In the last few years, coworking spaces in Tokyo have really exploded. This isn’t surprising, as renting a normal office here—with all the key money, bureaucracy and so on—is expensive and a hassle.

You can expect to pay anything from ¥300 per hour up to about ¥2,000 per day for “drop-in” access to coworking spaces in Tokyo, though many of them only offer monthly contracts, which typically range from ¥9,000 to ¥35,000 yen per month (more if you want a fixed desk etc.).

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The coworking spaces vary in flavor from borderline bohemian to “strictly business” zones on the 40-something floor of a skyscraper. In my personal experience, I’d say coworking spaces in Tokyo tend to have an atmosphere conducive to keeping your head down and working, but during events things become much more social (many of the spaces have a community around them and often host gatherings). Wifi and plug points come standard.

List of drop-in coworking spaces in Tokyo

With the help of our friend Kenichi Nakaya of doko-off.com, we contacted a load of coworking spaces in the Tokyo area to ask if they accept drop-in visitors and if they have any English-speaking staff. In no particular order, we present the results below, though of note is PAX Coworking—where you can score a free (one-time) entry if you do a brief presentation about the country you’re from. ninetytwo 13 by Tokyo Chapter is another favorite—and the spot where us cheapos can often be found. There’s a handy summary table and map of all the coworking spaces at the end of the article.

Note: The data below was compiled in April 2015, and we update the list once or twice a year. Last update was September 26, 2017.

Coworking Space Kayabacho, Co-Edo コワーキングスペース茅場町 Co-Edo

Nice and friendly coworking space on the east side of the city. Has some foreign monthly members, and includes free coffee!

Facilities: Printer, scanner, vending machine, events (guests welcome).

Links: website

Area Kayabacho Open 10:00 – 21:00

10:00 – 18:00 on weekends Closed Open every day Price ¥ 1,000 /day, ¥ 500 /2 hours Eng Speaking? Yes Registration Nothing required Address PA Building 5F, 1-3-4 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Nearest Station 2 mins walk from Kayabacho (Tokyo Metro) Email info@coworking.tokyo.jp Phone +81-3-5542-0470

ninetytwo 13 – by Tokyo Chapter

A super-stylish and very international coworking space in the heart of Tokyo, just behind Tokyo Midtown. The building also houses standalone office space, accommodation for travelers, and has a friendly communal lounge that is often host to tech and creative events.

Facilities: Printer, scanner, lounge, concierge, events.

Links: website

Area Roppongi Open 10:00 – 19:00 Closed Open every day Price ¥ 2,000 /day Eng Speaking? Yes Registration Nothing required Address ninetytwo13, Akasaka 9-2-13, Minato-ku, Tokyo Nearest Station 7 mins walk from Nogizaka (Tokyo Metro) Email info@ninetytwo13.com Phone +81-3-6721-0175

Co-ba Shibuya

Stylish coworking spot in Shibuya that hosts regular events. There are branches in Akasaka, Ikebukuro and Shimokitazawa too, as well as other parts of Japan.

Facilities: Blackboard, library.

Links: website

Area Shibuya Open 10:00 – 19:00 Closed Weekends and holidays Price ¥ 2,000 /day Eng Speaking? A little/sometimes Registration Nothing required Address 3-26-16 Daikanou Bld.6F, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Nearest Station 3 mins walk from Shibuya, New South Exit (JR Yamanote /Saikyo Line ) Email info@co-ba.jp Phone +81-3-5542-0470

Yahoo! Lodge

Vibey new coworking space created by Yahoo! Features a restaurant, kitchen and cafe for grazing and socializing in between work projects.

Facilities: Projector, whiteboard, meeting space.

Links: website

Area Nagatacho Open 09:00 – 21:00 Closed New Year’s, irregular holidays Price Free (at the time of writing) Eng Speaking? A little/sometimes Registration Need to register on first visit, take ID Address 18F Tokyo Garden Terrace, 1-3 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Nearest Station Directly in front of Exit 9a of Nagatacho Station (Tokyo Metro) Email info-lodge@mail.yahoo.co.jp Phone N/A

Kokemusaz こけむさズ

Quirky and good-value coworking space in Koenji. They have a kickboxing punchbag for moments of stress.

Facilities: Printer, punching bag.

Links: website

Area Koenji Open 10:00 – 20:00 Closed Sundays and holidays Price ¥ 500 /2 hours, ¥ 1,500 /day Eng Speaking? A little/sometimes Registration Nothing required Address Kouenjikita 3-1-9 Aota Bldng 102, Suginamiku , Tokyo Nearest Station 5 mins from Koenji (JR Chuo/Sobu line) Email info@kokemusazu.com Phone +81-3-6383-0144

The SNACK

Coworking space in the glitzy Ginza area. Usage fee includes a drink.

Facilities: Printer, scanner, individual tables, cafe.

Links: website

Area Ginza Open 9:30 – 23:00, 10:00 – 18:00 on weekends Closed Irregular holidays (check the website) Price ¥ 2,000 /day, ¥ 1,000 3 hours Eng Speaking? A little/sometimes Registration Nothing required Address Mouri Building 2F, Ginza7-5-4, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Nearest Station 5 mins from Ginza (Tokyo Metro) Email igarashi@the-snack.jp Phone +81-3-5537-5862

HAPON Shinjuku

Large open-plan coworking space in Shinjuku.

Facilities: Printer, individual tables, vending machine, cafe, bookshelf.

Links: website

Area Shinjuku Open 10:00 – 19:00, 11:00 – 18:00 on Saturdays Closed Sundays and holidays Price ¥ 2,000 /day Eng Speaking? A little/sometimes Registration Nothing required Address Musashi bld 5F, 7-4-4 Nishi Shinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Nearest Station 3 mins from Nishishinjuku (Tokyo Metro) Email info@hapon.asia Phone +81-3-3363-3623

Pasela’s cowork パセラのコワーク

Coworking space slightly outside of Shinjuku, where you can pay extra for a 1-3 person booth. Small satellite offices in Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Shinbashi and Ogikubo. Check the website for business times and other details of these spots.

Facilities: Printer, scanner, individual tables, free drinks.

Links: website

Area Shinjuku Open 9:30 – 23:00 weekdays, 9:30 – 22:00 weekends and holidays. Closed None – check website Price ¥ 2,500 /day, ¥ 1,500 /5 hours, ¥ 1,000 /2 hours Eng Speaking? No Registration Nothing required, but best if you can speak some Japanese Address 7-26-7-1F, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo Nearest Station 1 min from Higashishinjuku (Tokyo Metro) Email co-work@pasela.co.jp Phone 0120-759-589 (inside Japan only)

Gotanda Coworking Space Pao パオ

Coworking space with swanky wooden floors, nice furniture.

Facilities: Printer, scanner, individual tables, free drinks.

Links: website

Area Gotanda Open 9:00 – 22:00, 10:00 – 18:00 at weekends and holidays Closed Irregular holidays – check website Price ¥ 450 /hour, ¥ 2,000 /day (they have discount ticket booklets) Eng Speaking? No Registration Nothing required Address 5F, KN Bldg 2-8-5

Higasigotanda, Shinagawa-ku

Tokyo Nearest Station 3 mins from Gotanda (JR Yamanote Line/ Tokyo Metro) Email gotanda@pa-o.jp Phone +81-3-6277-3892

Creative Lounge MOV

High-end coworking spot, located in the shiny new Hikarie building in Shibuya.

Facilities: Printer, scanner, vending machine, meeting room rental.

Links: website

Area Shibuya Open 9:00 – 22:00 Closed Year-end only Price ¥ 1,100 /hour, initial member card fee ¥ 648 Eng Speaking? A little/sometimes Registration Need to register on first visit, ID (passport etc) required Address Shibuya 2-21-1 8F, Shibuya Hikarie Building, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo Nearest Station Directly above Shibuya Email mov@shibuyamov.com Phone +81-3-4533-8000

TANEMAKI タネマキ

Cozy little coworking space near Yokohama Station.

Facilities: Free drinks.

Links: website

Area Yokohama Open 8:00 – 18:00 (21:00 on Fridays), closes lunchtime 12:00 – 13:00 Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, year-end Price ¥ 600 /2 hours, ¥ 1,100 /day Eng Speaking? No Registration Nothing required Address 220-0073

Kanagawa Yokohama-shi

Nishi-ku Okano 1-3-10 1F Nearest Station 8 mins from Yokohama South West Exit(JR/ Tokyu Toyoko Line/ Keikyu Line/ Yokohama Municipal subway) Email info@tane-maki.net Phone None

Basis Point

In the Ginza, Shinbashi area. Great for work, study and meeting room use. People from overseas very welcome! Branches in Gotanda, Jimbocho and Ikebukuro too.

Facilities: Printer, scanner, individual tables, free drinks, events (guests welcome).

Links: website

Area Shinbashi Open 8:00 – 22:00, 10:00 – 22:00 on weekdays and holidays Closed Year-end only Price ¥ 600 /hour,

¥ 1,150 /2 hours,

¥ 1,650 /3 hours,

¥ 2,000 /day Eng Speaking? No Registration Nothing required, but best if you can speak some Japanese Address 10F アソルティ

1-1-2 Higashishinbashi

Minato-ku, Tokyo Nearest Station 3 mins from Shinbashi (JR/ Tokyo Metro subway) Email yamashita@ascent-biz.com Phone +81-3-6280-6286

Hanare Hibarigaoka Hanare ひばりヶ丘

Very homely coworking space—the building is actually a residential house-style building and it’s located in a quiet area of Saitama.

Facilities: Printer, scanner, events (guests welcome).

Links: website

Area Kurihara Open 10:00 – 19:00, closes 16:30 on Saturdays Closed Mondays and holidays Price ¥ 1,000 /day, ¥ 500 /4 hours Eng Speaking? A little/sometimes Registration Nothing required Address 5-7-2 Kurihara,

Niiza-shi Saitama-ken Nearest Station 7 miins from Hibarigaoka (Seibu Ikebukuro Line) Email info@hanare-hibari.info Phone +81-42-439-6004

Froh Coworking

Homely coworking space in the center of Tokyo, with a cafe in the adjacent area. Named “Froh” from the German word for happy.

Facilities: Printer, scanner, vending machine, cafe, events (guests welcome).

Links: website

Area Yotsuya Open 10:00 – 19:00 Closed Weekends and holidays Price ¥ 1,000 /day Eng Speaking? A little/sometimes Registration Nothing required Address Arai building 1F

Honshiotyou 7

Shinjyuku-ku

Tokyo Nearest Station 5 mins from Yotsuya (JR/ Tokyo Metro) Email staff@ehoop.asia Phone +81-3-5925-8470

Maffice Bajikouen Maffice馬事公苑

Mention Tokyo Cheapo and you’ll get a half-price hourly rate of ¥ 500 !

This one’s geared towards parents— there’s a super-convenient childcare service available at ¥750/hour for tots up to five years old.

Facilities: Printer, scanner, individual tables, free drinks, vending machine, cafe, events (guests welcome), childcare services.

Links: website

Area Yoga Open 9:00 – 18:00 weekdays Closed Weekends and holidays Price ¥ 1,000 /hour Eng Speaking? A little/sometimes Registration Need to book (by email) the day before or earlier Address 1-25-20-1F Kamiyouga Setagaya-ku Tokyo Nearest Station 15 mins from Yoga (Tokyu Den-entoshi Line) Email info@maffice.com Phone +81-3-6432-7680

PAX Coworking

The first coworking space in Tokyo. Try their style: “working as partying”.

Free (one-time) session if you do a quick presentation about the country you are from.

Facilities: Printer, scanner, free drinks, events (guests welcome).

Links: website

Area Kyodo Open 10:00 – 17:00, drop-in availability can vary Closed Check website Price ¥ 1,500 /day (subject to change) Eng Speaking? Yes Registration Please contact in advance Address 3F Yoshikawa Suisan Building

1-25-18 Kyodo, Setagaya, Tokyo Nearest Station 3 mins from Kyodo (Odakyu Line) Email kyo.satani@gmail.com Phone +81-3-6318-7157





BUKATSUDO Work Lounge

Large coworking space near the Yokohama waterfront. Has a coffee stand with barista, as well as a kitchen. Hosts events.

Facilities: Printer, individual tables, cafe.

Links: website

Area Yokohama Open 7:00 – 23:00, weekends and holidays 10:00 – 22:00 Closed Year-end, Obon holiday Price ¥ 500 /hour, capped at ¥ 2,000 /day, ¥ 300 card fee on first time Eng Speaking? Sometimes Registration None Address B1F Landmark Plaza, Minatomirai 2-2-1, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Nearest Station 3 mins from Minatomirai (Minatomirai Line) Email info_bukatsu-do@rebita.co.jp Phone +81-45-681-2880

PoRTAL Shibuya

Stylish coworking space near Shibuya, with lots of windows and plenty of light.

Facilities: Printer, scanner, free drinks, white board, events (guests welcome).

Links: website

Area Shibuya Open 18:00 – 22:00, weekends and holidays 10:00 – 20:00 Closed Year-end, other closing times announced on Facebook Price ¥ 1,200 6pm – close, weekends ¥ 2,000 /day, 3-day trial ticket book ¥ 3,000 Eng Speaking? No Registration None Address 3F, TOC2nd Bld. 1-17-1, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Nearest Station 3 mins from Shibuya (JR Lines, Tokyo Metro) Email portal@hituji.jp Phone None

Ginza Hub

Ginza Hub is a bright and sunny bilingual coworking space. Free trial pass if you mention Tokyo Cheapo!

Facilities: Free drinks and snacks, conference and event room, whiteboard, projector, video camera, sound system, power-nap bean bag.

Links: website

Area Ginza Open 11:00 – 18:00 Closed Weekends Price ¥ 500 /hour or ¥ 2,000 /day Eng Speaking? Yes Registration Nothing required Address 4F Ginza Kato Bld, Ginza 8-18-3, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 Nearest Station 3 mins from Tsukiji Shijo (Tokyo Metro) Email info@ginzahub.com Phone +81-90-3338-1965

fabbit Otemachi

Snazzy coworking space in the heart of the CBD. A stone’s throw from Otemachi Station and Tokyo Station.

Facilities: Printer, scanner, vending machine, free drinks, whiteboard, library, events (guests welcome), meeting room.

Links: website

Area Otemachi Open Weekdays 9:00 – 18:00, weekends and holidays closed Closed Open every day Price ¥ 1,800 /day Eng Speaking? Usually Registration Need to fill out a registration form (in English) Address Asahi Life Otemachi Building 3F, 2-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Nearest Station 1 min from Tokyo Station and Otemachi Station (Various lines) Email otemachi@fabbit.co.jp Phone +81-3-6895-6005

Summary of coworking spaces

Name Area Opens Closes English-speaking staff available Price Coworking Space Kayabacho, Co-Edo Kayabacho 10:00 21:00 Yes ¥ 1,000 /day, ¥ 500 /2 hours ninetytwo 13 Roppongi 10:00 19:00 Yes ¥ 2,000 /day Co-ba Shibuya Shibuya 10:00 19:00 Sometimes ¥ 2,000 /day Yahoo! Lodge Nagatacho 09:00 21:00 Free Kokemusaz Koenji 10:00 22:00 Sometimes ¥ 1,500 /day, ¥ 500 /2 hours Open Office-Copernica Koenji 11:00 17:30 Yes ¥ 1,000 /day, ¥ 500 /2 hours the SNACK Ginza 9:00 23:00 Sometimes ¥ 2,000 /day HAPON Shinjuku Shinjuku 10:00 19:00 Sometimes ¥ 2,000 /day Pasela’s cowork Shinjuku 9:30 23:00 No ¥ 2,500 /day, ¥ 1,000 /2 hours Gotanda Coworking Space pao Gotanda 9:00 22:00 No ¥ 2,000 /day, ¥ 450 /hour Creative Lounge MOV Shibuya 9:00 22:00 Sometimes ¥ 1,100 /hour, initial reg fee ¥ 648 TANEMAKI Yokohama 9:00 18:00 No ¥ 1,100 /day, ¥ 600 /2 hours Basis Point Shinbashi 8:00 22:00 No ¥ 2,000 /day, ¥ 600 /hour Hanare Hibarigaoka Kurihara 10:00 19:00 Sometimes ¥ 1,000 /day, ¥ 500 /4 hours Froh Coworking Yotsuya 10:00 19:00 Sometimes ¥ 1,000 /day Maffice Bajikouen Yoga 9:00 18:00 Sometimes ¥ 1,000 /hour PAX Coworking Kyodo 10:00 17:00 Yes ¥ 1,500 /day BUKATSUDO WORK LOUNGE Yokohama 7:00 23:00 Sometimes ¥ 2,000 /day, ¥ 500 /hour PoRTAL Shibuya Shibuya 18:00 22:00 No ¥ 1,200 /evening, weekends ¥ 2,000 /day Ginza Hub Ginza 11:00 18:00 Yes ¥ 2,000 /day, ¥ 500 /hour fabbit Otemachi Otemachi 9:00 18:00 Usually ¥ 1,800 /day

Further resources for cheapo business folk

This article was originally published on April 22, 2015 and was last updated by Carey Finn in September 2017. While we do our utmost to ensure that the prices, times and other information above is correct, things do change—so let us know on our community forum if something is wrong.