Ryokan itself is a resort
Ryokan, Japanese traditional style accommodation is popular among tourists. Some people say each ryokan itself is a resort, because their facilities are furnished with Japanese room with tatami mats and yukata (simple kimono) is ready for relaxing, in addition. hot spring or big bath, surrounded by a Japanese garden.
Seasonal cuisines for dinner and Japanese style breakfast are provided, You will find it Ryokan is not mealy accommodation facility, but spot where you can spend in a completely different world.
Another Japanese accommodation style
On the contrary. Capsule Hotel is specializing in inexpensive sleeping facilities with minimum space in the capsule style of a bunk bed. It is small space, but clean. Some have even a TV set in the capsule and provide yukata as pajama. 24-hour bath service is available in most facilities.
5 recommended “Capsule Hotels in Tokyo”
1. Shinjuku Kuyakusho-mae Capsule Hotel
Shinjuku Kuyakushomae Capsule Hotel is a 4-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station East Exit and Seibu Shinjuku Station. It is a large capsule hotel towering in front of Shinjuku City Office. In the spacious lounge equipped with a large bath, sauna, and other recreational facilities, you can relax while watching a 100-inch large-screen TV.
2. Anshin Oyado Tokyo Shinjuku Ekimaeten – Male Only
Anshin Oyado Shinjuku Ekimae Branch is a capsule hotel located just a 90-second walk from Shinjuku Station, the busiest station in Japan. As the name “Anshin Oyado” implies, the hotel has a large bath, sauna, massage, and recreational facilities.
3. 9h Nine Hours Woman Shinjuku
Nine Hours Woman Shinjuku is a women-only capsule hotel located a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station and a 2-minute walk from Shinjuku Sanchome Station. The check-in system is easy: simply present the QR code sent when making a reservation, and you can check in without meeting anyone in person, which is a nice feature.
4. Rembrandt Cabin Shinjuku Shin-Okubo
Conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station, it is perfect for exploring the Korean restaurants and cosmetic stores that line Shin-Okubo Street. The building is equipped with separate elevators for men and women, and a smart lock system allows only guests to enter and exit the accommodation floor. Even those who have never stayed in a capsule hotel before can use the hotel with peace of mind.
5. First Cabin Akasaka
If you are looking for a capsule hotel where you can safely stay after a day of fun in Akasaka, we recommend First Cabin Akasaka. Not only is it only a 30-second walk from Akasaka Station, but it is also close to Akasaka Sacas and the ACT Theater. The hotel is divided into separate floors for men and women, so even women can feel at ease.
