TSUTAYA Share Lounge Meitetsu

SHARE LOUNGE 名鉄名古屋

Coworking

3.9

53 reviews

“Not free. But it's a nice place to get some work done on the fly. Snacks and drinks with free refills comes with the seat fee. Has a few open booths you can take calls in.”

via Google Maps

A drop-in coworking lounge on the 8th floor of the Meitetsu Department Store, directly connected to Nagoya Station. Operated by TSUTAYA inside their bookstore floor, Share Lounge sits inside a full-floor TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE. You pay for a seat and get unlimited access to drinks, snacks, and the surrounding bookshelves for the duration of your session.

Pricing is ¥1,100 for 60 minutes or ¥2,750 for a full day. There is also an alcohol plan at ¥1,500 per hour that covers all-you-can-drink beer, highballs, and cocktails. Reservations via the Share Lounge app are available and recommended on busy days to secure a seat. Walk-in is also accepted.

Every seat has power strips. Wi-Fi is included, though one reviewer noted a dead zone in the back-right corner. Cellular signal (particularly Rakuten Mobile) can be weak inside the building. The seating mix includes open tables and semi-private booths that work well for online meetings and calls. Reviewers call the space roomier than most Tokyo Share Lounge locations. The day pass at roughly half the Tokyo price makes it good value by city comparison.

The included snacks and drinks go well beyond a standard drink bar. Reviewers mention cashew nuts, dried figs, banana chips, freeze-dried ginger soup, small breads, Nagoya's local Shiruko Sandwich, and soft serve ice cream alongside hot drinks and juice. Several reviewers describe it as enough for a light lunch. Dietary options are not confirmed in available data. Snack content varies by season.

Noise varies significantly by day. Weekdays are quiet and well-suited for focused work. Weekends draw families and students, with multiple reviewers reporting loud conversations and food brought in from the department store basement. Several reviews recommend noise-canceling headphones as a precaution regardless of when you visit.

CLOSURE NOTICE: Reviews from early 2026 confirm this location is scheduled to close when the Meitetsu Department Store closes. Verify the current status before visiting. The Share Lounge brand operates multiple locations across Japan, so the Nagoya location may relocate.

Workspace & Facilities

Based on Google reviews

All seats powered. Booths can be reserved via the Share Lounge app; open seating is walk-in only.

Power outlets

At all seats

Wi-Fi

Included

Call booths

Semi-private, reservable

Free drinks

Unlimited, included

Free snacks

Unlimited, included

Books

Up to 3 TSUTAYA titles at seat

App booking

Via Share Lounge app

Pricing Plans

Based on Google reviews

Plan	Price	Details
Drop-In (60 min)	¥1,100/hour	Walk-in or app. Drinks and snacks included.
Day Pass	¥2,750/day	Full day access. Drinks and snacks included.
Alcohol Plan	¥1,500/hour	All-you-can-drink beer, highballs, cocktails.

App reservations may unlock discounted rates. Check the Share Lounge app for current promotions.

What's Included

Based on Google reviews

Wi-Fi

Included; avoid back-right corner (dead zone)

Power Outlets

Power strips at all seats

Semi-private Booths

Available for calls and video meetings

Free Drinks

Unlimited refills included with seat fee

Free Snacks

Nuts, sweets, bread, soup; varies seasonally

Books

Bring up to 3 TSUTAYA titles to your seat

Wheelchair Access

Accessible seating and restroom confirmed

Parking

Paid garage and lot nearby (department store)

App reservations recommended on weekdays to guarantee a booth seat.

Community & Events

Based on Google reviews

The crowd is a mix of professionals on business trips, local freelancers, students, and shoppers looking for a quiet break. Weekday mornings attract the most focused workers. The lounge also draws commuters using Nagoya Station who have time to fill between meetings.

Getting There

Nearest Station

Nagoya Station (direct connection via department store) (0 min walk)

Lines

See Google Maps

The lounge is on the 8th floor of the Meitetsu Department Store Main Building, inside the TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE. The department store has a direct indoor connection to Nagoya Station, making it one of the most station-convenient coworking spots in the city.

About Nagoya Station

Nagoya Station (Meieki) is the city's main transport hub and one of the busiest stations in Japan outside Tokyo. The Shinkansen stops here, putting Osaka 50 minutes away and Tokyo under 90. The surrounding Meieki district is a dense business zone with hotel towers, office blocks, and convenience stores at every corner. For nomads passing through or staying short-term, the area trades neighbourhood charm for pure logistical efficiency: everything is walkable, English signage is good, and the Meitetsu and subway lines connect to all parts of the city from the same station complex.