On the southern tip of Shodoshima Island, in Konoura on the Mito Peninsula, rests the awe-inspiring “Daidara Ultra Bow” (by Toshimitsu Ito + Hiroshima City University).
This giant was created for the Setouchi Triennale 2022, this monumental work embodies “a giant who shaped Japan’s mountains and rivers, now pondering his next creation during a brief respite.” Crafted from local stone walls, abandoned ships, and driftwood, it exudes a timeless presence.
As the Daidara Ultra Bow gazes out over the Seto Inland Sea’s island-dotted expanse, the setting sun dips below the horizon. Amidst gently swaying grasses and whispering breezes, this silent sentinel seems to murmur ancient tales.
Getting there: About 30 minutes by car from Tonosho Port
Photographed: Mid-May 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Temperature: 19°C (66°F)
Text/Kenji Sakamoto
Photo/Kenji Sakamoto
Translation/Yumiko Sushitani
Related Posts
2025-05-05
Resonance of Green in Silent Harmony
Mishakaike Pond is a mystical place where serene nature surrounds a mirror-like…
2025-05-19
Crimson Sunset Over the Stone-Walled Village
The Sotodomari settlement in Ainan Town, Ehime Prefecture, is famed as the…
2025-06-16
The Morning Scenery of Mitoko Bay Awakening with the Dawn
Cross the Shishikui River from Shishikui, and you'll find yourself gazing upon…