by Manon Mathieu | Feb 17, 2026 | Activities
A day trip to Shodoshima island from Kotohira is one of those easy escapes that feels like you’ve changed countries without going far. You get sea air, olive groves, mountain viewpoints, and quiet coastal scenery that makes the whole day feel slower. If you’re staying...
by Manon Mathieu | Feb 13, 2026 | Activities
If you’re working from Kotohira and want a meaningful cultural break that fits between calls, set your sights on Zentsuji temple. The temple complex is the birthplace of Kobo Daishi and the 75th stop on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. It sits in Zentsuji City, just south of...
by Manon Mathieu | Feb 12, 2026 | Activities
Cycling to Manno Lake is one of the easiest nature escapes from Kotohira. The ride leaves the temple streets behind and rolls through quiet farm roads toward a wide, man‑made lake with mountain views. For digital nomads, it is the ideal half‑day: light exercise, fresh...
by Manon Mathieu | Feb 10, 2026 | Activities
Sanuki Manno Park is an easy nature break from Kotohira. As Shikoku’s only national government park, it pairs broad lawns with seasonal flower fields and a gentle 6 km cycling loop beside Manno Lake. It’s close, clearly signed, and fits perfectly after a focused...
by Manon Mathieu | Feb 8, 2026 | Activities, Information
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 Kagawa turns into a natural mirror when low tide meets calm air at...
