First of all, capsule hotels appeared in Japan to serve workers who missed the last train to return home, or who had overindulged in drinking and were unable to drive. Therefore, the Japanese capsule hotel is a good option for those who don't want to spend a lot of money on a taxi.

However, the unusual shape of the hotel ended up attracting tourists from all over the world, and the accommodations began to become popular. There are now more than 1600 capsule hotels in Japan! Are you intrigued by the idea? So check out some options below to stay and discover.

Created in the 1970s, the Japanese capsule hotel came as a very practical and much cheaper option for Japanese people who needed a place to sleep. The reasons usually varied from missing the train at the end of the work day, or because they were too drunk and couldn't get home.

Therefore, the vast majority of this type of hotel is specifically for the male public. However, you can still find one or another option that also accepts women, dividing the capsules into sections by gender.

Well, the capsules are generally around 1 meter high by 1 meter wide, accommodating one person per capsule. Bathrooms are shared, and some buildings offer a floor for saunas and baths, as is typical in Japan. Furthermore, this type of hotel is intended for short stays without much luggage.

Although hotels generally provide lockers to store bags and backpacks, large travel suitcases end up not fitting inside the cubicles. So avoid taking very large suitcases when staying.

Furthermore, the Japanese capsule hotel is very comfortable, offering pillows, blankets, power socket, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and some even TV. In other words, they are very complete and can serve you comfortably!

So, according to some booking sites, daily rates at a Japanese capsule hotel may vary depending on the time of year and capsule level. In this sense, some hotels offer first class capsules, which include amenities.

Therefore, daily rates can cost more than R$400 per night depending on the accommodation chosen. So it's a good idea to do a lot of research before booking.

First of all, the Japanese capsule hotel is very popular among tourists. Thus, there are more than 1600 accommodations of this type in Japan. Therefore, we have brought here some options from the best rated on some booking sites. Check out!

Perhaps the most modern Japanese capsule hotel in existence today, The Millennials offers high-tech capsules, controlled by an iPod touch given to the guest at check-in. Furthermore, the hotel also has cooler shared spaces, as well as a kitchen, lounge and terrace that you can access at any time.

However, daily rates are also a little higher, and can exceed R$300 per night.

Another popular option among tourists and Japanese people is the Nine hours hotel. In fact, it has some units in Japan and is highly rated on hotel booking sites. Furthermore, Nina hours accepts women and their daily rates are around R$260.

Furthermore, the name Nine hours is not for nothing. This is because guests have 9 hours to use all of the hotel's features. Therefore, the policy is that you would have 1 hour to enjoy the hotel facilities, 1 hour to shower and get ready and 7 hours to sleep.

Well, this Japanese capsule hotel falls under the category of first class, or luxury hotel. Therefore, the capsules are equipped with a TV, and the buildings offer a swimming pool with thermal water as well as a cafe for guests to use.

Furthermore, the daily rate also doesn't vary much and is around R$250. What's more, the stay comes with amenities, a massage chair, a tablet and guests also get miso soup.

Firstly, this Japanese capsule hotel option in Tokyo has an excellent location. Furthermore, the hotel's entire decor is inspired by first class on an airplane. In addition to Tokyo, First Class has another 26 units spread across Japan.

Furthermore, guests can choose between 4 different types of accommodation and daily rates vary between R$150 and can exceed R$300. In fact, the hotel accepts women and the first class rooms offer amenities such as facial cleanser, makeup remover, moisturizer and cotton wool.

Finally, this Japanese capsule hotel is certainly the most different on the list. In this sense, Book and Bed functions as both a hotel and a library. That's because the capsules you stay in are surrounded by 4,000 books!

So, there are 6 Book and Bed units available, all in Tokyo and the daily rates are around R$200. Furthermore, guests have access to a café area with free Wi-Fi. If you are a fan of books, you will love this Japanese capsule hotel!

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