Hyuga: best for surfing, working, and joining a community
Having long attracted in-the-know surfers to its shores, Hyuga — a town that sees nomads warmly welcomed into the local community — is rising in popularity as an idyllic medium-to-long-term tropical retreat for remote workers.
Though a little more off-the-beaten track than other key Kyushu digital nomad destinations, Hyuga remains easy to access via the Limited Express Nichirin from Miyazaki Airport. On arrival, proximity to beaches, bars, and world-class ocean-view workspaces means maintaining a work-life balance in Hyuga is super easy.
Where to work
Encapsulating many of Hyuga’s appeals at one fell swoop, Stairs of the Sea Surf Office boasts a big co-working space and on-site cafés, restaurants, and shops.
Located right by a notable surf beach, patrons of this inspiring remote-working hub have a habit of keeping their boards to hand and their eyes on the waves.
Where to stay
Moments from a scenic beach, Oise Sun Café and Hotel offers spacious rooms, plus café and co-working space.
Where to play
One of the best beaches around these parts, Isegahama Beach is an awe-inspiring place to swim, surf, and appreciate Hyuga’s natural beauty, with walks to Omi shrine and the Umagase Viewpoint on Cape Hyuga similarly igniting inspiration.
Come the evening, bars and restaurants around Hyugashi station see travelers and locals gather to eat, drink, and share stories — there’s no better place to experience Hyuga’s renowned community spirit.
Explore more
Immersive fishing experiences offered by local residents deliver deep dives into local culture and Hyuga’s coastal scenery.
Come early-August, Hyuga’s Hyottoko Summer Festival sees up to 2000 masked performers hit the streets to enact costumed dances to the tune of gongs and taiko drums.
Wise up on why Hyuga has such huge appeal for remote workers.
All that considered, it’s clear why Kyushu is hard to beat as a destination for digital nomads. Easily accessed — and easy to get around — finding the perfect work-life balance is an absolute breeze on the island.
The great variety of things to do in Kyushu makes it the ideal place to find out about local culture and explore remarkable natural landscapes, while enjoying well-equipped work environments that invite productivity and spark creativity. Sounds like a win-win-win situation.
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