Japan’s second city is full of amazing restaurants and great sights. It’s also on our list of best workcation spots in Kansai, so pack your laptop, get some takoyaki and settle in at one of the best coworking spaces in Osaka.
Fun Fact
Osaka is often referred to as “the nation’s kitchen” Tenka no Daidokoro (天下の台所) because of its large selection of restaurants highlighting local cuisine. The city is famous for dishes such as takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and kushikatsu.
Osaka’s Different Districts
As a major city, Osaka is obviously quite large. It’s usually divided into 3 districts, namely:
- Umeda, or the eastern side of the city
- Namba, the southern side of the city
- Osaka castle area, known for its ubiquitous tourist attraction
Each of these areas has a selection of great coworking spaces.
Umeda
Also known as the Osaka station area, this is where the bullet train stops and is the gateway to the city, and perhaps kansai as a whole. It’s thus a great place for coworking as well.
WeWork LINKS UMEDA
Facilities: Common room, meeting rooms, wellness room for parents as well as WiFi
Includes: A hotel in the building
Cost: Depends on which plan you choose
Operating Hours: 08:30-18:00 weekdays
Directions: Google Maps
WeWork Midosuji Frontier
Facilities: Common room, meeting rooms, wellness room for parents as well as WiFi
Includes: Common room with a takoyaki theme
Cost: Depends on which plan you choose
Operating Hours: 08:30-20:00 weekdays
Directions: Google Maps
ONthe Umeda
Facilities: Work rooms, seminar rooms as well as WiFi
Includes: A variety of drinks at the cafe
Cost: Depends on which plan you choose
Operating Hours: 08:30-20:00 daily
Directions: Google Maps
Reqree Dojima
Facilities: Meeting room, lounge, private office, cafe plus WiFi
Includes: Coffee as well as help with registering new businesses
Cost: Depends on which plan you choose
Operating Hours: 10:00-17:30 weekdays
Directions: Google Maps
Common room Umeda
Facilities: Rental office, conference room, and of course WiFi
Includes: Concierge service
Cost: ¥ 2,200 per day
Operating Hours: 09:00-18:00 weekdays
Directions: Google Maps
zxy
Facilities: Private meeting rooms, private offices, lockers as well as WiFi
Includes: Drinks
Cost: Depends on which plan you choose
Operating Hours: 07:00-21:00 weekdays
Directions: Google Maps
Work PLACE COCOLO Osaka
Facilities: Lounge area, semi-private booths as well as WiFi
Includes: Soundproof booths
Cost: Depends on which plan you choose
Operating Hours: 08:00-20:00 weekdays
Directions: Google Maps
WORKING SWITCH ELK
Facilities: Meeting rooms, private booths, and of course WiFi
Includes: Coffee as well as help with registering a new business
Cost: ¥ 3, 300 per day
Operating Hours: 08:00-20:00 weekdays
Directions: Google Maps
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Namba
Namba is, arguably, the heart and soul of Osaka. It’s the location of the famous Dotonbori canal, a famous sightseeing and culinary spot. It stands to reason that there are thus lots of coworking spaces in the area as well.
BIZcomfort Namba
Facilities: Rental office, work booth, as well as WiFi
Includes: Help with registering a new business
Cost: ¥1, 650 per day
Operating Hours: Always open
Directions: Google Maps
WeWork Namba SkyO
Facilities: Common room, meeting rooms, wellness room for parents as well as WiFi
Includes: Direct connection to Namba station
Cost: Depends on which plan you choose
Operating Hours: 08:30-18:00 weekdays
Directions: Google Maps
Myx
Facilities: Monitor for rent, projector for rent, private office as well as WiFi
Includes: Free drink
Cost: ¥2, 000 per day
Operating Hours: 10:00-18:00 weekdays
Directions: Google Maps
Regus – Osaka, Kintetsu Namba/Namba Parks
Facilities: Rental office, networking event space as well as Wifi
Includes: Access to various events
Cost: Depends on which plan you choose
Operating Hours: 08:30-18:00 weekdays
Directions: Google Maps
H¹T Namba
Facilities: Booths, meeting rooms, as well as WiFi
Includes: Stationary and drink corner
Cost: Depends on which plan you choose
Operating Hours: 08:15-21:00 weekdays
Directions: Google Maps
Namba Coworking
Facilities: WiFi as well as plugs for charging
Includes: Pet-friendly environment
Cost: ¥1, 000 per day
Operating Hours: 18:00-23:00 daily
Directions: Google Maps
Osaka Castle Area
Osaka castle is a must-see for anyone visiting Japan. The area around the castle is also somewhat less crowded than, say, Namba. This makes it a great place for a stroll. There are, of course, also some great coworking spaces.
The Deck
Facilities: Conference room, event space and of course WiFi
Includes: Entrepreneurship consultation desk for women
Cost: ¥2, 200 per day
Operating Hours: 09:00-18:00 weekdays/10:00-18:00 weekends
Directions: Google Maps
Co-Box
Facilities: Variety of printers as well as WiFi
Includes: 3D printer
Cost: Depends on which plan you choose
Operating Hours: 10:00-21:00 (Closed on Sundays)
Directions: Google Maps
Upper Zone
Facilities: Pantry, meeting room, locker, as well as WiFi
Includes: Coffee and tea
Cost: ¥2, 000 per day
Operating Hours: 10:00-21:00 daily
Directions: Google Maps
Osakan Space
Facilities: Power supply, office supplies as well as WiFi
Includes: Massage equipment as well as coffee
Cost: ¥2, 200 per day
Operating Hours: 10:00-18:00 weekdays
Directions: Google Maps
OTEMAE space
Facilities: Private rooms, meeting rooms, lockers and of course WiFi
Includes: Free drink
Cost: ¥1, 500 per day
Operating Hours: 09:00-18:00 weekdays (10:00-15:00 on Wednesdays)
Directions: Google Maps
OBP Academia
Facilities: Conference room, library, cafe as well as internet
Includes: Seminars and events
Cost: ¥2, 000 per day (for cafe and lounge only)
Operating Hours: 08:00-22:00 Monday-Saturday/09:00-18:00 Sundays
Directions: Google Maps
Senbado Office
Facilities: Private rooms, lounge, copy machine as well as WiFi
Includes: Help with registering a new business
Cost: Depends on which plan you choose
Operating Hours: 09:30-18:00 weekdays
Directions: Google Maps
.andwork Osaka
Facilities: Restaurant, bar as well as WiFi
Includes: Happy hour, a free drink as well as a billiard table
Cost: ¥2, 000 per day
Operating Hours: 08:00-22:00 daily
Directions: Google Maps
Coworking Beyond Osaka
If you want to explore more of western Japan, head over to our article on the best workcation spots in Kansai.
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