[Kagawa Prefecture Kotohira Departure/Arrival Marugame/Sakaide] A journey of tranquility and color in the arts - An art course featuring Kaii Higashiyama and Genichiro Inokuma

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• Kagawa Art & Architecture Taxi Tour: "A 3-Hour Journey Through Masterpiece Studios and Famous Buildings" World-class art and architecture you can only find here. Three special hours spent in Kagawa. [Tour Overview] "Why are there such amazing buildings in Kagawa?" The secret dates back to the 1950s. Kenzo Tange, Isamu Noguchi, Genichiro Inokuma—works of world-renowned masters invited by "Design Governor" Masanori Kaneko—experience them comfortably in a private taxi. Leave all the transportation and reservations to us. [Highlights] ● Enjoy a comfortable taxi tour of art museums overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. ● Admire the works of two masters, Kaii Higashiyama and Genichiro Inokuma. ● Experience the contrasting charms of tranquility and color all at once. ● Enjoy the beautiful architectural space designed by Yoshio Taniguchi. ◉ Duration: Approximately 3 hours (departing from and returning to Kotohira Station) ◉ Minimum number of participants: 2 people ◉ Transportation fee included ◉ Each museum is closed on Mondays (or the following Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday). ◉ Please note that closing days may change due to temporary closures, etc. ◉ Following the end of the monitoring period, sales will be at the regular price from March 2026 onwards. The tour price does not include facility usage fees (admission fees, etc.), so please pay separately at each facility. Morning Departure Plan 9:00 Depart JR Kotohira Station ↓ (approx. 45 minutes) 9:45 Arrive at Higashiyama Kaii Setouchi Museum Museum tour (approx. 40 minutes) 10:25 Depart ↓ (approx. 20 minutes) 10:45 Arrive at Inokuma Genichiro Museum of Contemporary Art Museum tour (approx. 45 minutes) 11:30 Depart ↓ (approx. 30 minutes) 12:00 Arrive at JR Kotohira Station and disperse Afternoon Departure Plan 13:00 Depart JR Kotohira Station ↓ (approx. 45 minutes) 13:45 Arrive at Higashiyama Kaii Setouchi Museum Museum tour (approx. 40 minutes) 14:25 Depart ↓ (approx. 20 minutes) 14:45 Arrive at Inokuma Genichiro Museum of Contemporary Art Museum tour (approx. 45 minutes) 15:30 Depart ↓ (approx. 30 minutes) 16:00 Arrive at JR Kotohira Station and disband. [Participant Feedback] ● "The artworks and architecture were deeply connected to the local landscape and people, creating an experience that went beyond simply looking at them." ● "The Higashiyama Kaii Setouchi Museum was very impressive; not only were the prints beautiful, but I also enjoyed the interplay of light and shadow in the architecture, the view of the Seto Inland Sea, and even the cafe." ● "It's difficult to research transportation options when traveling on your own, but being able to tour efficiently by taxi allowed me to focus on the art with peace of mind." ● "The car was comfortable, and the driver was kind. It was a pleasant experience, including the travel time." ● "It was so fulfilling that it didn't feel like only 3 hours, and I would like to participate in another art tour."
• ① Be enveloped in Kaii Higashiyama's "blue" and the tranquility of the Seto Inland Sea.
• At the Higashiyama Kaii Setouchi Museum, you can experience a world of tranquil blue on a hill overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. The space where the artwork and the landscape become one gives you the feeling of "stepping into a painting." ◉Highlights: A calm and deep blue world reminiscent of Higashiyama Kaii's masterpiece "The Road."
• ② Enjoy two buildings designed by Yoshio Taniguchi
• The Higashiyama Kaii Museum and the Inokuma Genichiro Museum of Contemporary Art were both designed by architect Yoshio Taniguchi. They are beautiful spaces where light and air are carefully calculated, allowing you to feel the dialogue between architecture and art. ◉A must-see for architecture fans: Simple yet overwhelming, the space itself is art.
• ③ Genichiro Inokuma's free use of color and modern art in Marugame
• At the Genichiro Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art, you can encounter a free and expansive sense of form. The giant mural painted on the exterior wall in front of Marugame Station is a must-see. It's also incredibly photogenic. ◉Highlights: Experience Inokuma's philosophy of incorporating art into everyday life.