Destinations/Tokyo

Japan

🗼 Tokyo

Coworking hubLong-stay readyEasy visa

At a glance

Internet speed

★★★★★Great for video calls

Cafés & coworking at 100Mbps+ everywhere; no pocket Wi-Fi needed

Monthly cost

~₩1.6M / monthModerate

Stay 90 + Food 40 + Transit 20 + Other 10 (₩10K units)

Best season

Mar–May, Sep–Nov

Visa

Visa-free 90 days

Time zone

UTC+9 (same as Korea)

Direct flight

~2h 20m direct from Seoul

Plug & voltage

100V · Type A — adapter needed

Payments

Cards widely spreading; carry cash for small eateries

The good

✓Zero jet lag from Korea
✓Top-tier internet & café infra
✓90 visa-free days
✓Plenty of coworking-equipped stays

The trade-offs

✕Living cost on the high side for Asia
✕Hotel spikes in sakura & year-end peaks
✕Rush-hour subway crowds

Editor's honest take — trade-offs included.

When to go

Best season💧 Rainy

Jan

5°

Feb

6°

Mar

9°

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Apr

14°

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May

19°

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Jun

22°

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Jul

26°

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Aug

27°

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Sep

24°

💧💧

Oct

18°

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Nov

13°

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Dec

8°

Approximate monthly averages — check the latest forecast before you travel.

One-week workation plan

An editor-suggested Mon–Fri rhythm — follow it or cherry-pick.

Mon

Arrive & set up

Transfer to your stay, connect your eSIM, and scout the neighborhood.

Book pickup

Tue

Deep work in Shibuya

Zero jet lag — keep your normal rhythm with focus blocks at a coworking floor or café.

See work-ready stays

Wed

Work AM, explore PM

After a focused morning, hop around town on a subway pass.

See subway pass

Thu

Deep work day

Late-week sprint on internet solid enough for every call.

Fri

Wrap up & weekend prep

Close early and line up weekend activities in advance.

Pick weekend activities

FAQ

Can Koreans stay in Tokyo visa-free?

Visa-free 90 days. Always check the latest official notice before departure.

What monthly budget should I plan for a Tokyo workation?

~₩1.6M / month — Stay 90 + Food 40 + Transit 20 + Other 10 (₩10K units). Actual costs vary by lifestyle.

Is the internet in Tokyo good enough for remote work?

Great for video calls (★5/5). Cafés & coworking at 100Mbps+ everywhere; no pocket Wi-Fi needed.

When is the best time for a Tokyo workation?

Mar–May, Sep–Nov.

Recommended stay

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Booking.com

The Millennials Shibuya

Built-in coworking

★ 8.7 (2,005 reviews)

.andwork coworking (100Mbps+, free phone booths) on 3F plus a 4F lounge. 6 min from Shibuya station, free coffee and happy hour.

Work setupCoworking at 100Mbps+Free phone booths6 min to Shibuya

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