Discover Tokyo's Best Free Remote Work Spots: A Comprehensive Guide
Hey there, Lunchclubbers! 🍱!
Ever found yourself wishing for a change of scenery from your usual work-from-home setup? Or perhaps you're in between meetings in the city and need a spot to catch up on emails? Well, you're in luck!
We've scoured the city to bring you a comprehensive guide to the best free remote work spots in Tokyo. From stylish cafes to state-of-the-art coworking spaces offered by big corporations, and even libraries with computer access, we've got you covered.
So grab your laptop, and let's dive into the world of Tokyo's best kept secrets for remote work. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite spot!
This article is based on the information of this japanese article.
Free Spaces
Free spaces are not facilities specifically for remote work, but are spots where you can use freely within the rules set by the facility.
It's a good idea to prepare a tethering environment or mobile battery for places without WiFi or power outlets.
Tokyo Midtown Tower 5F Liaison Center Library
You need to make a reservation in advance.
From their website:
We offer four desk seats by the window that you can reserve in advance (for free). Each reservation allows for up to two 90-minute sessions. If there are no reservations, anyone is welcome to use these seats. Feel free to bring your own drinks, as long as they have a lid. However, we kindly ask you to refrain from bringing any other food or drink.
Reservation website: https://llreservation2023-07.peatix.com/view
The reservation website seems to change every month. Just replace in the URL the number of the month you want to make a reservation for. For example, the reservations for august 2023 are probably going to be at: https://llreservation2023-08.peatix.com/view
Basic Information
| Power | Available |
| WiFi | Available |
| Address | 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, International Design Liaison Center |
| Access | Directly connected to Roppongi Station on the Toei Oedo Line, Exit 8. |
| Directly connected to Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line via an underground passage. About 8 minutes on foot from Nogizaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line. | |
| Operating Hours | Irregular *Reservation required in advance |
| Official Site | Link |
Times CAFÉ
This is a cafe on the 2nd floor of the headquarters of Park24 Co., Ltd., known for its coin parking.
Surprisingly, you can use the seats without ordering a drink. The cafe menu is also generally cheap.
The space is stylish and the seats are spacious, so it's highly recommended. (It's such a good place that I wouldn't want to tell anyone if I lived in Tokyo.)
On weekdays, there are many people working remotely or having business meetings, and on weekends, there are many families with small children.
Basic Information
| Power | Available |
| WiFi | Available |
| Address | 2-20-4 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo |
| Park24 Group Headquarters Building 2F | |
| Access | 2 minutes walk from JR Gotanda Station |
| Operating Hours | [Mon-Fri] 8:00-20:00 |
| [Sat, Sun, Holidays] 11:00-18:00 | |
| Official Site | Link |
WATERS Takeshiba Theater Building
This space is like a stylish coworking space.
There is no power or WiFi, but there are chairs and desks, so you can work remotely.
The sea is just outside, so you can refresh yourself by looking at Tokyo Bay, and there are plenty of restaurants in the area.
Food is prohibited, but drinks seem to be okay.
Basic Information
| Power | Not Available |
| WiFi | Not Available |
| Address | 1-10-30 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
| Access | 6 minutes walk from JR/Monorail "Hamamatsucho" station North exit |
| 7 minutes walk from Subway Oedo Line/Asakusa Line "Daimon" station B1・B2 exit | |
| 3 minutes walk from Yurikamome "Takeshiba" station 2B exit | |
| Operating Hours | 11:00 – 23:00 |
| Official Site | Link |
WHAT Cafe
This is an art gallery cafe.
You can work remotely while looking at art in a spacious space with high ceilings.
Since it says free admission on the official Instagram, it seems that you can use it even without using the cafe.
Basic Information
| Power | Not Available |
| WiFi | Available |
| Address | 2-1-11 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo |
| Access | 5 minutes walk from Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Line Tennozu Isle Station Central Exit |
| 4 minutes walk from Tokyo Rinkai High-Speed Railway Rinkai Line Tennozu Isle Station B Exit | |
| 15 minutes walk from JR Shinagawa Station Konan Exit | |
| Operating Hours | 11:00 – 18:00 Irregular holidays |
| Official Site | Link |
Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku 6F Omohara no Mori
You can work remotely surrounded by trees.
Comfort may vary depending on the season and weather, but it might be good to use it for a change of pace in a different environment.
Basic Information
| Power | Not Available |
| WiFi | Available |
| Address | 4-30-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
| Access | 1 minute walk from Chiyoda Line/Fukutoshin Line "Meiji Jingumae" Station Exit 5 |
| 7 minutes walk from Chiyoda Line/Hanzomon Line/Ginza Line "Omotesando" Station Exit A2 | |
| 4 minutes walk from JR Yamanote Line "Harajuku" Station | |
| Operating Hours | 8:30-22:00 |
| Official Site | Link |
Coworking Spaces Provided by Large Companies
In this section, we'll explore some of the top-notch coworking spaces provided by large corporations in Tokyo. Let's take a look at what these corporate giants have to offer.
AWS Startup Loft Tokyo
This is open to the general public on the 17th floor of the building where Amazon's office is located.
It was closed for a long time due to the Corona disaster, but it was revived in November 2022.
You can use it by having an AWS account ID and registering a separate account for using AWS Loft in advance.
Basic Information
| Power | Available |
| WiFi | Available |
| Address | Address: 3-1-1 Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Meguro Central Square 17F |
| Access | 1 minute walk from JR Meguro Station |
| Operating Hours | Weekdays 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Official Site | Link |
Deloitte Tohmatsu Innovation Park
Deloitte Tohmatsu, a global consulting powerhouse, operates this coworking space. Having just opened its doors in October 2022, it's a fresh addition to Tokyo's coworking scene.
Nestled behind the Tokyo International Forum near Yurakucho Station, the location is a breeze to reach from both Yurakucho and Tokyo Stations. What's truly astonishing is that you can access this expansive, high-quality space without spending a dime, much like the AWS Loft.
Just remember, you'll need to set up an account beforehand to get in on this fantastic deal.
Basic Information
| Power | Available |
| WiFi | Available |
| Address | 3-3-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Shin-Tokyo Building 8F |
| Access | 1 minute walk from JR Yurakucho Station |
| Operating Hours | Weekdays 9:30 – 19:00 |
| Official Site | Link |
Libraries
Next up, we're spotlighting libraries that offer computer access. Keep in mind, though, that many of these places do have time limits on usage.
But don't worry - if it's not too crowded, you can often extend your time by simply reapplying.
One important heads-up: due to the quiet nature of libraries, video conferencing isn't typically possible. So, plan your work accordingly!
Kita Ward Central Library
This is a stylish library made of red brick. The disadvantage is that it is difficult to access from the nearest JR Oji Station. It is recommended to use the loop bus as it is on a hill.
Basic Information
| Power | Available |
| WiFi | Available |
| Address | 1-2-5 Jujo-dai, Kita-ku, Tokyo |
| Access | Get off at "Central Library" by community bus from JR Keihin Tohoku Line/Tokyo Metro Namboku Line Oji Station North Exit (in front of Kita Topia) |
| 15 minutes walk from JR Keihin Tohoku Line/Tokyo Metro Namboku Line Oji Station |
| Operating Hours | Weekdays & Saturdays 9:00-20:00 |
||Sundays & Holidays 9:00-17:00|
| Official Site | Link |