00:00-23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00-23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:00-23:59 |
| Friday | 00:00-23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:00-23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00-23:59 |
A 2013 Setouchi Triennale work — a large bamboo dome of ~5,000 poles, since dismantled; original site in Nakayama, follow the triennale map
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Former work free (outdoor art) |
|---|
Dismantled; now a triennale memory; see official notices for current events
Transportation
~20-30 min by car from Fukuda or Tonosho port to Nakayama
Olive bus from Tonosho port to Nakayama then walk
Pair with other Nakayama works (Olive Park, Angel Road)
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Light of Shodoshima?
Monday: 00:00-23:59; Tuesday: 00:00-23:59; Wednesday: 00:00-23:59; Thursday: 00:00-23:59; Friday: 00:00-23:59; Saturday: 00:00-23:59; Sunday: 00:00-23:59; A 2013 Setouchi Triennale work — a large bamboo dome of ~5,000 poles, since dismantled; original site in Nakayama, follow the triennale map
How much is the admission for Light of Shodoshima?
Free Admission: Former work free (outdoor art); Dismantled; now a triennale memory; see official notices for current events
How long should I spend at Light of Shodoshima?
A typical visit takes 30-60 min.
How do I get to Light of Shodoshima?
Driving/Parking: ~20-30 min by car from Fukuda or Tonosho port to Nakayama; Bus: Olive bus from Tonosho port to Nakayama then walk
