Key Facts
• Setouchi International Art Festival summer session begins August 1, 2025.
• Spring session (April-May 2025) attracted approximately 320,000 visitors over 38 days.
• New areas, Shido-Tsuda and Hiketa, will debut during the summer session.
• JR Shikoku President Kazuyuki Shinomiyashita expressed hopes for increased visits to eastern Kagawa.
• “Okayama-Kagawa Wide Pass” expanded to include eastern Kagawa for better accessibility.
• All venues are within walking distance from train stations.
• New areas open for viewing until 9 PM; no additional night train services planned.
Summary
The Setouchi International Art Festival’s summer session is set to run from August 1 to 31, 2025, featuring the debut of Shido-Tsuda and Hiketa areas. JR Shikoku President Kazuyuki Shinomiyashita emphasized the accessibility of these new venues and encouraged visitors to explore eastern Kagawa. The spring session earlier this year saw 320,000 attendees over 38 days. To attract more visitors, the “Okayama-Kagawa Wide Pass” now includes eastern Kagawa. While the new areas will remain open until 9 PM, no additional night train services are planned.
