OSSCafe, Shimokitazawa

The oldest coworking space in Tokyo

Tsutomu Kawamura
OpenSource Cafe
2 min readJul 2, 2019

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We have a cafe for conversation and small meetings. If you prefer a quiet environment, our library is the best place for concentration. Our members can use our workshop, too.

Workshop / Library / Cafe

Access

From the West Exit (Inokashira) or East Exit (Odakyu) of Shimokitazawa-station, take a little stroll through the town. Our space is located in a calm residential area. We have some bicycle ports at the front of our cafe.

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  • 7-minute walk from Shimokitazawa Station / Inokashira or Odakyu line
  • 6-minute walk from Shindaita Station / Inokashira line

Features and equipment

  • ⚡ WiFi and electricity
  • 📺 External displays (seven seats / one is 4K, others are Full HD)
  • 📃 Laser printer (B&W)
  • 🔒 Auto-lock security
  • 🔑 Personal card-key for Ticket Members and Monthly Members
  • 📅 365-day entry for Ticket Members and Monthly Members
  • 🕐 24-hour entry for Monthly Members
  • ☕ Free coffee and tea for Ticket Members and Monthly Members *donation based

Our members share a lot of gadgets and tools! Feel free to use them.

  • Basics — measure, cutter, stapler, caliper, screwdriver…
  • Electric — soldering iron, ammeter…
  • Make3D printer, CNC router, bandsaw, circularsaw…
  • Video — camera, video switcher, sound mixer… see details
  • Sports & play — board games, guitar, Oculus, Air pump for bikes…

There’re more than a hundred tools. If you have a question, let us know.

Contact Us

  • ☕ 6–11–14-G1 Daita, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan 155–0033
  • 📞 070–5431–5221
  • 📧 cafe@cognitom.com

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Tsutomu Kawamura
OpenSource Cafe

A programmer. A product designer at Librize. I opened OpenSource Cafe in Shimokitazawa (Tokyo) in 2011. Now building the second place in Shiratori (Chiba).