Kotori Coworking & Hostel Kotohira
コトリ コワーキング＆ホステル琴平
ColivingCoworking
4.8
72 reviews
“Best lodging + coworking space in the region! Great for remote workers. Bedrooms are super clean, well designed and modern style with private and dorm options. No private bathrooms BUT each shared bathroom have dry and wet section and they're never crowded.”
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Kotori Coworking & Hostel Kotohira is a coliving and coworking hostel on the main shrine approach in Kotohira, a small town in central Kagawa known for Kotohira-gu (Konpira Shrine). Opened in February 2024, it occupies a purpose-built space 6 minutes on foot from Kotoden Kotohira Station, with udon shops, sake breweries, and souvenir stores immediately outside. It is consistently reviewed as the best hostel in the area by guests from Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Germany, and across the English-speaking world.
The third-floor coworking space (Green Chill Workspace) seats up to 40 people in open-plan and solo-booth configurations. There is one private meeting room (3 people) with a webcam speaker system, free extra monitor rental, and fast Wi-Fi. Calls in open areas are allowed with earphones. All hostel guests use the space free from check-in morning (9:00) through check-out evening (18:00). Drop-in use costs ¥1,500/day. Monthly memberships start at ¥8,800/month with 24/7 access, valid at both the Kotohira and Takamatsu locations.
Room types range from a 7 sqm single private room(semi-double, nishikawa AIR01 mattress) to twin rooms and two dormitory styles. A ground-level semi-private dorm with full curtain privacy and an upper-bunk standard dorm. All rooms share bathrooms. There are 5 private shower rooms with separate wet and dry sections, praised consistently by reviewers as clean and rarely crowded. Three washers and three dryers are free to use. There isno elevator and stairs are steep.
The communal kitchen is fully equipped (IH cooktop, microwave, rice cooker, electric kettle, cookware, and cutlery) and sits next to a shared living space. Free drip coffee (Alobar brand) and tea bags are available in the coworking area. There is no restaurant or cafe on site. Dietary options are not confirmed by any source. The nearest convenience store and multiple dining options are within short walking distance on the shrine approach.
Staff run a daily 5PM community meet-up (Nest5) and host regular events. Long-stay discounts are available for 1-week, 1-month, and longer stays. The space partners with workation programs SAGOJO and Otetutsabi, and has coliving partner programs in Taiwan and Thailand. It is also bookable through Jalan and Booking.com.
Rooms & Pricing
Based on Google reviews and website
No elevator, steep stairs. Under-school-age children cannot stay. Self check-in via tablet (PIN by email).
| Room Type | Capacity | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Single Private Room Semi-double bed (120cm), AC, hairdryer, tissue, mirror, hanger, Wi-Fi, power outlet. nishikawa AIR01 mattress. | 1 person | 7 sqm |
| Twin Private Room (Bunk Beds) Bunk beds (lower 120cm / upper 97cm), AC, hairdryer, tissue, mirror, hanger, Wi-Fi, power outlet. | 2 people | 10 sqm |
| Twin Private Room (Flat Beds) 2 x semi-double beds (120cm each), large window, AC, hairdryer, tissue, mirror, hanger, Wi-Fi, power outlet. | 2 people | 11 sqm |
| Semi-Private Dormitory Ground-floor bunk, lower berth only (120cm), privacy curtain, reading light, power outlet, valuables box. Mixed gender. Self bed-make. | 5 people per room | 37 sqm (5-bed room) |
| Standard Dormitory Upper bunk (97cm), privacy curtain, reading light, power outlet, valuables box. ~2m ladder required. Mixed gender. Self bed-make. | 5 people per room | 37 sqm (5-bed room) |
| Contract Options | ||
|---|---|---|
| Long Stay (1 week+) | Discounted rate available | Weekly, monthly, and 1-month-plus rates available. Contact via website for details. |
| Monthly Coworking Membership (Individual) | ¥8,800/month | 24/7 access, 365 days. ¥5,500 join fee. Free-address seating. Valid at both Kotohira and Takamatsu locations. Optional: address registration ¥5,500/mo, address use ¥3,300/mo, locker ¥2,200/mo, private room ¥25,000+/mo. |
| Monthly Coworking Membership (Corporate) | ¥22,000/month | Up to 3 staff. 24/7 access. ¥5,500 join fee per person. Valid at both locations. |
| Coworking Drop-In | ¥1,500/day | 9:00–18:00. No reservation or membership required. Walk in and speak to staff. |
What's Included
Based on Google reviews and website
Wi-Fi
High-speed, building-wide. One reviewer measured 2,400Mbps.
Shared Kitchen
IH cooktop, microwave, rice cooker, kettle, cookware
Laundry
3 washers + 3 dryers, free. Detergent ¥100. 7:00–22:00.
Showers
5 rooms, wet/dry separated. Toiletries incl. 13:00–25:00.
Coworking Space
3F, 40 seats, solo booths, meeting room. Free guests 9–18.
Meeting Room
1 room, 3 people. Free. Webcam speaker. Whiteboard booking.
Free Coffee
Alobar drip coffee + tea bags free in coworking area
Extra Monitor
Free rental. HDMI, Type-C adapter, USB charger, webcam.
Luggage Room
Wire locks, free. Staff-assisted 9:00–18:00 on checkout day.
Printer/Copier
Available at coworking space, paid use
Cashless-only in coworking (Visa, MC, Amex, JCB, Diners). No elevator, steep stairs. Non-smoking. No parking.
House Rules
Based on Google reviews and website
The building is entirely non-smoking. No pets. No elevator — stairs are steep, especially for large luggage. Children under elementary school age cannot stay. Guests under 18 (including high school students) travelling alone need a signed parental consent form submitted by the day before check-in.
Quiet hours are 22:00–07:00. Staff are on-site 9:00–18:00 only. Check-in is self-service via a tablet at the entrance using a PIN code sent the day before. No sound insulation between rooms. Common areas must have lights and AC turned off after use.
Cancellation policy (direct bookings): same-day/no-show charged 100%. Day before: 80%. Two or more days prior: 50%. OTA bookings (Jalan, Booking.com) follow the platform policy. Coworking is cashless-only.
Community & Events
Based on Google reviews and website
Kotori is designed as a crossroads for travelers, remote workers, and local residents rather than a transit hostel. Staff run Nest5, a daily 5PM community meet-up, and regularly host events ranging from Friday snack parties to cultural evenings like a Norwegian Morning breakfast. Reviewers from multiple countries mention the same staff members by name — Ishi, Yna, Yoti, Natsuki, Amanda — as the reason they stayed longer or came back.
Kotori has a stated mission of connecting travelers with local Kotohira life. The space partners with SAGOJO and Otetutsabi (work-exchange programs), and with coliving networks in Taiwan and Thailand. Corporate partners include regional revitalization organizations and travel companies. Multiple reviewers who stayed one night said they wished they had booked longer.
Resident Mix
Digital nomads on workation, Japanese and international travelers visiting Kotohira-gu, long-stay remote workers, and local coworking members. English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean spoken. LGBTQ+ welcoming and transgender safe space per Google listing.
Getting There
Nearest Station
Kotoden Kotohira Station (6 min walk)
Lines
See Google Maps
Walk 6 minutes from Kotoden Kotohira Station or 9 minutes from JR Kotohira Station along the shrine approach (Omotesando). Kotori sits directly on the main tourist street leading up to Kotohira-gu. Highway buses from Osaka and Takamatsu stop nearby. No on-site parking. Coin parking is available at several lots within a short walk.
About Kotohira
Kotohira is a small temple town in central Kagawa built around Kotohira-gu (Konpira Shrine), famous for its 785-step stone staircase. The shrine approach (Omotesando) is lined with udon restaurants, sake breweries, and souvenir shops, making daily life as a nomad unexpectedly convenient. Kotoden Kotohira Station connects to Takamatsu in about an hour, and JR Kotohira Station is a short walk away for Okayama connections. The town is calm at night and walkable by day, with Shikoku's art islands and major cities all within easy day-trip range.
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〒766-0001 香川県仲多度郡琴平町720-15
+81877-85-7820
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