[Limited to 10 people]ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA Premium Tour

Event Details

We are delighted to invite our VIP guests of AFAF to a special tour exploring the art and culture of Kyushu.
This exclusive program takes you through Saga, Karatsu, Ureshino, and Dazaifu, where tradition and contemporary creativity converge to create unforgettable experiences.

◆ Engage with artisans and artists at Nao Handmade Washi Paper Studio and Enboku-do Pottery Studio, preserving Kyushu’s rich craft heritage.
◆ Enjoy a private visit to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and discover contemporary artworks installed on its historic grounds.
◆ Experience Fukuoka’s vibrant public art scene and join a hands-on Japanese sake workshop.

In the evenings, savor exquisite hotel dinners featuring seasonal Kyushu ingredients and unwind in the renowned hot springs of Ureshino.
Combined with ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA, this premium tour offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Kyushu’s art and culture to the fullest.

◆Tour Outline
Dates: Thursday, September 25 – Saturday, September 27, 2025 (2 nights / 3 days)
Transportation: Private minibus (15-seater)
Group Size: Limited to 10 participants

◆Hotel
1st Night: Grand Hyatt Fukuoka
2nd Night: Wataya Besso, Ureshino Onsen

◆ Basic fee
JPY 145,000 per person
Single occupancy supplement: JPY 44,000 (for 2 nights)

■ Application form
https://forms.gle/q4UdP8xSrrz4PAQ49

■ Contact us directly via Email
vip+tour@2026.artfair.asia

◆Schedule
[Day 1 – Thursday, September 25]

Afternoon: Visit AFAF (VIP access)

15:00 Hotel check-in
(Tour staff will be available in the hotel lobby to assist with check-in)
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19:00 AFAF Opening Reception

[Day 2 – Friday, September 26]

09:30 Breakfast and check-out
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10:30 Traditional washi papermaking experience in Nao
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11:50 Lunch at Shakunage-no-Sato (self-arranged)
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13:30 Visit Karatsu pottery kilns
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16:00 Ureshino tea experience
Enjoy a unique tea ceremony at the Tenchadai tea platform, overlooking Ureshino’s tea fields and mountain landscape.
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17:30 Check-in at ryokan
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18:00 Dinner at “Rikyu” Japanese restaurant (inside the ryokan)
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20:00 Night visit to Mifuneyama Rakuen, illuminated by teamLab’s digital art installation
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21:45 Return to ryokan

[Day 3 – Saturday, September 27]

09:00 Breakfast and check-out
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10:30 Guided visit to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine – architecture and contemporary art installations
(Lunch at your own leisure around the shrine approach)
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13:45 Public art tour – Chikoshin Central Park
– Niki de Saint Phalle Bird of Peace
– Etsuro Sotoo Pine Cone
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14:15 Public art tour – Aiteru Fukuoka Health & Welfare Center
– Keith Haring Untitled
– Yayoi Kusama Three Hats
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14:45 Public art tour – Fukuoka Art Museum
– Yinka Shonibare CBE Wind Sculpture (SG) II
– Yayoi Kusama Pumpkin
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15:15 Japanese painting workshop at Andlocals (Ohori Park)
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17:00 Tour ends / Dismissal at Tenjin area