Kotori Coworking & Hostel Kotohira

Great coliving to stay when in or around Takamatsu.

They were very friendly and helped me even out to organize a taxi and camping ground, which you could only book in Japanese. The atmosphere was tranquil, and I could wind down nicely after a three-day trip to Iya Valley.

Thanks again for everything!

The coliving room is great.

I booked this coliving as a place to stay during my trip to Takamatsu. It is about 500 meters from the city center, which is a bit of a walk, but it's relatively close to the public bus stop. There is also a big supermarket nearby, making it convenient for shopping. I reserved a double room, and the bedding was one of the best I've had in Japan, making it quite comfortable. Although this is a coliving, so the bathrooms and toilets are shared, they are kept clean. The kitchen has a refrigerator, and the lounge on the first floor is tidy. However, the stairs between the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors are too narrow and steep, which can be a bit dangerous.

Awesome coliving! So many perfect details, thank you!

It was a great stay in general. What I liked the most - very close to nature, small and calm town, but still amazing restaurants around. They also organized a very good workplace.
The only downside I found - the rooms were not very well isolated from noise and light.

In terms of coliving, the facilities are quite good. The kitchen is fully equipped with new utensils, including a stove, microwave, and oven, and the shared refrigerator is large and clean. Various condiments, salad dressings, pepper, salt, and cooking oil are also provided, which is very convenient.

The shared bathrooms and toilets are very clean. There is one toilet and one shower room for men and the same for women; although there are fewer showers, there's also a toilet on the first floor, so it’s not a big issue. Many Americans living here are used to showering in the morning, so timings can be staggered.

Regarding the room, I stayed in a single room on the 3rd floor (Room 301). The mattress is a bit firm, with a hard pillow + high pillow (which can become flat over time). The comforter is super warm, and the air conditioning is very quiet, which is nice. The room is spacious, but the table is very small, making it difficult for women to store their skincare and makeup products (a larger table would be more convenient for guests).

Location: There's a large supermarket and a convenience store (7-11) nearby, making shopping very convenient. It's about a 10-minute walk to the station. However, to find more restaurant options, you will need to walk over 10 minutes.

Overall, I believe this is a very good coliving place, but there are still some shortcomings that need to be shared.

Shortcomings:
1. Poor sound insulation: I can hear the roommate in 302 snoring and their phone vibrating. Not to mention, the common area outside on the 3rd floor is the living room and kitchen space—although they're supposed to be quiet after 10 PM, some guests do not follow this rule. What’s worse is that the chairs screech on the floor, suggesting the management should put felt pads on the chair legs to reduce noise. For the first three days of my stay, I could only fall asleep after this particular guest went to sleep (around 1 AM), but unfortunately, I had to wake up at 5:30 AM for my volunteer work, which was quite painful until they moved out on the fourth day—it's just a matter of luck to have good neighbors.

2. The room door has glass, so light from outside seeps into the room. If possible, the management should change it to an opaque wooden door to avoid disturbance from outside light. PS. Many people leave the lights on in the common area, so I end up turning them off almost every day.

3. The stairs from the 2nd to the 3rd floor are very narrow and can only be walked sideways. You must wear slippers while using the stairs, and carrying large luggage from the 2nd to the 3rd floor is very dangerous (the stairs from the 1st to the 2nd floor are fine and can be navigated with regular shoes, so there’s no problem there).

4. Cleaning staff: Housekeeping can only be requested after staying for 4 nights (starting from the 5th day). I was not informed about this when I made my reservation, and since I am allergic to dust mites, I was disappointed when I requested cleaning, but they didn’t come. After following up again, the cleaning staff had already left, so the front desk only helped me change the sheets, and the floor was cleaned the next day. Also, the supplies on the 2nd floor were not restocked; for two nights I didn't have laundry detergent, and one day there wasn't any dish soap in the kitchen. Unfortunately, the front desk is only staffed from 9 AM to 6 PM, so you can only report issues during these hours, which is quite inconvenient for those who leave early and return late.

However, if you are staying for 2-3 days, you probably won't have issues with large suitcases and cleaning, which would avoid the shortcomings mentioned. Just sharing for everyone's reference.

The coworking space is spacious, stylish, and comfortable! It's also great that there are supermarkets like Marunaka nearby.

The stay was from 2025/08/28 to 09/01. Every guest in the room was very kind and respectful of the common space, rooms, and bathrooms. The location is very convenient for purchasing daily necessities, with drugstores and gift shops just down the street. Most importantly, the host was extremely kind and offered to drive us to the airport since we were short on time, and did not charge us for it. Before leaving, we gave them a good luck charm and took a photo together, wishing them peace, health, and happiness. I highly recommend this place to anyone planning to travel to Takamatsu from any country! ❤️❤️❤️

I was blessed with very friendly staff and was able to spend a great time!

I was allowed to use the coworking space quite a bit before check-in time, starting from 11 AM (guests can use it until 6 PM on the check-out day). On the day I stayed, there were no drop-in guests, so I was able to comfortably use the phone booth (a private room for two) with super-fast Wi-Fi for a long time.

For lunch, I was invited by the owner and other guests, and I had a wonderful time.

This place reminded me of the days when I traveled around staying in various guesthouses. I will come again!

This was my first time staying in such a comfortable and clean coliving, and many aspects were very thoughtful. The space was very convenient to use, and the internet speed was also very fast. The host even helped me receive a package, and I am truly grateful! It was a wonderful experience, so I stayed another night at the location. It would be fantastic if there were similar places all over Japan!

A small safety suggestion:
Perhaps the diatomaceous earth mat at the entrance of the bathroom could be less slippery; I almost slipped after showering.

But overall, it was nearly perfect! 😍
I would definitely come back!