Only 3 days to go! Here are some recommended touring routes.

September 12, 2023

“ARTBAY TOKYO Art Festival 2023" is finally happening this week from September 15th (Friday)! This event is packed with exciting activities and exhibitions. To help those wondering where to start, we have prepared recommended touring routes based on different interests. Why not use these recommended routes as a reference to fully enjoy "ARTBAY TOKYO Art Festival 2023" in your own way?

■If you want to take your time and appreciate the artworks, head to Area A "Art Course."

【1】 Flower Plaza (Symbol Promenade Park) - A Area

Experience Yu Nagaba's VR art piece "Everyday Life"! You can also capture memories with the giant panel exhibition.

https://artbayfes2023.com/artwork/a-1/

【2】 Stone and Light Square (Symbol Promenade Park) - A Area

Experience the dynamic installation artwork "Biotope Circles - Where the Breathing of Living Beings Can Be Heard-" by emerging contemporary artists who boldly use containers, vinyl houses, and cars.

https://artbayfes2023.com/artwork/a-3/

【3】 Stone and Light Square (Symbol Promenade Park) - A Area

Watch the special stage of air dance, "SPECTRUM FUSION - Art Performance of Light and Zero Gravity."
*Scheduled for September 23 (Saturday) 19:00-20:00.

https://artbayfes2023.com/artwork/a-5/

*On September 15th and 16th, you can also enjoy projection mapping at Tokyo Big Sight.
https://artbayfes2023.com/artwork/a-6/

■ For those looking for a family-friendly experience, check out the "Family Course."

【1】 Miraikan - F Area

Explore a wide range of programs that make you contemplate the future of technology and your own existence through exhibited works, experiences, and workshops! Dive into programs related to metaverse, AI, robots, and more. Please note that there are different programs each day, and some require advance reservations or have age restrictions. For details, please refer to the following link.
*Closed on September 19th.
*There are different programs each day, and some require advance reservations or have age restrictions. For details, please refer to the following link.

https://artbayfes2023.com/areamap/area-f/#detail

【2】 Dream Plaza (Symbol Promenade Park) - D Area

Have lunch at the food trucks stationed here during lunchtime. Enjoy cold beverages and sweets as well.

*Limited to Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

https://artbayfes2023.com/artwork/d-2/

【3】 Dream Plaza (Symbol Promenade Park) - D Area

Relax on the grass while watching the colorful theater stage "COLORFUL THEATER," made from recycled materials.

https://artbayfes2023.com/artwork/d-1/

■ Experience Art from a TV Station! Take the "TV Asahi Course."

【1】 TV Asahi facility construction site - B Area

View the temporary enclosure wall mural art piece "Tokyo Bay Palette" by illustrator "Gāko," which stretches over 25 meters, and an abstract art piece featuring the metaverse idol "Metaship."

https://artbayfes2023.com/artwork/b-1/
https://artbayfes2023.com/artwork/b-2/

【2】 Dream Plaza (Symbol Promenade Park) - D Area

Participate in creating your own original "mask" using recycled materials from TV show sets (Masque Party Workshop) or craft accessories using candy (Candy Freak Party).
*By advance reservation; participation may be available on the day if slots are open.
*Held on September 16th, 23rd, and 24th, from 10:30 to 12:00 on each day.

https://artbayfes2023.com/artwork/d-6/

【3】 BMW GROUP Tokyo Bay - E Area

Visit the "Jessica Art Club Mini Exhibition ~supported by BMW Tokyo Bay~." Enjoy artworks created by the character Vacuum Jessica as featured on the TV Asahi program "Jessica Art Club."
*Closed on September 19th.

https://artbayfes2023.com/artwork/e-1/

■ Immerse Yourself in Art Leveraging Technology with the "Technology Course."

【1】 Flower Plaza (Symbol Promenade Park) - A Area

Experience Yu Nagaba's VR art piece "Everyday Life." Wander into a mysterious parallel world where Ariake City appears differently than usual.

https://artbayfes2023.com/artwork/a-1/

【2】 Symbol Promenade Park (Flower Plaza, Stone and Light Square, Yume-no-Ohashi, Dream Plaza) - A/C/D Area

Explore AR art pieces that make you feel the relationship between the city and its people as you tour these areas. When you view the landscape of the Tokyo Bay Area through your smartphone, you'll see a big red ball appearing! Follow the dynamic movements of this ball as it races through the city...

https://artbayfes2023.com/artwork/h-2/

【3】 Miraikan - F Area

Experience new possibilities that arise from the fusion of "Art×Technology" through exhibited works and workshops.
*Closed on September 19th.
*There are different programs each day, and some require advance reservations or have age restrictions. For details, please refer to the following link.

https://artbayfes2023.com/en/areamap/area-f/#detail

■ If You Love Puzzles, You Must Join the "ARTBAY TOKYO Art Festival 2023 de Treasure Hunt"

謎解き好きはマスト参加！「ARTBAY TOKYO アートフェスティバル2023 de 宝探し」画像

Experience an artful adventure with a mystery-solving treasure hunt in Tokyo Waterfront City. Embark on a quest to uncover the "Legendary Unreleased Artworks," as you navigate the art festival grounds, deciphering clues along the way to locate hidden treasure chests. The participation booklet is available for distribution at key locations such as the Card Desk on the 5th floor of DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, Stone and Light Square and Dream Plaza's information center.

https://huntersvillage.jp/quest/artbaytokyo2023