Photo/Illutration Visitors can work remotely in a teleworking place at the Keyakidaira Visitor Center in Kurobe, Toyama Prefecture. (Provided by the Kurobe city government)

KUROBE, Toyama Prefecture--It may be the most remote teleworking space in all of Japan.

It is, after all, set up at the majestic Kurobe Gorge here. And with the autumn foliage season fast-approaching, the area will soon be inundated with tourists, and officials hope, even remote workers who only need a PC to stay in touch with the head office.

The city government set up the teleworking space at the Keyakidaira Visitor Center, which is managed by the Environment Ministry and located one minute on foot from Keyakidaira Station, the terminal station for the mountain sightseeing trolley train.

No reservation is required and the facility is free to use. Comprising two sets of a table and two chairs beside the windows on the second floor, the facility was established as part of the city’s efforts to attract “workationers,” those who work remotely while on vacation. Wi-Fi is provided at no charge.

The space allows remote workers to take in the panoramic view of the mountains and the Kurobegawa river, in addition to the fall foliage that reaches its peak in early November.

The workplace is aimed at day-trippers and those coming to the Unazuki Onsen hot spring resort and other tourist spots in the city and making a side trip to the Kurobe Gorge.

“It is located in the most remote part of the mountains in Japan,” noted an official at the commerce, industry and tourism division of the city government. “We hope visitors will be refreshed in the presence of such resplendent natural surroundings.”

The teleworking space is available until Nov. 30 when the trolley train service ends before winter sets in.

It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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