Stay in a Capsule Hotel
Various locations, Tokyo
They’re something of a cliche, it’s true, always cited as an easy example of the Japanese and their ‘quirky’ inventions. But they’re actually quite a neat idea: serving a purpose, fulfilling a need.
The capsule hotel came into being as an affordable place for salarymen who've overindulged, missed the last train home and need somewhere to bed down for the night. Though your accommodation is no bigger than a mortuary draw, it will be clean and surprisingly well equipped as most come with television, alarm clock, radio, and ceiling-mounted reading lamp. The claustrophobic will be pleased to know that the capsules are roomy enough to sit up in, though if you’re over six-foot you may find things a tight fit lengthwise.
The women’s and men’s facilities are kept separate – with the women’s sections of capsule hotels being generally more agreeable – a place for socialising rather than for the crash-and-snore brigade. A capsule hotel may not be the most luxurious place you’ll stay but they are undeniably ingenious and an experience like no other.
The capsule hotel came into being as an affordable place for salarymen who've overindulged, missed the last train home and need somewhere to bed down for the night. Though your accommodation is no bigger than a mortuary draw, it will be clean and surprisingly well equipped as most come with television, alarm clock, radio, and ceiling-mounted reading lamp. The claustrophobic will be pleased to know that the capsules are roomy enough to sit up in, though if you’re over six-foot you may find things a tight fit lengthwise.
The women’s and men’s facilities are kept separate – with the women’s sections of capsule hotels being generally more agreeable – a place for socialising rather than for the crash-and-snore brigade. A capsule hotel may not be the most luxurious place you’ll stay but they are undeniably ingenious and an experience like no other.
Average visitor score:
no score yet
Review this experiencemy lists
nearest experiences
Prada Aoyama
Omotesando is Tokyo’s most prestigious shopping area, the quivalent…
Kabuki
During a Kabuki performance it’s acceptable, and expected, for…
Electric Town
She wants a new iPod; you want a bargain-basement digital video…
