A Guide to Coworking Spaces in Tokyo

We get it, sometimes it can be hard to work in the same four walls every day. So here’s a look at some of the best coworking spaces in Tokyo for regular use, giving you somewhere to go to stay focused. We’ll compare the resources, prices, and accessibility each offers, so you can find one that’s perfect for your needs.

Spaces

A set of well located, bright co-working spaces, Spaces offers convenience and comfort for those looking for a regular coworking location. Branches are located in Shinagawa, Akasaka, Shinjuku, Otemachi, and Roppongi – easy access no matter where you are in Tokyo. Plans are slightly pricier than other options on the list, with cheaper memberships starting at ¥18,700 for five days a month. However, if you’re looking for a professional workspace to host meetings and impress clients, Spaces is definitely worth the price tag.

Resources: Printing, scanning, projectors, meeting rooms, food and drink bar, regular events, concierge service, high-quality wifi.

The Hive Jinnan

An easy, accessible location in Shibuya, The Hive offers an open plan, café style work environment, with options for dedicated desks and private offices also available. The Hive hosts regular community social events in their café space, aimed at creative types. With the choice of a more limited Flex 120 plan granting 120 hours a month from 9am to 5pm, and a Flex 247 offering unlimited access, you can choose a plan that works for you.

Resources: Printing, scanning, fax machine, café, events, virtual office and mailing address

Regus

While coworking spaces come and go and empires crumble, Regus has been offering coworking packages and small serviced offices from long before it was cool. While they’ve had a reputation for being functional but a bit dull, recently they have stepped up their design game, creating some genuinely interesting work spaces. What’s more, Regus has all Tokyo’s major neighborhoods covered. With a “business lounge plan” for ¥14,900 per person per month you can move from place to place exploring the city as you go. Coworking plans (where you get a desk instead of a pod) start from ¥18,900/month.

Resources: Printers, scanners, meeting rooms, free drinks, mail handling, phone answering, official address registration, virtual office

BLINK SMART Co-working space

This Roppongi co-working space has sophisticated, modern décor in its communal café area. Come and just grab a seat to work, or if needed you can hotdesk or grab your own private office, Café seats start at ¥20,000 a month with limited access, but you can add more time or features to meet your exact needs,

Resources: Printers, scanners, lounge, lockers, events, mail handling, kitchen

Coworking Space Kayabacho, Co-Edo

A friendly and open co-working space on the east side of Tokyo, this busy lounge comes with all the amenities you need to work effectively. On top of that, they offer free drinks, group work and study areas, and a friendly communal atmosphere. With monthly plans starting from ¥5,500 depending on your needs, Coworking Space Kayabacho is great for those on a budget.

Resources: Printer, scanner, vending machines, free drinks, events

Basis Point Shimbashi

With branches in Gotanda, Ikebukuro and Jimbocho as well as Shimbashi, (Link in Japanese) this modern co-working space is a convenient central Tokyo workspace. With a large lounge area for individual work, and smaller sections for meetings and group work, the space is adaptable to a variety of needs. Monthly plans start from ¥11,880 a month for weekend use,

Resources; Printing, scanning, Fax machines, phone chargers, drinks, events, rentable business equipment

Gotanda Coworking Space Pao Pao

A cozy, bright co-working space with divided desks for individual work, and larger tables for groups and meetings. Pao Pao (Link in Japanese) is only a few minutes’ walk away from Gotanda station, making it perfect for commuters through Shinagawa. Monthly plans start at ¥5,500 (Link in Japanese) for weekend and holiday members, with the variety of plans letting you pick out exactly the times you need.

Resources: Printing, scanning, projectors, monitors, meeting rooms, free drinks

This article was originally published on April 22, 2015 and was fully updated by Shyam Bhardwa in December 2022. 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.