A secret co-working space and café concealed behind a door that resembles a bookshelf. Ideal for those who want to escape the busy streets of Shibuya for a while.

What is Forest Library like?

A booklover’s dream. This space is filled with shelves of Japanese books which visitors can pick out and read. It is also a great place to set up your laptop and do some work.

This café works on a time-based system. The minimum time is one-hour for ¥1,000, however this include unlimited soft drinks. You can upgrade to alcoholic drinks for an extra ¥550. If you want to stay for the whole day, it is ¥3,300 (with unlimited soft drinks). There is also book-themed food available.

You can sit at the counter tables for free; however, if you want to relax on the sofa, this will cost an additional ¥500.

  • A haven for book-lovers and those who work remotely.

What to know before you visit Forest Library

Do you need reservations for Forest Library?

No, you can simply walk in. However, first-time visitors might be a little puzzled upon entering, as a bookshelf will be the first thing you see. Simply press the intercom on the left side, and a staff member will slide the bookshelf door open to welcome you in.

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Café
Shibuya
森の図書室
23−3 Udagawacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo
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03-6455-0629
9 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. Mon-Sun
Cash and credit cards
Dine-in
Outdoor Seating
Official site
  • 281 m from Shibuya Station Fukutoshin Line (C16)Ginza Line (G1)Hanzomon Line (Z1)Yamanote Line (JY20)Keio Inokashira Line (IN1)Tōkyū Den-en-toshi Line (DT1)Tōkyū Tōyoko Line (TY1)
  • 0.7 km from Shinsen Station Keio Inokashira Line (IN2)
  • 1.1 km from Meijijingū-mae Station Chiyoda Line (C3)Fukutoshin Line (C15)

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