Office space for rent in Japan
Office space for rent by city in Japan
Tokyo
Japan's capital and the world's largest metropolitan economy — office towers from Marunouchi and Ōtemachi to the tech clusters of Shibuya and Roppongi. Office space in Tokyo →
Osaka
The business capital of Kansai and Japan’s second economy — offices around Umeda, Honmachi and the Midōsuji corridor. Office space in Osaka →
Nagoya
The heart of Japan’s manufacturing belt and home of the automotive industry — offices cluster around Meieki and Sakae. Office space in Nagoya →
Fukuoka
Kyushu’s gateway and Japan’s startup city — the Tenjin Big Bang redevelopment is adding a new generation of office space. Office space in Fukuoka →
Yokohama
Japan’s second-largest city and historic port next door to Tokyo — modern offices in Minato Mirai 21 and around Yokohama Station. Office space in Yokohama →
Hiroshima
The economic centre of the Chūgoku region, with offices around Kamiya-chō and Hatchōbori. Office space in Hiroshima →
Sendai
The largest city of Tōhoku and its administrative hub — offices concentrate around Sendai Station and Aoba-dōri. Office space in Sendai →
Sapporo
Hokkaidō’s capital and a growing IT and back-office location — offices around Sapporo Station and Ōdōri. Office space in Sapporo →
Kyoto
The ancient capital with a modern tech side — home of global electronics and gaming companies, offices around Karasuma and Kyoto Station. Office space in Kyoto →
Kumamoto
A fast-rising Kyushu city, boosted by the semiconductor cluster growing around it. Office space in Kumamoto →
Chiba
East of Tokyo, with the Makuhari New City business district and convention centre. Office space in Chiba →
Mito
The capital of Ibaraki Prefecture, north-east of the Tokyo metropolitan area. Office space in Mito →
Guides & articles
Tokyo office market in 2026: rents, vacancy and where demand is headingGrade-A rents are climbing again while new towers reshape Marunouchi, Toranomon and Shibuya.
How to rent an office in Japan: a step-by-step guide for foreign companiesGuarantors, security deposits and paperwork — the Japanese leasing process demystified.
Japanese office leases explained: futsū vs teiki, deposits and restorationThe two contract types, the 6–12 month deposit and the genjō kaifuku restoration rule.
What office space really costs in Japan: Tokyo vs Osaka vs FukuokaRents per tsubo, deposits and the hidden extras — a realistic budget by city.
Tsubo, square metres and 'gross' vs 'net': how Japan measures officesOne tsubo is 3.3 m² — but which square metres are you actually paying for?
Coworking, serviced office or conventional lease in Japan: which fits?Deposits of 12 months vs move-in tomorrow — the real trade-offs in the Japanese market.
Where to base your office in Tokyo: Marunouchi, Shibuya, Shinjuku and beyondEach Tokyo district has its own industry DNA — match yours before you sign.
The best Japanese cities to rent an office in, comparedTokyo for reach, Osaka for value, Fukuoka for startups, Sapporo for cost — a city-by-city view.
Setting up a company in Japan: the registered address and your first officeKK or GK, the tōki address, and why your office choice affects your bank account.
Virtual offices in Japan: a prestige address without the rentFrom ¥5,000 a month for a Ginza address — what virtual offices can and cannot do.
Renting an office in Osaka: Umeda, Honmachi and the Midōsuji corridorKansai's business capital offers Tokyo-grade towers at half the rent.
Fukuoka for startups: offices in Japan's fastest-changing cityStartup visas, the Tenjin Big Bang and rents a third of Tokyo — Fukuoka makes its pitch.Frequently asked questions
Rents are quoted per tsubo (3.3 m²) per month and usually include common-area charges. Grade-A space in central Tokyo runs about ¥30,000–55,000 per tsubo, while Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka offer comparable quality from roughly ¥13,000–27,000.
Conventional leases require a refundable security deposit (shikikin/hoshōkin) of 6–12 months' rent. Serviced offices and coworking spaces typically ask for only 1–2 months, which is why many companies start there.
Yes. Landlords screen company documents and financials, and newly registered subsidiaries are usually asked to use a guarantor company. Serviced offices have lighter screening and can be occupied within days.
Among the major markets, Sapporo, Sendai and Hiroshima are the most affordable (from about ¥9,000 per tsubo). Fukuoka and Osaka balance low costs with big-city infrastructure, at roughly a third to a half of Tokyo rents.
In most cases yes — many plans explicitly allow commercial registration (tōki). Note that banks look more favourably on addresses with real presence, and some licensed industries require dedicated physical office space.
Serviced offices and coworking: days. A conventional lease takes 1–3 months including screening and fit-out, and large new-tower space is often committed 12–18 months before completion.