7 Outdoor Wifi Cafes Near Shibuya, Tokyo for Remote Work
Although summer in Tokyo is unbearable hot midday, it’s pleasant and refreshing in the evening. Any local, visitor, expat, traveler, or digital nomad can take their laptops to one of these 7 outdoor spaces around Harajuku, Shibuya, Daikanyama, and Roppongi, and get work done under a sunset in the warm summer breeze.
Harajuku Area
Starbucks Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku
This Starbucks is on the top of Tokyu Plaza with a view overlooking the Omotesando intersection. Make sure to go here on a weekday, or very early on a weekend, because this place gets crowded quickly. However, large staircases double as seating area on the terrace, so you’ll never have to wait too long for a seat. The WIFI signal reaches outdoors, but you’ll have to go inside and grab a counter seat if you need to charge.
In summer months, you’ll find a truck parked on the terrace selling special Japanese beer and appetizers.
Wifi: ◯
Outlets: △
Hours: Mon-Sun 8:30–23:00 (terrace might close earlier)
URL: https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1306/A130601/13138878/
Nescafe Harajuku
Nescafe is just minutes from Harajuku Station Takeshita Exit, but far enough from Takeshita Street to escape the crowds. The menu here is among the most extensive for a cafe, covering not only Nescafe brand coffee, but unique flavors orange mocha. You could work outside, or spend your whole day here in Nescafe’s comfy and futuristic interior.
Besides coffee, everything from beer, wine, pizza, pasta, curry, taco rice, salads, sandwiches, and desserts are served as well. A 1 day free pass for unlimited coffee and lattes costs 500 yen.
Wifi: ◯
Outlets: △
Hours: Mon-Sun 11:00–21:00
URL: https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1306/A130601/13117460/
Shibuya Area
Weekend Garage Tokyo (WGT)
Like its name implies, Weekend Garage Tokyo is a casual restaurant with a garage space aesthetic. A sign outside advertises free WIFI and free charge, as well as appetizing photos of burgers, pastas, hamburg, karaage, and other lunch sets all around 1,000 yen. WGT has a large variety of seats, and doesn’t get overly crowded because of its slightly remote location between Shibuya and Ebisu, bordering the Yamanote Line.
Wifi: ◯
Outlets: ◯
Hours: Mon-Sun 11:30–23:30
URL: https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1303/A130301/13158522/dtlmap/
Daikanyama Area
Daikanyama T-Site (Starbucks)
Wifi: ◯
Outlets: △
Hours: Mon-Sat 7:00–26:00, Sun 7:00–24:00
URL: http://real.tsite.jp/daikanyama/english/
Tenoha Daikanyama
Tenoha is a small collection of shops and restaurants that border along an outdoor seating area in the center. You’ll often see people buying lunch or a drink from the cafe inside, and eating with friends or working by themselves outdoors.
Wifi: ◯
Outlets: △
Hours: 11:30–23:00
URL: http://tenoha.jp/
6. HyLife Pork TABLE
While technically not a cafe or a place to stay for a long time, Hylife Pork has a terrace with padded seats, a fireplace, and tables wide enough for food and a laptop. This rooftop restaurant is known for its tasty and affordable pork steak lunch options.
Wifi: ◯
Outlets: -
Hours: 11:30–15:00, 18:00–23:00
URL: https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1303/A130303/13199818/
Roppongi Area
Roppongi Hills & Tokyo Midtown
There are plenty of tables, benches, and WIFI hotspots all around the Roppongi area. Restaurants and cafes offer outdoor seating as well, such as Shake Shack, Starbucks, Tully’s amongst several others.
Wifi: ◯
Outlets: ✕
URL: http://www.tokyo-midtown.com/en/
Conclusion
These were just an introduction of places with great outdoor seating and atmosphere, and there are still plenty to discover in Tokyo.
Thinking of going to one of many events at the Goodpatch office soon? Get work done at one of these cafes nearby beforehand.
