
ヨカラボ天神
A member-based coworking space in Fukuoka's Tenjin district, occupying the 9th floor of the Tosen Tenjin Building in Daimyo. Yoka Lab has been running for years and it shows in the setup. The floor is over 100 tsubo (roughly 330 sqm), split into a coworking area, a study room, a shared office zone, a lab area with private booths, and a meeting room. That spread means there is nearly always a spot that fits your mood or noise tolerance.
Drop-in is open to anyone who registers as a member (registration is free). ¥600 for the first hour, then ¥300 per additional 30 minutes, capped at ¥2,100 for a full day. Bring your ID on the first visit. After 3 hours the day rate kicks in automatically, which is a good deal if you are settling in for a long session. Free drinks are included with every visit. Wi-Fi and power outlets are at every seat. The space lends out cables, mice, keyboards, LAN cables, a monitor, USB hubs, and more at no charge, so you can travel light.
Monthly memberships give you IC-card entry, which means no check-in queue. Seven monthly tiers run from ¥4,950/month (Morning. Weekdays 9-14h) up to ¥16,500/month (Full-Time. All hours every day). Most tiers include free daily meeting room use and access to the digitizing kit (book scanner and cutter). There is also a Share Office membership at ¥31,900/month for a dedicated fixed desk with 24-hour access. The space allows business address registration and corporate registration for Share Office and certain monthly tiers.
The meeting room seats 6 (with 2 overflow seats), and has a 27-inch monitor, whiteboard, wired LAN, and power. Drop-in members pay ¥500/hour. A laser multifunction printer handles B&W and color printing, scanning, and fax. The massage chair is a nice touch after a long focus session.
Food and dietary options are not served on site. The free drink bar is included with all memberships but the website does not detail specific beverage options or non-dairy milk availability. No food is available. Dietary options are not confirmed.
The website is entirely in Japanese and the space appears to primarily serve a local Japanese clientele. English-language support at the front desk is not confirmed. Children under 13 are not admitted. Visitors aged 13-15 require a parent or guardian for membership registration.
Based on website
Over 330 sqm across coworking, study, lab, and share office zones. Monthly members use IC card entry.
Wi-Fi
Free, wired LAN also available
Power
Outlets at every seat
Printing
B&W ¥7, color ¥35 per page
Meeting Room
6-person, ¥500/hr drop-in
Drinks
Free tea, coffee, juice
Monitors
Free LCD monitor lending
Lockers
Monthly rental from ¥1,650
Hours
9:00 – 23:00 weekdays
Extras
Massage chair, book scanner
Based on website
Drop-In (1 hour)
Free member registration required. +¥300/30 min.
¥600/hour
Drop-In (Full Day)
Auto-applied after 3 hours. Includes bag storage.
¥2,100/day
Monthly – Morning
Weekdays + Sat-Sun 9/10:00 – 14:00
¥4,950/month
Monthly – Night
Mon-Fri 17-23h, Sat-Sun 17-22h
¥6,050/month
Monthly – Weekends
Sat-Sun 10:00 – 22:00 only
¥6,600/month
Monthly – Business Time
Mon-Fri 9:00 – 18:00
¥9,350/month
Monthly – Weekday Eve + Weekends
Mon-Fri 17-23h, Sat-Sun 10-22h
¥9,350/month
Monthly – Weekday Full-Time
Mon-Fri 9:00 – 23:00
¥12,100/month
Monthly – Full-Time
All hours every day
¥16,500/month
Share Office – Standard Desk
Fixed desk, 24h access, free address reg.
¥31,900/month
Share Office – L-Wide Desk
Large fixed desk, 24h access.
¥42,900/month
Add-ons & meeting rooms
Meeting Room (Drop-In)
Bookable. Max 2 hours/day.
¥500/hr
Meeting Room (Group Plan)
Up to 8 people, meeting room only.
¥2,000/hr
Rental Locker A (small)
W28 x D36 x H41 cm. Monthly members only.
¥1,650/month
Rental Locker B-G (medium)
W30 x D48 x H55 cm. Monthly members only.
¥2,200/month
Address / Corporate Registration
Full-Time, Weekday Full-Time, Business Time plans.
¥5,500/month
Book Digitizing Kit
Reservation required. Bring USB for data.
¥300/30 min (drop-in)
Printing B&W (A4/A3)
Color A4/A3: ¥35 / ¥70 per side.
¥7 / ¥10 per side
Share Office – Additional User
Up to 1 additional user per share office seat.
¥11,000/month
New monthly members pay ¥3,300 registration plus one month deposit. Minimum term runs to end of the following month.
Based on website
Wi-Fi
Included at all seats
Free Drinks
Unlimited, included with entry
Power Outlets
At every seat
Loaner Equipment
Cables, mouse, keyboard, LAN, monitor
Meeting Room
6 seats, 27" monitor, whiteboard
Printer / Scanner
Laser MFP, B&W and color, FAX
Book Digitizing Kit
Durodex cutter + Fujitsu ScanSnap
Rental Locker
Monthly rental, mail receipt included
Massage Chair
Free 15 min/day for monthly members
Paid parking available nearby (no on-site parking). Non-smoking throughout. Age minimum 13 for entry.
Based on website
Yoka Lab is operated by Orinos Co., Ltd. and has been a fixture in the Tenjin workspace scene for several years. The space partners with multiple coworking pass services including NewWork (Tokyu), NIKKEI OFFICE PASS, TIMEWORK, Workus, BIZSPOT, StadyGO, and droppin, which means a range of pass holders rotate through. The community skews toward local freelancers, small business owners, and students using the study zone. A staff blog and active social media suggest a team that genuinely engages with members.
Nearest station
Tenjin Station (Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line) (4 min walk)
Lines
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From Tenjin Station (Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line), walk 4 minutes. The space is on the 9th floor of the Tosen Tenjin Building at 2-9-35 Daimyo, Chuo Ward. From Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station, allow 8 minutes on foot. The nearest bus stop is Maiduru 1-chome on the Showa-dori route, about 2 minutes away.
Tenjin is Fukuoka's central business and shopping district, packed with department stores, restaurants, and nightlife. The area is walkable and well-connected by subway. Fukuoka consistently ranks as one of Japan's most livable cities, with lower rents than Tokyo or Osaka, excellent food (especially Hakata ramen and yatai street stalls), and easy access to the rest of Asia. Cost of living for a digital nomad is roughly ¥130,000-170,000/month.
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