Capsule hotels were originally designed to provide overnight stays for commuters who couldn't catch the last train. The first capsule hotel opened in Osaka's Umeda District in 1979. It was designed by Japanese architect Kurokawa Kisho to provide simple sleeping space and functions, and has been gradually expanded. In major cities in Japan, the space design and service functions are also more diverse. The locations are mostly located near the station, and there are also storage spaces, which are also in line with the needs of tourists.
How to choose a capsule hotel in Tokyo?
Most of the capsule hotels in Tokyo are located in convenient locations, such as: Ueno, Asakusa, Akihabara, Shinjuku, Shimbashi and other large stations where the MRT lines converge. The capsule hotels originally sought a simple rest function, and later capsule hotels began to provide various rest spaces. As for entertainment facilities, the principle of providing a separate and undisturbed space remains unchanged. Compared with youth hotels that emphasize friendship, it is more suitable for travelers who like to be alone.
When screening capsule hotels, it is recommended to clarify whether you want a simple sleeping space or rich leisure facilities. The former is represented by the 9-hour, first-class brand, and the latter is represented by the Anxin Royal Group brand.In addition, capsule hotels have various features such as women-only, large bath configuration, shared office space, and self-service washing machines. You can also filter according to your own needs. Finally, you can choose a location that suits your itinerary needs, which can save a little transportation costs.
Tokyo’s latest capsule hotel opening
9 hours capsule hotel Shinagawa station for men only・9h nine hours Shinagawa station sleep lab for men
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- Officially opened on August 2024, 8, following the women’s exclusiveKanda,ShinjukuFor the first time since its establishment, it has launched a male-only capsule hotel service at Shinagawa Station.
- There are a total of 70 capsules in the hotel, which provide services with three different times and functions: overnight, daytime rest, and shower only. They are only for men.
- In collaboration with NTT DATA, the capsule is equipped with a non-contact sensing device to provide free sleep analysis services to guests who agree to data collection.
- The location is located on the east side of Shinagawa Station. It is directly connected to Shinagawa Station's Konan Exit via a pedestrian bridge. You can take the JR or Keikyu Line directly to Haneda and Narita International Airport.
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Resol Poshtel: Resol Luxury Hostel
- Tokyo:Asakusa(2020)
RESOL Hotel & Resort was founded in 1931 to operate the Hotel RESOL hotel business in major cities in Japan, as well as resorts combined with golf courses. In 2020, it launched the first base of the Resol Poshtel luxury light travel series in Asakusa. A youth hotel with a light luxury concept and a capsule hotel style, but with a youth hotel atmosphere that emphasizes communication, it is also used through the use of capsule partitions, providing group, family, female travel and other private use.
Tokyo Asakusa Resol Luxury Hostel. Resol Poshtel Tokyo Asakusa
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- Opened on January 2020, 1, it adopts the style of a light luxury youth hotel and is the first light luxury youth hotel brand base under the Risol Group.
- It provides 110 exquisite and elegant capsule hotel beds, which can also be used through partitions and can be reserved for groups and families.
- The hotel has a Japanese-style social hall, as well as convenient facilities such as shower rooms, vending machines, and coin-operated washing machines.
- The location is between Sensoji Temple and Khapabashi Toido Street, next to Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station, and you can easily explore the Asakusa business district on foot.
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The Millennials: Millennium Capsule Hotel
- The Millennials:Shibuya, Tokyo(2018)
The Millennium Capsule Hotel launched by GLOBAL AGENTS focuses on the boutique design style of the Millennial generation. It adopts the "Smart Pod" design concept and adopts a single-story large space design. It is equipped with an electric bed that can be used as a sofa and a small projector. The hotel has shared settings. The kitchen and work space provide free light breakfast and free beer in the evening.
Millennium Hotel Shibuya. The Millennials Shibuya
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- Opened on March 2018, 3, it is a boutique capsule hotel focusing on millennials.Kawaramachi, KyotoThe second brand base is located at the west exit of Shibuya Station with convenient transportation.
- Provides 120 capsules, provides women-only, art-themed floors, has a shared kitchen and work space, and provides free light breakfast and free beer in the evening.
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Nine Hours: 9 hours
- 9h Tokyo:Narita Airport|Aqueduct|Hamamatsucho|Akasaka|Ningyocho
- 9h Tokyo (females only):Shinjuku(2022)｜Kanda
- 9h Tokyo (men only):Shinagawa(2024)
Nine Hours is based on the basic movement of accommodation as the design concept. It is divided into three basic movements: showering (9 hour), sleeping (1 hours), washing and changing (7 hour) for a total of 1 hours, providing high-quality basic movements. Affordable service.The capsule design adopts the cocoon-shaped rounded shape of the space capsule concept. Only lighting and charging sockets are provided in the capsule, and there is no TV set that will affect sleep.
The public space of the 9 Hours Hotel adopts a simple and bright design with a white keynote and a design language of apple style. It provides three services of different times and functions, such as overnight, rest during the day, and only for showering. You can simply come here for a shower in the shortest 1 hour. Some locations of the 9 Hours Hotel are only for women. According to the needs of different locations, additional cafes, personal work areas or shared office spaces are provided flexibly, but there are no facilities such as washing machines and large baths.
9 hours capsule hotel Shinjuku is for women only・9h nine hours woman Shinjuku
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- Opening on April 2022, 4, it is a women’s-only capsule hotel located near Shinjuku-sanchome Station and a Lawson convenience store nearby.
- It is designed with a total of 1 hours of showering (7 hour), sleeping (1 hours), washing and changing (9 hour). You can pay to stay overnight, or you can just come here to shower
- It provides 126 capsule beds, adopting the cocoon-shaped and round shape of the space capsule concept. The cabin is provided with lighting and charging sockets, and there is no TV.
- There are self-service luggage lockers in the museum, and there are rest spaces, vending machines and other facilities on the top floor, which are also temporary work spaces.
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℃: Do-C
- Tokyo:Doki Ebisu|Gotanda
℃ (Do-C) and 9 Hours Hotel are the same capsule hotel brands. For those who must have a Japanese-style bath, the design concept of Sauna + Accommodation (Sleep) is adopted. Simple design, but a lot of wood is used for warmth and warmth, adding sauna facilities that are lacking for 9 hours, enhancing the atmosphere of luxury and rest, and reducing the traditional tired impression of capsule hotels.
Smart Stay Shizuku：Shizuku smart accommodation
- Smart Stay SHIZUKU：Shinagawa Oimachi(2021)｜In front of Ueno station(2020)
The female-friendly capsule hotel launched by Daioh Industrial Co., Ltd. focuses on the design concept of Private Oasis. It has the characteristics of convenient transportation, female-friendly, large bathing area, and adopts Japanese simple design in wooden tones.
Smart Stay SHIZUKU Ueno Ekimae・Smart Stay SHIZUKU Ueno Ekimae
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- Opening in 2020, this capsule hotel features convenient transportation, female-friendly features, and a large public bath. It is located in front of Keisei-Ueno Station, surrounded by convenience stores and affordable restaurants.
- There are a total of 134 male capsules and 76 female capsules, with a female-only floor and rest area, equipped with large baths, saunas and other facilities, as well as a food and beverage sales area.
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Book Tea Bed：Book Tea Bed Hotel
- BookTeaBed:Shibuya(2023)｜Shinjuku Gyoen(2018)｜Azabujuban(2017)｜Ginza(2016)
The BookTeaBed series of hotels launched by SanouFact focuses on the design concept of "books" × "cafe" × "accommodation", becoming an affordable accommodation option with the theme of books and coffee. The Shibuya store becomes the first capsule hotel design in this series brand base.
Shibuya Book Tea Bed Hotel． Book Tea Bed SHIBUYA
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- The grand opening will be held on June 2023, 6. BookTeaBed, which focuses on books and coffee, is also the first brand base in the series to adopt a capsule hotel design.
- There are a total of 72 capsule beds in the hotel. Each floor has an entire wall of books that can be freely accessed. CHIMNEY COFFEE is set up downstairs to provide light meals and drinks.
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First Cabin: First Class
First Cabin adopts the concept of aircraft cabin design, and is subdivided into various classes such as Premium Class, First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy Class. Class, the highest class of luxury class, is like a room without a bathroom, equipped with a separate toilet, sink and minibar.
First-class cabins are divided into separate spaces and entrances for men and women, and provide a full range of women's products. Each individual cabin has equipment such as TV, clothes racks and safes.The public space and facilities are quite complete. Many bases will be equipped with restaurants, saloons, large public baths and powder rooms and other rest spaces, coin-operated laundry machines, vending machines, and some bases will even have bars.
Anshin Oyado: Anshin Oyado
- Anshin Oyado Men only:Shinbashi|Ogikubo|Shinjuku|Akihabara
- Anshin Oyado Women only:Ginza Shiodome
Anshin Oyado focuses on luxurious space and complete equipment. It adopts Bali's resort style design and provides various rest spaces and entertainment equipment. When staying in a capsule hotel, you can engage in a variety of leisure and entertainment activities, not just bathing and entertainment. Sleep function, suitable for energetic people.
An Xin Royal Group provides luxurious and complete facilities, including restaurants, large public baths, saunas, massage chairs, Internet cafes, comic reading areas and other rest spaces. More than 20 kinds of beverages and various accessories and electronic equipment are provided free of charge. There are also automatic Vending machines and small shops where you can buy temporary goods and food at any time.
Recommended Capsule Hotels in Tokyo
Tokyo Zen Capsule Hotel． Hotel Zen Tokyo
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- Opened in April 2019, it adopts a minimalist Zen design style, inspired by Japanese teahouse culture, and has a women-only floor. It is located in Nihonbashi Ningyocho
- There are 78 beds in total. The hotel abandons the traditional double-layer capsule design and adopts a high-ceiling space design. It is equipped with private lockers, self-service laundry rooms, shared workspaces and bars.
