If you are based in Kotori and looking for a golden-hour escape, Chichibugahama Beach is the half day trip that delivers big scenery with little effort. This one kilometer sweep of sand in western...
Takamatsu rewards curiosity once you leave the center. A car turns distant hills into easy stops, and it’s the best way to roam freely. Explore temples on a famous pilgrimage, tucked high in the...
Visit Takamatsu from Kotohira for a compact, culture rich day that blends seaside castle views, museums, and covered shopping streets. It's a nice day break from work for digital nomad, a good...
Kotohira has a sweet tradition that runs up the shrine steps. At Ike Syouten, a family shop with centuries of history, Ike san welcomes small groups for a candy making experience that blends...
If you visit Kotohira and skip an udon class, you miss the town’s tastiest tradition. Just a few steps from the main approach to Kotohira Shrine and next door from Kotori Coworking & Hostel, the...
If you are looking for a cultural highlight during your stay in Kotohira, set aside a few hours to dress in a traditional kimono with Fujitaya. It is hands-on, welcoming, and ideal for photos around...
Ritsurin Garden is an easy and beautiful escape from Kotohira, a Japanese style garden at the entrance of Takamatsu, the largest city in Kagawa. The moment you walk through the gate the noise drops...
A day trip to Naoshima from Kotohira is the easiest way to trade screens for sea air and world class art. Just across the Seto Inland Sea, the island links quiet beaches, contemporary museums by...
A day trip to Iya Valley from Kotohira is one of the most rewarding ways to discover a different side of Shikoku — a place where dramatic gorges, forested slopes and riverside villages coexist with...
Kabuki theatre in Kotohira is a must for your stay at Kotori. Kanamaruza, also called the Former Konpira Grand Theatre, is Japan’s oldest working playhouse. It's a rare place where you can walk the...
Kotohira-gu shrine is the heart of Kotohira and the reason many travelers fall in love with this little town in Kagawa. The climb starts on Omotesando, then winds through gates, lantern alleys,...
Marugame sits on the Seto Inland Sea in Kagawa Prefecture, just west of Kotohira. It is the closest city you can reach by direct train from Kotohira Station in about 20 to 30 minutes. Marugame is...