In the last few years coworking spaces in Tokyo have really exploded. And not surprisingly, as renting a normal office in Tokyo with all the key money, bureaucracy, etc., is expensive and a hassle.
You can expect to pay anything from a few hundred yen per hour up to about 2,000 yen per day for “drop-in” access to many of the coworking spaces in Tokyo, though many of them only offer monthly contracts, which typically range from 9,000 – 35,000 yen per month (and more if you want a fixed desk etc.). As you might expect, many of the coworking spaces have a community around them and often host events. They do vary in flavor however, from borderline bohemian to “strictly business” work spaces 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. Wifi and plug points come standard.
List of drop-in-able 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 particular note is Maffice – they have a 500 yen (half price) hourly rate if you mention Tokyo Cheapo, and PAX Coworking – where you can score a free (one time) entry if you do a brief presentation about the country you’re from.
There’s also a handy summary table and map of all the spaces at the end of the article. NB This data was compiled in April 2015, and we update this list once or twice a year. Last update was August 15, 2016.
Coworking Space Kayabacho, Co-Edo コワーキングスペース茅場町 Co-Edo
Nice friendly coworking space on the east side of the city, already 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 everyday |
| Price | 1,000 yen/day, 500 yen/2hours |
| 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) |
| info@coworking.tokyo.jp | |
| Phone | +81-3-5542-0470 |
NinetyTwo 13 – by Tokyo Chapter
A new 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 everyday |
| Price | 2,000 yen/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) |
| info@ninetytwo13.com | |
| Phone | +81-3-6721-0175 |
Co-ba Shibuya
Stylish coworking spot in Shibuya, they have English info on their website and regular events. There is a branch in Akasaka and Shimokitazawa too, and one in development for Ikebukuro.
Facilities: Blackboard, library.
Links: website
| Area | Shibuya |
|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Closed | Weekends and holidays |
| Price | 2,000 yen/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 ) |
| info@co-ba.jp | |
| Phone | +81-3-5542-0470 |
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 yen/2hours, 1,500 yen/1day |
| 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) |
| info@kokemusazu.com | |
| Phone | +81-3-6383-0144 |
Open Office-Copernica
Classy coworking space. Turns into a bar in the evenings.
Facilities: Individual tables, events (guests welcome).
Links: website
| Area | Koenji |
|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 – 17:30 |
| Closed | Weekends and holidays |
| Price | 1,000 yen/day, 500 yen/2 hours, 300 yen/1 hour |
| Eng Speaking? | Yes |
| Registration | Nothing required |
| Address | Iseichi Building 2F 3-4-10 Kouenji Suginami-ku Tokyo |
| Nearest Station | 5 mins from Koenji (JR Chuo / Sobu Line) |
| info@office-copernica.com | |
| Phone | +81-3-6671-4144 |
The SNACK
Coworking in the glitzy Ginza area. You can work for free for two hours if you buy a drink.
Facilities: Printer, scanner, individual tables, cafe.
Links: website
| Area | Ginza |
|---|---|
| Open | 9:30-23:00, 10:00 – 18:00 on weekends |
| Closed | Holidays |
| Price | 1,620 yen/day |
| 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) |
| igarashi@the-snack.jp | |
| Phone | +81-3-5537-5862 |
HAPON Shinjuku
Large open plan 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 Saturday |
| Closed | Sundays and holidays |
| Price | 2,000 yen/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) |
| info@hapon.asia | |
| Phone | +81-3-3363-3623 |
Allincco Office ありんこオフィス
Starts at 100 yen per 15 mins, is capped at 1,500 yen per day AND you get free drinks! The rate goes down to 800 yen for the 6pm-10pm slot and there is a 1000 yen 10am-7pm slot too.
Facilities: Printer.
Links: website
| Area | Shibuya |
|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 – 22:00 |
| Closed | Year end only |
| Price | 100 yen/15 mins, capped at 1,500 yen/day |
| Eng Speaking? | A little/sometimes |
| Registration | Nothing required |
| Address | 1-20-16, Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
| Nearest Station | 1 min from Shibuya |
| info@ants-office.com | |
| Phone | +81-03-6434-1550 |
Studio Geeks
A stone’s throw from Tokyo University.
Facilities: Printer, scanner, individual tables, free drinks, vending machine, events (guests welcome).
Links: website
| Area | Hongo |
|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 – 21:00 |
| Closed | Weekends and holidays |
| Price | 2,000 yen/day or 500 yen/hour (pay in advance) |
| Eng Speaking? | A little/sometimes |
| Registration | Nothing required |
| Address | Kasiwaya Bld.4F, 3-40-11, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo |
| Nearest Station | 5 mins from Hongosanchome (Tokyo Metro) |
| info@studiogeeks.co | |
| Phone | +81-3-3868-2900 |
Pasela’s cowork パセラのコワーク
Coworking office slightly outside of Shinjuku, where you can pay extra for a 1 – 3 person booth.
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 | 2,000 yen/day, 1,500 yen/5 hours, 1,000yen/2hours |
| 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 Higahsishinjuku (Tokyo Metro) |
| co-work@pasela.co.jp | |
| Phone | 0120-759-589 (inside Japan only) |
Gotanda Coworking Space Pao Pao パオ
Coworking space with 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 | 2nd Sunday of the month – some holidays – check website |
| Price | 300 yen/hour, 2,000 yen/day (sometimes they have 1/2 price discounts) |
| 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) |
| gotanda@pa-o.jp | |
| Phone | +81-3-6277-3892 |
Co-working & Cafe Beez
English website, cheapo-friendly billing in 10-minute increments, plus space availability in real-time tweets on Twitter! Three branches at the moment: Shibuya, Yurakucho and Ginza.
Facilities: Printer, scanner, free drinks, events (guests welcome), whiteboard.
Links: website
| Area | Shibuya |
|---|---|
| Open | 07:00 – 22:30, 09:00 – 22:00 on holidays |
| Closed | Year end only |
| Price | 300 yen/hour, weekdays: open – 18:00 1,000 yen,weekdays 18:00 – close 600 yen, weekends: 600 yen/3 hours, 1,600 yen/day |
| Eng Speaking? | No |
| Registration | Nothing required, but best if you can speak some Japanese |
| Address | 7F ,Shibuya 2-chome Bldg. 2-22-14 Shibuya Shibuya-ku Tokyo |
| Nearest Station | 1 min from Shibuya |
| info@beez.co | |
| Phone | +81-3-6805-1090 |
Creative Lounge MOV
High-end coworking spot, located in the brand 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 | 864 yen/hour, initial member card fee 648 yen |
| 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 |
| mov@shibuyamov.com | |
| Phone | +81-3-4533-8000 |
TANEMAKI タネマキ
Cozy coworking space near Yokohama Station.
Facilities: Free drinks.
Links: website
| Area | Yokohama |
|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 – 18:00, closes lunchtime 12:00 – 13:00 |
| Closed | Mondays, year end |
| Price | 600 yen/2 hours, 1,100 yen/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) |
| 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!
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 yen/hour, 1,150 yen/2 hours, 1,650 yen/3 hours, 2,000 yen/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) |
| 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. Good for that work-from-home feel.
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 yen/day, 500 yen/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) |
| 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 space, named “Froh” as in 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 yen/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) |
| staff@ehoop.asia | |
| Phone | +81-3-5925-8470 |
Maffice Bajikouen Maffice馬事公苑
Super convenient childcare service available, 750 yen/hour.
Facilities: Printer, scanner, individual tables, free drinks, vending machine, cafe, events (guests welcome), childcare services.
Links: website
| Area | Yoga |
|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 – 19:00, 10:00 – 18:00 on Saturdays |
| Closed | Sundays and holidays |
| Price | 1,000 yen/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) |
| info@maffice.com | |
| Phone | +81-3-6432-7680 |
PAX Coworking
The first coworking space in Tokyo. Try their style: “working as partying”.
Facilities: Printer, scanner, free drinks, events (guests welcome).
Links: website
| Area | Kyodo |
|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 – 18:00, drop in availability can vary |
| Closed | Check website |
| Price | 1,500 yen/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) |
| kyo.satani@gmail.com | |
| Phone | +81-3-6318-7157 |
01Booster
A coworking space aimed at entrepreneurs and start ups. Mentors are available.
Facilities: Printer, scanner, individual tables, vending machine, events (guests welcome).
Links: website
| Area | Kamiyacho |
|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 – 18:00, weekdays |
| Closed | Weekends and holidays |
| Price | 1,000 yen/day |
| Eng Speaking? | Yes |
| Registration | Nothing required, might not be English-speaking staff if you don’t book in advance |
| Address | Higashi-Azabu 1-7-3 Watanabe 2nd Bldg Minato-ku Tokyo |
| Nearest Station | 5 mins from Akabanebashi (Tokyo Metro) |
| info@01booster.com | |
| Phone | +81-3-6435-5360 |
GLbase SENDAGAYA ジーエルベース千駄ヶ谷
Cozy little coworking space between Shinjuku and Shibuya.
Facilities: Printer, scanner, individual tables, copy machine, lockers.
Links: website
| Area | Sendagaya |
|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 – 21:00; Wed, Sat and Sun closes 17:30 |
| Closed | Year end, special summer holiday (check website) |
| Price | 500 yen/morning (till 13:00), 1,000 yen/day |
| Eng Speaking? | Sometimes |
| Registration | Need to fill out a registration form, (in english), advance booking required for weekends |
| Address | Hatomori Building 303 Sendagaya 3-28-8, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
| Nearest Station | 4 mins from Kitasando (Tokyo Metro) |
| info@glbase.jp | |
| Phone | +81-3-6434-0586 |
BUKATSUDO Work Lounge
Large coworking space near the Yokohama waterfront. Has a Barista coffee stand, kitchen, 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 yen/hour, capped at 2,000 yen/day, 300 yen 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) |
| info_bukatsu-do@rebita.co.jp | |
| Phone | +81-45-681-2880 |
PoRTAL Shibuya
Stylish coworking space near Shibuya, 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 yen 6pm – close, weekends 2,000 yen/day, 3-day trial ticket book 3000 yen |
| 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) |
| portal@hituji.jp | |
| Phone | none |
Shinjuku Travelers Coworking
Links: website
| Area | Shinjuku |
|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 – 22:00 |
| Closed | Mondays |
| Price | 1,000-1500 yen/day, 600 yen/2hours |
| Eng Speaking? | Yes |
| Registration | None |
| Address | 101 Shinjuku-4chome-office, 4-3-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku |
| Nearest Station | 5 mins from JR Shinjuku, 1 min from Shinjuku-3chome (Tokyo Metro) |
| welcome@tracoworking.com | |
| Phone | +81-50-5453-0389 |
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 & event room, whiteboard, projector, video camera, sound system, and power-nap bean bag.
Links: website
| Area | Ginza |
|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 – 18:00 |
| Closed | |
| Price | 500 yen/hour or 2,000 yen/day |
| Eng Speaking? | Yes |
| Registration | Nothing required |
| Address | 4F Ginza Kato Bld, Ginza 8-18-3, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 (http://goo.gl/maps/G0RSz) |
| Nearest Station | 3 mins from Tsukiji Shijo (Tokyo Metro) |
| info@ginzahub.com | |
| Phone | +81-90-3338-1965 |
Summary Table
| Name | Area | Opens | Closes | English-speaking staff available | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coworking Space Kayabacho, Co-Edo | Kayabacho | 10:00 | 21:00 | yes | 1,000 yen/day, 500 yen/2 hours | Ninetytwo13 | Roppongi | 10:00 | 19:00 | yes | 2 000 yen/day |
| co-ba shibuya | Shibuya | 10:00 | 19:00 | sometimes | 2 000 yen/day |
| kokemusaz | Koenji | 10:00 | 22:00 | sometimes | 1,500 yen/day, 500 yen/2 hours |
| open office-copernica | Koenji | 11:00 | 17:30 | yes | 1,000 yen/day, 500 yen/2 hours |
| the SNACK | Ginza | 09:00 | 23:00 | sometimes | 1,620 yen/day |
| HAPON Shinjuku | Shinjuku | 10:00 | 19:00 | sometimes | 2,000 yen/day |
| Allincco Office | Shibuya | 09:00 | 22:00 | sometimes | 1,500 yen/day, 100 yen/15 mins |
| Studio Geeks | Hongo | 10:00 | 21:00 | sometimes | 2,000 yen/day, 500 yen/hour |
| Pasela’cowork | Shinjuku | 9:30 | 23:00 | no | 2,000 yen/day, 1,000 yen/2 hours |
| Gotanda Coworking Space pao | Gotanda | 09:00 | 22:00 | no | 2,000 yen/day |
| Co-working & Cafe beez | Shibuya | 07:00 | 22:30 | no | 300 yen/hour |
| Creative Lounge MOV | Shibuya | 09:00 | 22:00 | sometimes | 864 yen/hour, initial reg fee 648 yen |
| TANEMAKI | Yokohama | 09:00 | 18:00 | no | 1,100 yen/day, 600 yen/2 hours |
| Basis Point | Shinbashi | 08:00 | 22:00 | no | 2,000 yen/day, 600 yen/hour |
| Hanare Hibarigaoka | Kurihara | 10:00 | 19:00 | sometimes | 1,000 yen/day, 500 yen/4 hours |
| Froh Coworking | Yotsuya | 10:00 | 19:00 | sometimes | 1,000 yen/day |
| Maffice bajikouen | Yoga | 09:00 | 19:00 | sometimes | 1,000 yen/hour |
| PAX Coworking | Kyodo | 10:00 | 18:00 | yes | 1,500 yen/day |
| 01Booster | Kamiyacho | 10:00 | 18:00 | yes | 1,000 yen/day |
| GLbase SENDAGAYA | Sendagaya | 09:30 | 21:00 | sometimes | 1,000 yen/day. 500 yen/morning |
| BUKATSUDO WORK LOUNGE | Yokohama | 07:00 | 23:00 | sometimes | 2,000 yen/day, 500 yen/hour |
| PoRTAL Shibuya | Shibuya | 18:00 | 22:00 | no | 1,200 yen/evening, weekends 2,000yen/day |
| Shinjuku Travelers Coworking | Shinjuku | 13:00 | 22:00 | yes | 1,000-1500 yen/day, 600 yen/2hours |
| Ginza Hub | Ginza | 11:00 | 18:00 | yes | 2,000 yen/day, 500 yen/hour |
Further Resources
This article was originally published on April 22, 2015 and was updated by Carey Finn in August 2016.
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