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Office Space in Tokyo — Flexible Workspaces in Prime Wards

Tokyo is the largest metropolitan economy in the world and the headquarters base for a vast share of Japan's — and Asia's — leading companies. Whether you need a trophy floor in the Marunouchi financial core or affordable rental space on the city fringe, the capital pairs a world-class business district with an unrivalled rail network. From Grade A towers in Otemachi to shared workspaces in Shibuya, RentOfficeToday.com makes it simple to explore and compare office space in Tokyo.

At a glance: Grade A rent in the central five wards around ¥34,000–37,000 per tsubo per month (an 18-year high in 2025) · Grade A vacancy near 1–2.5%, with Otemachi and Marunouchi close to fully occupied at about 0.7% · the leading financial and corporate-HQ hub in Japan · one of the densest urban rail networks on earth, plus Haneda and Narita airports.

Why base your business in the capital

Tokyo is the political, financial, and corporate heart of Japan and one of the most important commercial centres in the world. A deep, highly educated talent pool, political stability, and a dense concentration of head offices — global banks, trading houses, technology firms, and the Japan bases of multinationals across every sector — make it a magnet for occupiers. The city anchors a metropolitan area of more than 30 million people and a business ecosystem without equal in the region.

Connectivity is a defining strength. An exceptionally dense network of JR, metro, and private rail lines links every commercial ward, while Haneda and Narita airports connect the capital to the region and the world. Modern workplaces cluster around major stations and interchange hubs, keeping commutes short and talent within reach.

The leasing market itself is exceptionally tight and quality-driven. Grade A rents in the central five wards climbed to roughly ¥34,000–37,000 per tsubo per month in 2025 — an 18-year high after several quarters of steady growth — while Grade A vacancy fell towards 1–2.5%. In prime Otemachi and Marunouchi, vacancy is near zero at about 0.7%, and the best buildings are effectively full. A persistent flight to quality, a tapering supply pipeline, and intensifying competition for talent continue to support demand for prime, well-located space, even as some newer bayside buildings carry higher vacancy.

Office Space for Rent Across Tokyo: Featured Business Centers

Tokyo's office market spans everything from trophy towers in the Otemachi and Marunouchi financial core to compact, well-located suites in Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Minato-ku. Because the central five wards are running near-record-low vacancy, current listings offer a useful snapshot of what tenants can expect to pay by district and building class. Below are a few examples currently on the market.

In the prestige financial district by Tokyo Station, Marunouchi Tekko Building at 1-8-2 Marunouchi has a 12 m² office on the 23rd floor available at $28 per m² per month ($345 per month total) — a compact, prestige-address option for teams that want a Marunouchi presence without a large footprint. Nearby, Otemachi 1st Square at 1-5-1 Otemachi offers a comparable 12 m² office on the 5th floor at the same $28 per m² rate ($345 per month total), putting tenants steps from Tokyo Station in one of Japan's tightest and most sought-after leasing markets.

For companies drawn to Tokyo's technology and creative scene, Shibuya Mark City at 1-12-3 Dogenzaka has a 12 m² office on the 5th floor of a 20-story tower, priced at $20 per m² per month ($250 per month total) — one of the more accessible rates on this list, and a strong fit for startups and media companies wanting a Shibuya station address. A short distance away, Shibuya Koendori Building at 1-23-14 Jinnan offers a 12 m² office on the 18th floor at $28 per m² per month ($345 per month total), suited to teams that want to be right in the middle of Shibuya's shopping and entertainment core.

In Shinjuku, Zenken Plaza at 1-4-11 Nishi-Shinjuku has an 11 m² office on the 5th floor at $24 per m² per month ($265 per month total), placing tenants near the world's busiest station with excellent transport in every direction.

For a Minato-ku address, two options stand out. Roppongi Denki Building at 6-1-20 Roppongi has a 13 m² office on the 23rd floor at $25 per m² per month ($325 per month total), close to the Roppongi Hills and Azabudai Hills complexes favored by global firms and technology companies. And in Shinagawa, a corporate gateway with strong Shinkansen and Haneda airport access, Shinagawa Grand Central at 2-16-4 Konan offers a 12 m² office on the 15th floor at $25 per m² per month ($300 per month total).

For a premium Ginza address, Okura Annex at 3-4-1 Ginza has a 12 m² office on the 21st floor at $29 per m² per month ($350 per month total) — the highest per-m² rate among these listings, reflecting Ginza's status as one of Tokyo's most prestigious retail and business districts.

Together, these seven business centers illustrate the range tenants can expect across Tokyo's core wards — from a $20-per-m² Shibuya station address to a $29-per-m² Ginza tower — giving a realistic starting point for comparing location, building class, and price before narrowing down a search.

A guide to the main business districts

Rent and character depend heavily on where you settle. These areas span the full spectrum — from prime towers by Tokyo Station to value space further out. The figures below are indicative Grade A asking rents, in Japanese yen per tsubo (about 3.3 m²) per month, generally including common-area maintenance.

Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho

The prestige financial core beside Tokyo Station, home to the head offices of major banks, trading houses, and blue-chip corporations. Vacancy here is near zero and the best towers command the city's highest rents. Indicative: approx. ¥40,000–50,000 per tsubo/month.

Akasaka and Roppongi

A cosmopolitan district favoured by global firms, finance, and technology, anchored by landmark mixed-use complexes such as Roppongi Hills, Toranomon Hills, and Azabudai Hills. Indicative: approx. ¥35,000–45,000 per tsubo/month.

Shibuya

Tokyo's technology and creative hub, popular with IT companies, startups, and media, and reshaped by a wave of station-area redevelopment. Indicative: approx. ¥30,000–40,000 per tsubo/month.

Shinjuku

A vast business district around the world's busiest station, with the West Shinjuku skyscraper cluster and excellent transport in every direction. Indicative: approx. ¥28,000–36,000 per tsubo/month.

Shinagawa and Konan

A corporate gateway with strong Shinkansen and airport access via Haneda, favoured by large firms wanting big, efficient floor plates. Indicative: approx. ¥26,000–34,000 per tsubo/month.

Nihonbashi and Yaesu

The traditional home of finance and pharmaceuticals, being transformed by large-scale redevelopment around the Yaesu side of Tokyo Station. Indicative: approx. ¥28,000–38,000 per tsubo/month.

Beyond the core, districts such as Toranomon and Kamiyacho offer newly redeveloped prime towers, while the bay area — Toyosu and Ariake — and outer wards provide more affordable, and often cheaper, office space in Tokyo, typically well below central Grade A levels. These areas suit teams prioritising cost and floor efficiency over a prestige address.

Flexible workspaces with Regus

For flexible suites and coworking, we work with International Workplace Group (IWG) — the global leader in flexible workspace and the parent company of Regus. This opens up an extensive network of centres across central Tokyo, from Marunouchi and Otemachi to Shinjuku, Shibuya, Roppongi, Shinagawa, and Nihonbashi. Every centre is fully equipped: high-speed WiFi, reception, meeting rooms, and business lounges are included — you only need to bring your laptop.

The IWG group's brands cover every need:

• Regus — the widest network of serviced suites and shared workspaces in the city, at all the major station and business hubs, with access usable worldwide.
• Spaces — creative, design-led environments with a lively community, popular with startups and creative companies.
• HQ — simple, ready-to-use suites with excellent value for money, for teams that want to start quickly and efficiently.
• Signature by Regus — premium space at the best central addresses, with a level of service often compared to a five-star stay.

Coworking and private suites are priced per person and booked flexibly — by the hour, day, or month. You can take a day pass or a dedicated desk in a shared space, a private serviced office quoted per person per month, or a virtual-office address, all through the same network; the exact rate depends on the centre, team size, and contract length. As an example, IWG centres in the Marunouchi and Otemachi area put fully equipped suites and coworking in the heart of the financial district, steps from Tokyo Station.

What you can expect to pay

Rents here are quoted in Japanese yen per tsubo (about 3.3 m²) per month, and Grade A figures generally include common-area maintenance. Actual values depend heavily on location, building grade, and floor level — from well below ¥25,000 per tsubo/month for value space in the outer wards and bay area to ¥40,000–50,000 or more at the best Otemachi and Marunouchi addresses.

The priciest space is, unsurprisingly, in Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Yurakucho, where representative Grade A floors run around ¥40,000–50,000 per tsubo/month, with the central-five-wards Grade A average near ¥34,000–37,000. Akasaka and Roppongi run around ¥35,000–45,000, Shibuya around ¥30,000–40,000, Shinjuku around ¥28,000–36,000, Nihonbashi and Yaesu around ¥28,000–38,000, and Shinagawa around ¥26,000–34,000. For teams seeking cheaper office space in Tokyo, the bay area and outer wards offer the most approachable rates.

A flexible alternative is a coworking desk or serviced suite, where you pay per workstation rather than per tsubo, with furniture, IT, and services included — a turnkey way to secure rental space in Tokyo without a fit-out or a large deposit.

All figures are indicative; the actual price depends on the building, floor, floor area, and lease term.

How rents are structured: per-tsubo rent, CAM, deposit and consumption tax

To build a budget, it helps to understand how quotes are put together. Most space is advertised as a monthly rent per tsubo, often already including common-area maintenance (kyoekihi); some buildings quote the two separately. Consumption tax at 10% applies. Traditional leases are commonly two-year fixed terms and typically require a substantial security deposit — frequently several months, and sometimes six to twelve months in prime buildings — along with a reinstatement (genjō kaifuku) obligation to return the space to its original condition on exit. Free-rent periods have narrowed as the market has tightened. A modern, well-specified building helps keep running costs down and supports long-term value.

Frequently asked questions

How much does office space in Tokyo cost?

In 2025, Grade A rent in the central five wards reached roughly ¥34,000–37,000 per tsubo per month — an 18-year high. Prime Otemachi and Marunouchi run around ¥40,000–50,000, Akasaka and Roppongi around ¥35,000–45,000, Shibuya around ¥30,000–40,000, and Shinjuku around ¥28,000–36,000. The bay area and outer wards offer cheaper options. Grade A rents usually include common-area maintenance, with 10% consumption tax on top. Coworking desks and serviced suites are priced per person and available on flexible terms.

Which districts are best for an office in Tokyo?

Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Yurakucho offer the most prestigious Grade A addresses in the financial core. Akasaka and Roppongi suit global firms and technology, Shibuya is the hub for IT and creative companies, and Shinjuku and Shinagawa combine large floor plates with outstanding transport. Nihonbashi and Yaesu suit finance and pharma, while the bay area and outer wards offer the most approachable rates.

How quickly can I move into an office in Tokyo?

Serviced suites and coworking spaces are generally furnished and ready to use, often within days. A traditionally leased floor takes more time for fit-out — usually from a few weeks to several months, depending on the work involved.

Is there cheap office space in Tokyo?

Yes. While prime central wards command Japan's highest rents, the bay area (Toyosu, Ariake) and outer wards offer more affordable rental space in Tokyo, typically well below central Grade A levels. Coworking desks and serviced offices are also a cost-effective route, since you pay per workstation with services included and avoid a large deposit and fit-out.

Coworking or a private office — which to choose?

Coworking and serviced suites suit startups, small teams, and anyone seeking flexibility without a long-term commitment. A traditional lease makes sense for established companies with a stable footprint that need their own address and a customised layout.

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Cheap office space in Tokyo: real rates from our listings

Our Tokyo catalogue covers 61 business centers with 508 offices for rent, from compact 4 m² rooms to full floors of 786 m². Rents start at $1.86 per sq ft per month; the median across all current listings is $3.02 per sq ft per month, so you can benchmark any offer against the market before viewing.

The cheapest way to get a business office for rent in Tokyo is a small furnished room in a serviced center:

• Roppongi Hills Mori Tower — furnished offices from $130 per month for a 4 m² room;

• Nogizaka Business Court — small business offices from $130 per month;

• Daiwa Azabu Terrace — serviced offices with flexible terms from $130 per month.

Every listing above shows the exact floor, area and monthly price, so comparing cheap office space in Tokyo takes minutes, not days.