Setouchi Triennale 2025 Hiketa Area | Higashikagawa City Special Site

Triennale Period (August 1-31)
Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Closures：N/A

Located in the center of Hiketa, Higashikagawa City, Kagawa Prefecture, Sanshu Izutsu Yashiki is a hub of history and culture, conveying a merchant townscape that dates back to the Edo period.

This restored mansion, a symbol of the town of Hiketa, once thrived as a soy sauce brewery run by the renowned local family, Izutsuya. Its beautiful white-walled storehouses, wooden main house, and lattice doors vividly retain the atmosphere of the time. The grounds are dotted with exhibition rooms and experience spaces that make the most of the traditional architectural space, a souvenir shop, a gallery, and a cafe, all of which convey the history, culture, and craftsmanship of Hiketa from multiple angles to visitors.

Particularly popular are experiences that allow visitors to experience local specialities, such as the "Wasanbon Stencil-Cutting Experience," "Leather Accessory Making Experience," and "Original Glove Making Experience," as well as events where they can experience the skills of artisans.

It also serves as an art exhibition venue and a base for walking tours of the town, and is beloved by many as a place of cultural exchange where the past and present intersect. Be sure to visit Sanshu Izutsu Yashiki, a place that connects the "memories of daily life" in Hiketa with the "now" of today.

Triennale Period（8/1~31）
Opening Hours：10:00AM - 9:00PM
Closures：N/A

Higashikagawa City, Kagawa Prefecture, is known as Japan's leading glove-producing region. The Higashikagawa Glove Gallery is a place where you can experience the history of glove-making and the spirit of craftsmanship that continues to this day.

Experience techniques passed down over the years, designs and materials that have evolved with the times, and the warmth of the artisans' handiwork.

In one corner of the gallery, traditional manufacturing tools and precious documents are on display, allowing you to learn about the background of this region's craftsmanship and the passion of its artisans.

Gloves protect, warm, and support someone's hands.

Experience the "kindness" and "ingenuity" embodied in each pair of gloves and experience the charm of Higashikagawa, a town of craftsmanship.

The gloves you encounter here are sure to touch your heart.

Located in Hiketa, a quiet port town overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, Wasantei is a restaurant serving local cuisine packed with local flavors and warmth.

The restaurant offers a variety of simple, hearty dishes that evoke the culinary culture of eastern Kagawa Prefecture.

Their set meals, incorporating local vegetables and seafood, are sure to satisfy both body and mind.

"Wasantei" comes from the nickname of "Noami Wasaburo," and the restaurant also features an exhibit showcasing wasanbon culture and selling sweets.

This space allows you to not only savor the food, but also experience the deep-rooted ingredients and customs of Hiketa, allowing you to experience the culinary heritage of Hiketa.

While exploring art or strolling around the town, why not spend some time at Wasantei, interacting with locals and enjoying traditional flavors?

Located on the waterfront in Hiketa, Higashikagawa City, overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, the Mare Rico Experience Learning Center is a hands-on learning center focused on nature, the environment, and local culture.

"Mare Rico" means "bountiful sea" in Italian, and true to its name, this facility offers a variety of programs for children and adults to experience the bounty of Hiketa's ocean and natural environment.

It is also popular for school extracurricular activities and family visits.

The exhibition space also introduces the local nature, culture, and fishing history, making it a great way to learn about the connection between sea and people.

"Waterfront Art," located along the coast of Higashikagawa City, facing the calm Seto Inland Sea in eastern Kagawa Prefecture, offers a special experience where nature and art reflect one another.

The gentle sea breeze, sparkling tidal flats, fishing port, and the activities of the people who live there are unique to this region. Contemporary art blends gently into these everyday scenes, bringing to light the atmosphere of the land from a new perspective.

The exhibited works are designed to complement the open seaside space, incorporating the natural environment itself—light, wind, and sound—into the artwork. The same artwork can take on completely different appearances in the morning and evening, on sunny days and cloudy days.

Depending on the timing and position of the visit, each viewer will be given a different impression and insight. This truly is "art in a living landscape." Artists with roots in the local community yet a global sensibility have created works inspired by the local climate and memories.

Come enjoy the art and rich nature of the Seto Inland Sea at the seaside of Higashikagawa.