Unusual Hotels - Capsule Inn Hotel, Akihabara, Japan
By Darren Cronian on Tuesday, December 19th, 2006

This week we visit Tokyo to view an unusual Capsule Inn hotel in Akihabara, Japan. The hotel is split into two sections; public space including bathing and the other is a private space where the capsules are arranged.

Unusual Hotels - Capsule Inn Hotel, Akihabra, Japan

The capsule unit is made of reinforced plastic and designed in the image of a jet airplane’s cockpit. You’ll find all the required amenities are provided; TV, radio, alarm clock, adjustable lighting all within your reach and you can control everything in a sleeping position.

The hotel features WiFi internet access, luggage storage, café lounge, and no closing limits, so you can come and go as you please. It costs 4,000 Yen (£17) per night and the hotel is split into two floors, one for men and one for women.

Regular hotels in Tokyo cost between 8,000 – 12,000 Yen (£34 - £50) per night, so it is a cheap way to travel around Japan, and well um an unusual hotel to see the sights of Tokyo. I’m not sure I would like it – it seems too claustrophobic.


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7 responses to “Unusual Hotels - Capsule Inn Hotel, Akihabara, Japan”

Mathieu | 19 December, 2006 at 8:01 pm

Weird, isn’t it!?

I wonder why Paul from A luxury travel blog doesn’t talk about this one. ; )

Darren Cronian | 19 December, 2006 at 8:05 pm

haha I think Mathieu, it’s something to do with that it doesn’t luck luxury ;) Have you seen the pictures on the site, its like living in a rabbit cage! I’d love to try it out for one night, but I couldn’t spend a full week there.

I love these unusual hotels - did you see last weeks? I’m going to feature a new hotel every week.

Mathieu | 19 December, 2006 at 8:09 pm

I wouldn’t stay there more than one night either. But it probably worth the try.

You can find other unsual hotels in the book Bluelist from LonelyPlanet.

Darren Cronian | 19 December, 2006 at 8:15 pm

Thanks Mathieu, I’ll have a look for that book.

It’s quite good fun searching around google though for unique hotels.. found a very strange one for next week :D

Mary | 20 December, 2006 at 4:42 pm

Oh, no, I wouldn’t be able to say in this type of accommodation. I like a little luxury on my travels.

Rohan | 20 December, 2006 at 4:47 pm

Wow, man I’d love to try this out.

Bizarre Hotels–Shoppers Discount - The Best Deals Online | 21 December, 2006 at 3:01 pm

[...] Japan is known for its unique culture, which contrasts that of the West. From their customs to their fashion sense, the modern Japanese do things with that signature individualistic extravagance. An increasingly popular type of hotel however, seemingly lacks this flamboyance albeit retaining an individuality. As reported by the people behind the blog Travel-Rants.com, the extraordinary Capsule Inn, located in Akihabara, Japan features capsule units that serve as rooms. Designed to mimic the cockpit of a jet airplane, the reinforced plastic capsule has all the necessary amenities within a visitor’s reach even while reclining. Costing around $17 a night, this hotel is indeed a bizarre, cheap way of exploring the famous city of Tokyo. Claustrophobics however are not advised to check in. [...]

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