Located between Kyushu and the Korean Peninsula, Tsushima has flourished since ancient times as an important transportation hub connecting people and goods. This exhibition features works by artists from Japan and abroad who have stayed in Tsushima, interacted with the people of Tsushima, and created works inspired by the history, rich nature, and unique culture of Tsushima. The title of this exhibition, “Chandelier,” was inspired by the poem “Chandelier” by the late Tsushima poet, Masuko Esaki. Following the poem, which refers to the spring rain scooped up with chopsticks as a chandelier, we consider Tsushima's charm and each of the artists' works as the light that assembles the chandelier. We look forward to welcoming you.

CHANDELIER  Nakarai Tosui Kan Art Fest. 2025　Officially Announced!

Exhibition Outline 2025

Venue   

Nakarai Tosui Kan, various places in Tsushima City

Reception: Nakarai Tosui Kan 584 Nakamura, Izuhara-cho, Tsushima City, Nagasaki 817-0013, Japan

Dates

October 18 (Sat) to October 26 (Sun), 2025 

※Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday

Exhibition Hours

10:00~17:00 (Open from 4:00 PM on the first day only)

Artist

Opening Event

【Exploring Tsushima's Sea with Artists ~Kayak Edition~🚣‍♀️】 

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 

Meeting Time: 12:00 PM 

End Time: Around 2:00 PM 

Participation Fee: ¥7,500 

Join participating artists on a sea kayak tour around Tsushima's Asagawa Bay. Experience Tsushima's nature firsthand while discussing various aspects of art. 

※This is an event where you participate in a Tsushima eco-tour with artists. 

Details here 🚣‍♀️ 

【Artist Talk Tour🙎‍♀️🏠】 

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 

Time: 4:00 PM ~ (approx. 2 hours) 

Meeting Place: Nakarai Tosui Kan  584 Nakamura, Izuhara-cho, Tsushima City, Nagasaki 817-0013, Japan

Participation Fee: Free 

Tour the exhibition venue while listening to participating artists explain their works. Everyone is welcome to join. 

Access

Access to Tsushima and Nakarai Tosui Kan

✈️  By Airplane (fast anyway)

From Fukuoka Airport to Tsushima Airport (5 flights a day, operated jointly by ANA and ORC, 35 mins),

From Nagasaki Airport to Tsushima Airport (4 daily flights operated by ANA/ORC, 35 mins)

＞From Tsushima Airport to Nakarai Tosui Kan is a 24-mins bus ride or a 20-mins taxi ride. 

Tsushima Kotsu Bus: Take the bus bound for Izuhara from Tsushima Yamaneko Airport. Click here for timetable→get off at “Nokyo-mae”→3 min. walk (210m) to Nakarai Tosui Kan.

Cab      Car Rental

🚃＋🛳  By train and ship (slower, cheaper)

＞From JR Hakata Station to Hakata Port (17 minutes by Nishitetsu Bus or 10 minutes by cab).

Nishitetsu Bus: Take the No. 99 bus bound for Hakata Pier from the F in front of Nishi-Nippon City Bank at Hakata Station. Click here for the timetable→get off at “Hakata Pier”.

Cab: Take a cab from the Hakata Exit cab stand at Hakata Station.

Please allow plenty of time for your trip, as delays are common due to traffic jams, etc.

＞From Hakata Port to Tsushima Izuhara Port via Iki Port (・Twice a day, Kyushu Yusen Ferry, about 4 hours and 40 minutes, or twice a day, Kyushu Yusen Jetfoil, about 2 hours and 15 minutes)

Click here for ferry and Jetfoil timetable.  Click here for fare chart.

Please be careful not to get seasick or cancel the ferry due to bad weather.

＞It is a 15-minute walk from Tsushima Izuhara Port to Nakarai Tosui Kan. It takes about 3 minutes by cab.

Cab      Car Rental

Tsushima can also be reached by high-speed boat from Busan, Korea.

*Please check the arrival and departure times and travel times on the website of the transportation company you will be using in advance.

Click here for accommodation information

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Organized by NPO Tsushima Goshuku

Supported by The Asahi Shimbun Foundation

Cooperation D.A.aura