Sado Island Galaxy Art Festival Official Tour+ Noh Experience

Art Appreciation Guided Tour (General Guide) + Noh Experience

Tour Overview:

The Sado Island Galaxy Art Festival is a contemporary art festival set amid the rich natural environment and cultural heritage of Sado Island, featuring artworks displayed across various locations throughout the island.

This special official tour takes participants on a guided journey to visit selected contemporary art installations scattered across Sado Island, as well as sites connected to local folklore and legends. The tour also includes a visit to a sake brewery and a Sado Noh workshop, offering a deeper insight into the island’s traditional performing arts.

An official festival guide accompanies the tour, providing detailed explanations of the artworks, history, and cultural background of Sado Island. Along the way, guests can also enjoy carefully selected local food and drinks, with the guide introducing recommended Sado gourmet specialties throughout the day.

This is a limited special plan available on only three dates, featuring an exclusive hands-on Noh experience.

Schedule / Flow at the Site:

Available Dates:

  • January 25 (Sun)
  • February 15 (Sun)
  • February 22 (Sun)

Itinerary:

  • 9:30
    Departure from Ryotsu Port Sado Kisen Ferry Terminal
  • 9:35–9:55
    TAACHI
  • 10:10–10:40
    Ryotsu Folk Museum
  • 11:00–11:15
    Noh Stage Visit (Ryotsu Area)
  • 11:20–11:40
    Art Exhibition Viewing (Ryotsu Area)
  • 11:50–12:10
    Visit to a Sake Brewery (Tenryohai Sake Brewery)
  • 12:50–13:30
    Lunch at Mereparekaiko
  • 13:40–13:55
    Art Exhibition Viewing (Uragawa – Former Hamayuri Building)
  • 14:10–14:25
    Art Exhibition Viewing (Ryotsu – Former Sado Fish Market)
  • 14:50–15:00
    Noh Theatre Visit (Kanai Noh Theatre)
  • 15:00–16:30
    Noh Experience Workshop (Kanai Noh Theatre)
  • 17:00
    Arrival at Ryotsu Port Sado Kisen Ferry Terminal / Tour Ends

Application Deadline:

  • 5 days before your preferred date, by 16:00.

Reservation, Payment & Cancellation Policy:

  • Upon receiving your inquiry, we will confirm availability.
  • If seats are available, we will provide you with a PayPal payment link.
  • Your reservation will be confirmed once payment has been received.
  • Please note that all payments are non-refundable.

Minimum / Maximum Participants:

  • Minimum: 2 participants
  • Maximum: 4 participants

Notes:

  • An English-speaking guide will accompany the tour.
  • Please note that you may share the boat with Japanese participants.

Tour Information

Reservation
  • Availability
    • January 25 (Sun) • February 15 (Sun) • February 22 (Sun)
  • Duration
    5 days before your preferred date, by 16:00.
  • Capacity
    4 participants
  • Minimum
    2 participants
  • Fee
    JPY 30,400（Tax included）
  • Area
    Departure from Ryotsu Port Sado Kisen Ferry Terminal

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    1. Credit card (5% transfer fee)
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    ※ BY JAPANESE LAW IT IS ILLEGAL FOR PERSONS UNDER 20 YEARS OF AGE TO DRINK ALCOHOL.
    WE DO NOT CONDONE DRUNK DRIVING. IN JAPAN THE LEGAL ALCOHOL LIMIT IS 0 (zero).
    WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENTS OCCURRING BEFORE OR AFTER THE TOUR.