Takamatsu, Kagawa boasts a large number of workation sites.
"Workation" is a portmanteau of "working" and "vacation." A workation is a vacation that allows you to work remotely from a holiday destination or tourist resort.

Shionoe Hot Spring Town in southern Takamatsu in Kagawa has been a popular destination for both locals and visitors. It is one of the designated hot spring health resorts in Shikoku. There are only two in the region. Many local hot spring facilities and restaurants are working together to provide customers with unique workation options.
Why not try a workation in a different environment and enjoy a vacation while also working remotely?

A workation site with a serene view of mountains and a reservoir at the Naiba Dam

Shionoe Hot Spring Town is only 15 minutes by car from Takamatsu Airport.

Shionoe Hot Spring Town is only 15 minutes by car from Takamatsu Airport.

You will want to open all the windows and breathe deeply because the view from the room of the Naiba Dam reservoir surrounded by green mountains is so spectacular.

While on a workation, you tend to spend a lot of time in your room. The spacious rooms in this resort hotel are ideal for enjoying stress-free time.

The large barbecue area with gazebos and a wooden deck are perfect for a change of pace. Alternatively, you can enjoy walking along the trails around the resort.

The meeting room accommodating up to 30 people is particularly suited to corporate customers.
Hotel Second Stage is now developing more business-oriented programs to fulfill the increasing demand for social contribution in the region. Helping local residents cut bamboo while building relationships is one such example.

Family-oriented programs suitable for both children and adults are also available.
Catching dwarf rill trout by hand, which is an activity available in summer, is highly popular among children who have never consumed fish whole. The activity involves catching, skewering and grilling the fish without help, which provides children with a valuable hands-on experience with living things.

Kayaking in the Naiba Dam reservoir

Take a break and try kayaking in the Naiba Dam reservoir, an activity organized by TOPICA, a general incorporated association that runs town renewal projects in the Shionoe area.

The Naiba Dam reservoir was constructed in 1952 in the Naiba River basin. It is easier to kayak here than in a sea or river because of the calm water, making it particularly suitable for beginners and people who are uncertain of their physical strength.

You will be given safety training and learn how to paddle a kayak on the southern shore before you start out on the water.

Paddle, feel the gentle breeze blowing across the reservoir and watch flying birds. You will soon forget the bustle of everyday life and relax.

Mr. Murayama, the representative director of TOPICA, teaches classes to people who want to know more about the history and culture of Shionoe.
It is fun to paddle slowly and ponder life in Shionoe in the old days.

In about 50 minutes, you can reach the northern shore, and then you can return to the other side.

The water in the reservoir is used to grow rice in the lower reaches of the Naiba River. Rainfall and irrigation frequency influence the water level of the reservoir. Every time the water level goes up or down, the scenery changes. This is a reason why you can enjoy different scenery every time you visit.

Accommodations in Shionoe Hot Spring Town

Here is a list of accommodations that offer workation services. Hot spring hopping is highly recommended to appreciate the different qualities of their water as they vary from one hot spring to another.

Hotel Second Stage

Shin Kabagawa Kanko Hotel

Sanuki Onsen

Villa Shionoe

Irori-no-Yado Uotora

Activities to do during a workation in Shionoe
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Workation sites in Takamatsu that are easy to reach

Workation sites that come in handy when you have a minute to spare.

Takamatsu Airport departure lounge and lobby

The departure lounge for domestic flights is in a room previously used as a VIP room. The room decorated with Akari ceiling lamps by sculptor Isamu Noguchi has a calm atmosphere.

The Memory of Setouchi lounge designed to evoke the image of the islands of the Seto Inland Sea is equipped with several pieces of interesting furniture.

In the domestic departure lobby, there are sofas that feel like udon. Being soft and firm at the same time much like udon, they are very comfortable to sit on.

There are also chairs and tables designed by George Nakashima, one of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century, in the international departure lobby, which will come in handy when you have a minute to wait.

address　1312-7 Konancho Oka, Takamatsu, Kagawa
URL　https://www.takamatsu-airport.com/guide/l001/
business hours　From 6:30 a.m. until 20 minutes prior to the last flight's departure time.
Wi-Fi　Kagawa Wi-Fi Takamatsu

Setouchi-i-Base

Setouchi-i-Base is conveniently located only a three-minute walk from JR Takamatsu Station. It is equipped with an array of facilities including a coworking space, private office booths and meeting rooms. 

address　2-1 Sunport, Takamatsu, Kagawa Takamatsu Symbol Tower Fourth and fifth floors of the Tower Building
URL　https://setouchiibase.jp/
business hours　Weekdays10:00～21:30、Weekends and national holidays10:00～18:00
Regular holiday　Monday （If Monday is a national holiday or substitute holiday, they are closed the following weekday.）、Year-end and new year holiday（December 29th-January 3rd）
Wi-Fi　Wi-Fi network available

co-ba takamatsu

This is a co-working space where people who are active in the local area such as entrepreneurs, freelancers and students, gather. You can drop in here due to its proximity to Takamatsu Chuo Shopping Street.

address　AH Building, 6-11 Kajiyamachi, Takamatsu, Kagawa
URL　https://co-ba.net/takamatsu/
business hours　1F：Weekdays only10:00~18:00、2F：24/7 year-round（Members only）
Regular holiday　1F：Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays、Year-end and new year holiday
Wi-Fi　Wi-Fi network available

Anabuki-tei

This is a private holiday home with a Japanese garden situated in the heart of city. They offer a workation option at a special price specially for people staying three or more nights in a row.
Other optional activities to enable visitors to enjoy special dinners, cruising on the Seto Inland Sea, and other activities are also available.

address　1-7-15 Jotocho, Takamatsu, Kagawa
URL　https://www.anabukitei.jp/
Wi-Fi　Wi-Fi network available