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Bringing the 'Third Visitor'—Neither Tourist nor Resident—to Kotohira.

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Published Apr 16, 2026 10:27 AM ・ Updated Jun 17, 2026 10:00 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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A long-established transportation company in Kotohira, Kagawa, has launched an accommodation business targeting digital nomads.
Following their award-winning online tours, they aim to make Kotohira a mecca for these 'third visitors'.

A long-established transportation company in Kotohira, Kagawa, has launched an accommodation business targeting digital nomads. Following their award-winning online tours, they aim to make Kotohira a mecca for these 'third visitors'.

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Published: Apr 16, 2026

Based in Kotohira Town, Kagawa Prefecture, we have been operating bus, taxi, and travel agency businesses for 70 years. Deeply rooted in the community, we support local tourism and transportation. The online bus tours we launched during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 drew significant attention, winning the Japan Service Award (Minister of Regional Revitalization Award), the Kagawa 21st Century Grand Prize, and the 'Excellence Award' in the tourism category at the 1st National Sharing City Awards. Aiming to become a mecca for digital nomads, we started an accommodation business in Takamatsu in '23 and in Kotohira in '24. https://www.kotobus.com/

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FAQ

Where is the company's business based?

The company's business is based in Kotohira Town, Kagawa Prefecture.

How long has the company been operating its bus, taxi, and travel agency businesses?

The company has been operating these businesses for 70 years.

When did the company launch the online bus tours that drew significant attention?

The online bus tours were launched during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Which awards did the company's online bus tours win?

They won the Japan Service Award, the Kagawa 21st Century Grand Prize, and the 'Excellence Award' in the tourism category.

When did the company start its accommodation business in Takamatsu and Kotohira?

The company started the accommodation business in Takamatsu in 2023 and in Kotohira in 2024.

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Washin AI News Desk“Bringing the 'Third Visitor'—Neither Tourist nor Resident—to Kotohira.”AI News by Washin Village（和心村）, Apr 16, 2026. https://aeo.washinmura.jp/ai/kotohira-travel-com/en/news/2026-04-19-news-7n431k

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