# Midori-sō - Address: 11, 153-0042, Tokyo, Japan - Nearest transit: Naka-meguro Sta. - Google rating: 4.1 (49 reviews) - Web page (cite this): https://www.onecoworking.com/venues/midori-so ## About Midori-sō isn't named after a colour — it's named after the ivy that swallowed an abandoned building in Nakameguro until someone decided that was exactly right. The vines stayed. So did the spirit. Today the renovated, ivy-covered space is home to a multinational constellation of artists, freelancers, and independent thinkers who believe work should feel more like play — what the team calls *omoshiroi*, joyful curiosity in motion. The ground floor lounge-first layout is deliberately un-corporate: sofas over standing desks, conversation over silence. A dedicated gallery on the third floor is rentable for art exhibitions, commercial shoots, and photography projects. Membership unlocks 24/7 access plus cross-location entry at seven other Midori-sō sites across Tokyo — so your workspace moves with your mood. If you've been searching for a creative coworking space in Meguro City that feels less like an office and more like a manifesto brought to life, you've found it. ## Opening hours - Monday: 10:00–18:00 - Tuesday: 10:00–18:00 - Wednesday: 10:00–18:00 - Thursday: 10:00–18:00 - Friday: 10:00–18:00 ## FAQ ### What is Midori-sō in Nakameguro? Midori-sō is a creative coworking space in Aobadai, Meguro City, Tokyo, housed inside a renovated ivy-covered building that was previously abandoned — the name literally means 'ivy-covered building' in Japanese. It operates 24/7 and is part of an 8-location Tokyo-wide coworking network. ### What does 'Midori' mean in the context of this space? In Japanese, 'midori' means green, and 'sō' refers to a building covered or adorned with foliage — so Midori-sō translates roughly as 'the ivy-covered building.' The name came directly from the real ivy that wrapped the original abandoned structure before it was renovated into a creative hub. ### What workspace options and amenities does Midori-sō offer? Midori-sō offers open coworking in a sofa-and-lounge-first layout designed to feel deliberately un-corporate, plus a dedicated gallery space on the 3rd floor that can be rented for art shows, commercial shoots, and photography. All members get 24/7 access and can use any of the 8 Midori-sō locations across Tokyo. ### Who is the community at Midori-sō? The community at Midori-sō is a multinational mix of artists, freelancers, and independent creatives — it's particularly popular with foreigners living or staying in Tokyo who want to connect with the local creative scene. Reviewers frequently describe the atmosphere as friendly, artsy, and genuinely international. ### Can I rent the gallery space at Midori-sō? Yes — the 3rd floor gallery at Midori-sō is available to rent for art exhibitions, commercial photography shoots, and other creative events. Contact the Midori-sō team directly to enquire about availability and rates. ### How do I get to Midori-sō in Meguro City? Midori-sō is an 8-minute walk from Shinsen Station and a 10-minute walk from both Nakameguro and Shibuya stations. By bus, take the Tokyu Transe Bus to Aobadai 2-chome stop, which is just 2 minutes from the entrance. There is no on-site parking. ## How to book or get an offer Day passes and meeting rooms marked bookable can be booked instantly on https://www.onecoworking.com/venues/midori-so. For a private office or a team space, send an enquiry from that page or to hello@onecoworking.com — One Coworking asks the operator for today's price and availability and sends back options within 24 hours, at no cost to the client. An AI assistant connected to One Coworking's MCP server (https://www.onecoworking.com/api/mcp) sends the request with request_office_quotes, books viewings with request_viewing, gets day-pass and meeting-room booking links with get_booking_links (a day pass for up to 10 days in one checkout) and sends a workshop or event (a meeting room on several days, several rooms, catering, a layout) with request_meeting_space.