About capsule hotels...

It is surprising to hear, that the capital was not where everything started: the first capsule Hotel opened in Osaka. Capsule Inn Osaka is still in business, they even accept online reservation.

To be exact, Capsule In Osaka opened in 1979, that is 36 years ago. Who would have thought, that they become so popular, among business people and tourists alike?

Some capsule hotels are bigger and are even more luxurious equipped, various facilities. Some capsule hotels have even luxurious lobbies, with chandelier and posh bar included.
Have a look at “9h”, located at Narita Airport and Kyoto.

In the UK, there is YoTel,  Russia has Sleepbox Hotel and Singapore has The Pod.
China has many too, with the first, Xitai Capsule Hotel, having opened in 2011.

Located in Shinjuku, the biggest capsule hotel in Japan is the Green Plaza in Shinjuku. It is men only, has seven hot spring facilities, offers even a massage service, a sauna and an outdoor bath. You can enjoy a beer after the bath in the 24hour-restaurant. It is cheap, too! At least if you stay in the early morning, between 5-7AM, then you would pay 2,200¥. A “standard” capsule is 4500¥ per night.

BY LOCOROCO