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Vessel of the Sea

📍 Aketoyama, Shodoshima-cho, Shozu-gun, Kagawa
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan
Category
Park & Garden
Duration
About 30 minutes
Address
Aketoyama, Shodoshima-cho, Shozu-gun, Kagawa
Coordinates
34.5065, 134.2260

Introduction

Vessel of the Sea (Umi no Utsuwa) by Nobuho Nagasawa has appeared at the Setouchi Triennale since 2013 (work sd57 since 2022). Set in houses and warehouses around Aketoyama on Shodoshima, a blue boat hangs in a darkened space amid the sound of tides, and visitors may climb aboard and lie down within it.

✨ Highlights

1
Hanging blue boat
A small boat suspended on wires sways in the dark.
2
Sound of tides
Recorded waves fill the darkened room.
3
Climb aboard
Visitors may board the boat and lie within it.
4
Reused spaces
The work inhabits vacant island houses and warehouses.
5
Aketoyama village
A hamlet on the olive-and-soy-sauce island.
6
Festival trail
Pairs with Maze Town and other Tonosho works.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：Aketoyama, Shodoshima-cho
→Time needed：about 30 minutes
→Opening Hours：Open during the Triennale; indoor works close by about 17:00
→Ticket Information：Triennale passport or single-work ticket from JPY 500

Transportation

Driving/Parking

Navigate to Aketoyama, Shodoshima-cho (Nakayama area)

Note

Rural hamlet; best by car or rental bike

💡 Tips

• Open during the Triennale; off-season weekend openings do occur on Shodoshima.
• Indoor works close by 16:30-17:00; go in the morning.
• A passport covers 200+ works; single tickets start at JPY 500.
• Aketoyama is a rural hamlet; best reached by car or rental bike.
• Combine with Twenty-Four Eyes village and Olive Park on a loop.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Vessel of the Sea?

Open during the Triennale; indoor works close by about 17:00

How much is the admission for Vessel of the Sea?

Triennale passport or single-work ticket from JPY 500

Any practical tips for visiting Vessel of the Sea?

Open during the Triennale; off-season weekend openings do occur on Shodoshima. Indoor works close by 16:30-17:00; go in the morning.

How long should I spend at Vessel of the Sea?

A typical visit takes About 30 minutes.

How do I get to Vessel of the Sea?

Driving/Parking: Navigate to Aketoyama, Shodoshima-cho (Nakayama area)