A workspace surrounded by nature and a warm community awaits you.
It's not just a change of scenery—it's a journey to enhance your quality of life.
A workspace surrounded by nature and a warm community awaits you.
It's not just a change of scenery—it's a journey to enhance your quality of life.
More than just a destination, Wakayama offers a rhythm of life that restores your creativity and connects you to what matters.
Embraced by the ocean, mountains, and rivers, Wakayama offers breathtaking diversity—from spiritual World Heritage peaks to deep blue shores. Your journey here will be a moment to truly reset your soul.
Work at local hubs, share meals at izakayas (cozy local taverns), and chat with locals. The culture of Wakayama breathes within this daily routine. Once you step out, you can easily connect with the region's history and its sea, mountains, and rivers.
Known as the birthplace of workation culture since 2017, Wakayama Prefecture offers lightning-fast fiber optics in beachside coworking spaces and mountain retreats. With one of Japan's densest Wi-Fi networks (ranked 2nd nationwide), reliability meets inspiration.
Wakayama is surprisingly accessible, located south of Osaka and Kyoto—offering a perfect escape without being isolated from Japan's major hubs.
Approx. 60 minutes to Wakayama Station
Approx. 2.5 hours to Shirahama Station
Approx. 40 minutes to Wakayama City
70 minutes flight to Nanki-Shirahama Airport
ANCHOR Community Manager
At our oceanfront coworking space, we bring together a relaxed community centered around ANCHOR, connecting companies, remote workers, and local creators.
Whether you want to enjoy BBQ nights around a bonfire or bounce business ideas off each other, engage at your own pace and inspiration will naturally flow!
Come experience a place where work and life merge! I look forward to hearing your story!
Office Cloud 9 / Deputy Director
Just a 5-minute walk from Nanki-Shirahama Airport, our workspace overlooks the ocean and runway.
At Office Cloud 9 in Shirahama, we're creating an environment where people and ideas come together, fostering new challenges through Wakayama's public-private partnerships.
The town offers rich experiences, from Shirarahama Beach's white sand and ancient hot springs to scenic Sandan-beki and Senjojiki cliffs, plus Adventure World.
We aim to be a place where you can maximize both work and rest. With English-speaking staff available, we're here to support your Shirahama workation!
Representative Director, General Incorporated Association Shironishi
Aridagawa Town in Wakayama Prefecture is known for its rich natural landscapes, including Aragi Island and Oishi Plateau, and takes pride in agricultural products like mandarin oranges and Japanese pepper.
In the Futakawa area, we've been operating Shironishi since June 2023, a relocation and employment support facility housed in a former elementary school.
For visitors from outside the region, we offer various programs centered on three themes: learning about the community, engaging with it, and living in it.
Coworking Space Hanairo
We grow specialty vegetables on our farm in Kinokawa City while operating Hanasai, a coworking space in a 150-year-old traditional house. After 21 years in corporate life, Nakaoka turned to farming, driven by a desire to recreate the exceptional tomatoes his late mother once grew.
We cultivate diverse vegetables using circular farming methods that blend traditional techniques with modern technology.
Nakashio manages our reservation-only cafe, preparing dishes with freshly harvested produce. Our motto is to serve food with smiles and joy, bringing you the delicious taste of just-picked vegetables and hands-on farming experiences!
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Far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Wakayama balances stunning natural beauty, warm community connections, and professional workspaces.
Shirahama Beach Area
A resort satellite office within walking distance from the Shirahama coast. Features a coworking space, meeting rooms, a rooftop terrace, and a BBQ garden—enhancing your creativity through a seamless flow between work and play. We regularly host community events to connect you with the local area.
WHY NOMADS LOVE IT:
Achieve deep focus on work and complete relaxation in a peaceful, seaside setting Connect with local creators and entrepreneurs
Shirahama Area
A coworking office just 5 minutes on foot from Nanki-Shirahama Airport. This environmentally conscious facility features a roof design inspired by Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine and construction using Kishu lumber. Equipped with soundproof private booths, meeting rooms, and coworking space. Available for hourly use.
WHY NOMADS LOVE IT:
Direct airport access, only 60 minutes from Tokyo. Work while overlooking the Pacific Ocean and watching planes take off and land. Excellent access to Shirahama Onsen hot springs, Adventure World, and the World Heritage Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes.
Aridagawa Town Area
Shironishi is a relocation and employment support hub renovated from a closed school. Equipped with dormitory rooms, private rooms, and a coworking cafe, we provide accommodation, meals, and work experiences all in one place. Acting as the community's HR department, we coordinate connections with local key figures including business owners and farmers.
WHY NOMADS LOVE IT:
Experience agricultural volunteer opportunities such as stone-grinding Japanese pepper and harvesting budō-sanshō (a premium variety of Japanese pepper).
Kinokawa City Area
A coworking space renovated from a 150-year-old traditional house adjacent to a farm in Kinokawa City. The entire building can be reserved for spacious, exclusive use. Equipped with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and printer. Chickens are raised on-site, and the charm lies in the distinctly Japanese landscape with lush greenery all around.
WHY NOMADS LOVE IT:
Focused work in a charming traditional house. Take a refreshing break with farm work experiences and enjoy lunch made with freshly harvested vegetables. Plenty of opportunities to learn about circular farming practices.
We invite international digital nomads to try a short-term stay and experience the authentic Wakayama lifestyle. Enjoy subsidized stays, free coworking, and deep local connections.
Access professional coworking spaces (like ANCHOR or CLOUD9) completely free of charge during your program stay.
You don't just get a key—you join the community. Participate in local exchange events such as hot pot parties with neighbors or casual dinners with local business owners.
Experience the region with all five senses. Learn about the land's history from coworking managers and taste seasonal ingredients.
Duration: 1-2 nights (*subsidized program valid up to 2nights; Extensions possible at your own expense)
Valid Until: March 31st, 2026
Includes workspace provision and local exchange opportunities (e.g., dining with locals, hot pot parties).
Select the facility where you'll work and stay, then submit your interest via our chat or form.
Our secretariat will help schedule your dates and propose authentic guesthouses.
Arrive, set up at the coworking space, and meet the community!
Your workspace awaits. The onsen is warm. The community is welcoming.
Your next chapter begins in Wakayama.
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