The First Cabin capsule hotel brand's most distinctive feature is its fusion of the airline industry's service ethos and design. Gender-separated areas and card access ensure guests' privacy and safety, creating an exclusive atmosphere reminiscent of an airline VIP lounge. However, due to Japan's simplified accommodation regulations, guest rooms utilize roller shutters rather than traditional doors. The capsules also feature lockable safes, free earplugs, and non-double-layered capsules, allowing even those who prefer noise-sensitive rooms to enjoy a good night's sleep.
First Cabin: A comprehensive guide to first-class capsule hotel brands
| 類型 | Stay | Location | years |
|---|---|---|---|
| capsule hotel | First Cabin Songjiang | Matsue | 2025 |
| capsule hotel | First Cabin Naha Airport | Okinawa | 2025 |
| capsule hotel | First Cabin Ichigaya | Tokyo | 2018 |
| capsule hotel | First Cabin Akasaka | Tokyo | 2016 |
| capsule hotel | First Cabin Mt. Atago | Tokyo | 2015 |
| capsule hotel | First Cabin Haneda Airport Terminal 1 | Tokyo | 2012 |
| capsule hotel | First Cabin Nijo Castle, Kyoto | 京都 | 2019 |
| capsule hotel | First Cabin Nishi Umeda | Osaka | 2017 |
| capsule hotel | First Cabin Kansai Airport | Osaka | 2017 |
| capsule hotel | First Cabin Midosuji Namba | Osaka | 2009 |
| capsule hotel | First Cabin Hakata | Fukuoka | 2014 |
| capsule hotel | First Cabin Nagasaki | Nagasaki | 2017 |
| capsule hotel | First Cabin International Hawaii | Hawaii | 2025 |
Quick overview: Service features and basic introduction of the First Class Capsule Hotel series
First Cabin (ファーストキャビン) creates a unique capsule hotel experience inspired by first-class airline cabins. Repositioning itself as "STAY SMART" in 2021, the brand focuses on providing convenient accommodations in the heart of the city for busy modern people. Unlike the cramped spaces of traditional capsule hotels, these capsules are 120 cm wide and each is equipped with a TV, Wi-Fi, a control panel, and a safe, providing maximum comfort within a limited space.
First Cabin's capsule hotel rooms are divided into four categories: premium economy, business class, first class, and deluxe cabins. Premium economy features a traditional double-decker capsule design, while business and first class cabins are independent, high-ceilinged spaces that cannot be locked due to regulations.
- Premium Economy Class Cabin: 2.5 square meters (1.2 meters wide, 2.1 meters deep, and 1.25 meters high), 1.0-meter-wide single bed, 24-inch TV
- 商務艙｜Business Class Cabin：2.5㎡(1.2米寬*2.1米深*2.1米高)，1.0米寬單人床，32吋電視
- 頭等艙｜First Class Cabin：4.4㎡(2.1米寬*2.1米深*2.1米高)，1.2米寬單人床，32吋電視
- Premium Class Cabin: Lockable single-occupancy stateroom, equipped according to availability.
Okinawa: The first-class capsule hotel brand headquarters
First Cabin Naha Airport． First Cabin Naha Airport
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The Naha Airport First Cabin Capsule Hotel opened on October 1, 2025, becoming the sole accommodation option at Naha Airport. This marks the First Cabin brand's third airport location, following Haneda Airport and Kansai International Airport, and its first in Okinawa.
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Fukuoka: The headquarters of the first-class capsule hotel series
Hakata First Cabin Hakata
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The Hakata First Class Capsule Hotel, which opened to great fanfare in 2014, is located directly above Nakasu-Kawabata Station on the Fukuoka Metro. It's housed in a building connected to the station and features a fresh produce supermarket, a general store, restaurants, cafes, and other shops. Leaving the hotel, guests can immediately take the MRT to various locations throughout Fukuoka City, providing excellent living facilities.
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Quick search: Complete list of First Class Capsule Hotel series
In-depth understanding: the brand story of the First Class Capsule Hotel series
- GLANSIT | GLANSIT Capsule Hotel: Akihabara, Tokyo | Kawaramachi, Kyoto
- First Cabin｜First Class: Matsue (2025)｜Naha Airport (2025)｜Hawaii (2025)｜Tokyo's Mt. Atago｜Tokyo's Akasaka｜Haneda Airport Terminal 1｜Tokyo's Ichigaya｜Kyoto's Nijo Castle｜Osaka's Kansai International Airport｜Osaka's Midosuji-Namba｜Osaka's Nishi-Umeda｜Fukuoka's Hakata｜Nagasaki
FIRST CABIN Co., Ltd. was established in July 2006 and opened its first brand outlet in Namba, Midosuji, Osaka in April 2009. In its heyday, it directly operated, franchised and commissioned more than 25 brand outlets across Japan. In April 2020, it declared bankruptcy due to operating deficits and the impact of the new crown epidemic, and FIRST CABIN HD officially took over the brand management.
FIRST CABIN HD was founded in April 2019 and is headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo. Through a franchise model, it focuses on maintaining brand value and adjusting its business model, continuing the First Cabin brand operations and subsequently launching an upgraded version of the GLANSIT capsule hotel brand.
| Brands | Introduction |
|---|---|
| First Cabin｜First Class Capsule Hotel | The capsule hotel is designed with aviation concept, offering double-decker and single-room capsules, equipped with shared bathroom design with separate male and female areas. |
| GLANSIT｜Glanster Capsule Hotel | An upgraded capsule hotel offering comfortable capsule rooms with rest areas, a reading room, a large bath, and other facilities. |
FIRST CABIN HD | FIRST CABIN HD Co., Ltd.
- Official Website: https://first-cabin.jp/
- 地址：〒107-0061 東京都港区北青山2-7-9 日昭ビル2F
