What is a Japanese sleep pod?

What are capsule hotels? A capsule hotel, also known as a pod hotel, is a unique type of basic, affordable accommodation. Each guest occupies a capsule, essentially a bed-sized pod, that you can close either with a door or a curtain (the door will not lock, as per Japanese law).



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Capsule hotels, although primarily designed for solo travelers, do offer options for couples or friends who wish to share a sleeping space.

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Hotels keep a record of guests who trash hotel rooms or steal items, and they might ban those people from booking rooms again. In rare scenarios, some people could get arrested.

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Most capsule hotels have lockers for bags but some of them can only fit carry-on luggage. However, many hotels will hold larger bags behind the concierge desk while others have storage rooms for them. Either way, it's best to travel light so you don't have to worry about storing large luggage.

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Having cameras facing your rooms are how we know if someone entered your room when guest inevitably accuse us of stealing something they lost, or the worst case one of our employees was the thief.

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They were intended to be practical and convenient (simple places to sleep for a night) rather than luxurious, but over the years they have diversified and evolved. Today, there are mixed, and women-only, capsule hotels and you can even get capsules for couples (such as UNPLAN in Kagurazaka).

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