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Japanese Capsule HotelFor a truly adventurous and truly unique Japan lodging experience, spend a night in a Japanese capsule hotel! 
Overview of Capsule HotelsCapsule hotels were originally created to provide Japanese businesspersons a no-frills, inexpensive place to crash when working or drinking with colleagues late into the night after the last train and no means of getting home. As its name suggests, rooms in these hotels are actually capsules, stacked two or three rows high, that are just big enough for a grown man or woman to fit into vertically.
In these hotels, capsules are separated by gender, as are the communal bathing facilities. Most hotels provide robes, razors, and other toiletries. While food is normally not served, vending machines are available, and bento (prepared meals) and other food can be brought in from the outside. Room rates for capsule hotels are typically 3,000 to 4,000 yen per night. If you're keen on trying out this uniquely Japanese lodging experience, one tourist-friendly capsule hotel worth checking out is the Capsule Inn Akihabara, located in Tokyo's Akihabara district, a shopping mecca for fans of electronics, anime, and manga. Return to Japan Lodging Return from Japanese Capsule Hotel to the Essential Japan Guide Home
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Within each capsule, one will typically find a mattress and pillow for sleeping (and sitting on), along with a TV, radio, lighting controls, blinds, and a small table. 