Best location for a Costa Coffee in Tokyo
6 neighbourhoods ranked for coffee shop / specialty café sites on footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit.
Coffee Shop / Specialty Café in Tokyo — key figures
- Average investment
- €65,000 - €180,000
- Commercial rent
- ¥10000-80000/sqm
- Local competition index
- 63/100
- Break-even
- 12-24 months
Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence · 6 mapped neighbourhoods · last reviewed 2026-09-01. Figures are modelled estimates, not audited financials.
Top areas for a Costa Coffee in Tokyo
- 186
Asakusa
High footfall, strong fit for this business type
Rent: ¥15,000-25,000
- 284
Nakameguro
Strong fit for this business type, rising area
Rent: ¥15,000-28,000
- 384
Shimokitazawa
Strong fit for this business type, rising area
Rent: ¥10,000-18,000
- 474
Shibuya
High footfall, crowded market, strong fit for this business type
Rent: ¥25,000-45,000
- 558
Ginza
High footfall, crowded market
Rent: ¥40,000-80,000
- 649
Shinjuku
High footfall, crowded market, strong fit for this business type
Rent: ¥22,000-40,000
Last reviewed 2026-09-01. Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence. Franchise fees and contract terms are set by Costa Coffee; the figures above are category estimates for Tokyo, not brand-disclosed numbers.
Costa Coffee in Tokyo: frequently asked answers
Where is the best location for a Costa Coffee in Tokyo?
Asakusa scores 86/100 for coffee shop / specialty café locations in Tokyo, ahead of Nakameguro (84/100) and Shimokitazawa (84/100). Scores rank footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit across 6 mapped neighbourhoods.
Which areas of Tokyo rank highest for a coffee shop?
Asakusa (86/100), Nakameguro (84/100), Shimokitazawa (84/100). Ranking last reviewed 2026-09-01 by WhereToOpen.ai.
How much does it cost to open a coffee shop in Tokyo?
Total investment for a coffee shop / specialty café runs €65,000 - €180,000, with commercial rent around ¥10000-80000/sqm. Costa Coffee franchise fees and contract terms are set by the brand and are not included in this estimate.
How long does a coffee shop in Tokyo take to break even?
Typically 12-24 months for this category, with an expected annual ROI of 35-55%.
How competitive is Tokyo for this category?
The local competition index is 63/100 averaged over 6 mapped neighbourhoods (higher means more crowded).
Which area of Tokyo should a Costa Coffee franchisee avoid?
Shinjuku scores lowest at 49/100 for this category: high footfall, crowded market, strong fit for this business type.