**PRICES for capsules listed below. Are you brave enough to stay at a capsule hotel? Which would your pick be out of these 5? Or did I miss your fav, lemme know! 😴 AND be sure to stay safe while travelling Japan with Nord VPN! Get an exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here ➼ nordvpn.com/seerasan It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Prices for the capsules (do note the prices fluctuate A LOT depending on the day/if it's peak season) 💰9h Hamamatsucho- 4,000 yen ~ 💰Book & Bed - 4,000 yen ~ 💰Millennials Shibuya - 8,000 yen ~ 15,000 (can be pricey) 💰Manga Art Hotel - 4,000 yen ~ 💰First Cabin Haneda - 10,000 yen ~
I've stayed in the First Cabin capsules and really enjoyed that and would stay there again. I also stayed at the Book and Bed capsules in Shinjuku, but thought those weren't great.
I travelled in the "non compartment" area on a bunk bed on an Indian train, an almost factory like mixed dorm in Denmark and a little box cabin in the middle of nowhere - capsule hotel will be a walk in the park
OMG First Cabin. I stayed in their Kyoto branch and got the same room type that you used back in 2015. So much memories. I also had an early flight when I stayed there and I was not allowed to use the alarm also. The staff said they will wake me up. Fast forward to early morning, somehow I woke up 5 minutes before time, took time to wake my self up and a few minutes later saw tiny hands below my door with waving motion whispering "Please wake up, hello, please wake up.". I guess they were hoping that I can see their hand movements mid sleep, it was adorable really. I thanked the staff and sounds like he was glad that I was awake and, probably, didn't need to get inside the room to wake me.
I watched the whole thing and I am convinced that you are a professional ASMR content creator. More power to you and your channel! From the Philippines
This was super entertaining to watch, especially because all places were particular and different from each others! It looks like you had lots of fun exploring the capsule hotels scene in Tokyo 😸
Never found a more perfect timing video. Literally was just researching hotel capsules in Tokyo today. Getting a more visual of the capsules is so perfect!!
I've been watching so many Japan vlogs since 2017 or so. You are killing it with these videos GREAT JOB! I did not dare to stay at one of these capsule hotels but thanks to this, would consider staying at one if I ever get the chance to visit Japan again. They look amazing! Greetings from Aruba (Dutch Caribbean).
The first capsule hotel on this video looked really comfy and cool, I ll have to check it out. Im also looking into Airbnbs in tokyo and osaka they also seem to be a cheap and good option it seems. But the views in these hotels looked amazing, the lobbies looked quite good. Great content!!!!
This was great! I enjoyed seeing the differences in each place. Love the book nook. And the movie in the pod is so fun! Btw I recently ordered a Japanese snack box from another creator and it had Black Thunder in it. Sooo good!
Staying at a capsule hotel is very much on the "to do" list if I ever visit Japan. As a rather big person I think the smallest capsules might feel a bit to claustrophobic but at the same time, the largest ones, that seems more like a small room than a capsule almost feel like cheating if you're after the capsule hotel experience. For me, the first hotel seems like the perfect mix of actually feeling like a capsule hotel but still providing a decent amount of space.
I stayed at the Manga Art Hotel on my last night in Japan. Between the lack of ventilation, my friends snoring and the great availability of manga (I got through most of JJBA) I didn't get much sleep. It was fun though!
Sarah's ASMR voice 😍. Another fun experience! How close would you say any of these are to a standard capsule hotel experience? Like where a salaryman (or woman) just needs to get some shuteye because he missed the last train home. That would be useful to show, too, I think. And folks, I recommend doing a little research before going to one. I just kind of winged it in Tokyo years ago thinking the experience would be pretty much the same in all of them and the first one I found was an absolute dive. Like, they had the old-style Japanese toilets in the bathroom and basically just bunk beds in a large communal room. As I had lived in Japan a couple years by that point, I might have managed on my own, but my American friend who came for a vacation and was traveling with me was not having that. Fair enough. We ended up finding a western style hotel that night that had a room available instead. I took the 'wing-it' approach in Nagoya once, as well, but that time things turned out okay. The capsules were nice and there was an izakaya in the common area where I could get a bite and a drink. There was also a massage therapy room where I was also able to get a professional massage for my sore muscles before going to bed. That place was called WellBe, if I recall. This was about 20 years ago, so I have no idea if it's still there. I went there several times because I had season tickets to the Aichi World Expo back in 2005. Now I'm going to watch Alyssa's video. Thanks! Bye 🙂
Thank you for the interesting report. I have never stayed in a capsule hotel, but it seems similar to a private room on a sleeper train. I don't mind sharing the shower, but I would like a separate toilet.
omg at least i’m not the only super deep sleeper this reminds me if i ever capsule somewhere not to do it before a flight. i slept through my flight back from london the morning after staying in paris and i would be so anxious to repeat that. i do have a vibrating alarm clock at home to wake me up but it vibrates the entire bed because it’s under the mattress. That little puck alarm clock looks so useless!
Probably ok when ARRIVING late at destination, and when there is no pressure to wake up at right time to not miss a flight. I would not want to take a chance sleeping there, when departing.
Up to now I have viewed capsule hotels as primarily functional, to be used only in times of urgency (like when the last train has gone) 😅. Didn't realize that capsule hotels have evolved their own sub-culture - Book & Bed Shinjuku, and Manga Art Hotel both seem fun places to try. Thanks @seerasan ! One capsule hotel that you may like to visit is Sora-no-Yu, an onsen (hot spring) hotel with additional ganban-yoku (stone bed sauna) facilities. Located right next to Narita Airport, it offers shuttle bus service to and from the airport. Perfect for when you have an early-morning flight the next day, or if you've arrived in Narita late and need some rest before traveling on to Tokyo.
The first 2 nights of my 3 week Japan trip I stayed at the 9H in Suidobashi. Loved how cheap it was and the layout of the building but man I just couldn't get comfortable on their futons. I don't know if all capsule hotels are that uncomfortable or not but I felt like I was switching sides every 30 min. I'm also a big fan of sleeping with a fan on and I thought the 9H pod was kinda stuffy. Would love to try other capsule hotels in the future, Maybe ones that are a little pricier.
I stayed at First Cabin in Osaka a few years ago and it was a good experience. Still prefer a private room though. Also, I noticed a lot of capsule hotels have closed up as there used to be a lot more of the 9 hours hotels before Covid.
I’ve stayed at first cabin a few times and always thought it was a great value. But you are right, on the men’s side there is some serious snoring going on.
Heya Sarah and chats, good morning to y’all. Is there any chance, you would be covering Japanese prime minister whereabouts and his life styles? Is that a good idea for contents?
I thought about staying at the Millenials but those prices for the Shibuya locations are a bit insane imo. The Fukuoka prices are better but they don't have that amazing common area for mingling which is imo the most attractive part. I'm thinking of using the shared working space at the 9 hours hotel now 😍
Stayed at Millenials at tbh it's not worth it. The only remarkable thing is the size of the capsule but everything else is pretty standart and I'd say it's not the social type of hostel...common + working areas are quite nice but you could get a hotel room for that money
@@HinataHyuga-vt4cf It always looked as if the common area would invite travelers to get to know each other. I heard positive stories about how people met a lot of nice short term friends there. But maybe that changed when prices went up because the guests changed?
Isn't it like a big dorm afterall with 40 (very private) beds? I'm very sensitive to noise, so I do wonder if some "rooms" gave fewer capsules. Extra love: 6:14 beautiful shot 💚
First cabin is my favourite to stay for capsule hotels in both osaka and tokyo, they are clean and just have bigger space option too!! not a fan of 9 hour cuz of the plastic-like wall and how popular it is with tourist (it gets super noisy and noise-absorption between the capsules are very poor)
Capsule were you get sleeping results was very interesting! Great to see various Capsule Hotels. Whispering parts of this video felt very relaxing kind of ASMR video parts...
How bad is the sound around the capsule? They sound cool but I’m one of those people who can’t get to sleep unless it’s super quiet (with the exception of rain)
You’ll definitely hear a lot of noises 🥲 people moving around, snoring, hair dryers from the bathroom, suitcases being unzipped, people talking on the phone.. depends who stays that night so sometimes it’s nice & quiet, but other times not so much!
Superb vid. We though that the entire hotels were gender specyfic during our stay and did not checked them out. If a pair could stay in the same hotel just on diferent floors thats a good tip. We did not know that
I forgot to include it 🥲 but the prices do fluctuate A LOT depending on the day/month… so they might not have been that helpful of a reference. The airport & milennials locations are the pricey ones over 10,000 yen, while the other 3 are around 5,000 yen on average
@@seerasan sounds good. I’m going to Japan mid December and watching all of your videos to plan a 2 week trip. Very excited and thank you for all the videos you have done! 🙏
@@blackbird1119 Haha, I have been watching the videos, too. And now I have so many interesting destinations on my list, that I can't decide where to go/what to do 🤣. But I am pretty sure that a capsule hotel stay will happen. Probably the BOOK one. What is not to like: lots of books, and so quirky.
9h had larger sized lockers on another floor (not for suitcases), but generally most of the other capsules have a space underneath your bed to leave your suitcase. For any smaller valuables, you can store it inside your room with the safe. I don't think I've ever stayed at a capsule hotel with a proper locker for your suitcase, the best I've seen (another place not in this vid) is they give out a bike lock and you can secure it that way.
Spent my first couple of days in Japan in 9H. Really nice. Only bad thing was having to wakeup and stay out of the pod from 9am til 13h, after a jetlagged night out 😂
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**PRICES for capsules listed below. Are you brave enough to stay at a capsule hotel? Which would your pick be out of these 5? Or did I miss your fav, lemme know! 😴 AND be sure to stay safe while travelling Japan with Nord VPN! Get an exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here ➼ nordvpn.com/seerasan It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!
Prices for the capsules (do note the prices fluctuate A LOT depending on the day/if it's peak season)
💰9h Hamamatsucho- 4,000 yen ~
💰Book & Bed - 4,000 yen ~
💰Millennials Shibuya - 8,000 yen ~ 15,000 (can be pricey)
💰Manga Art Hotel - 4,000 yen ~
💰First Cabin Haneda - 10,000 yen ~
I've stayed in the First Cabin capsules and really enjoyed that and would stay there again. I also stayed at the Book and Bed capsules in Shinjuku, but thought those weren't great.
I travelled in the "non compartment" area on a bunk bed on an Indian train, an almost factory like mixed dorm in Denmark and a little box cabin in the middle of nowhere - capsule hotel will be a walk in the park
I will never accept the British and Australian pronunciation of "capSHule"
I would try the one that had ventilation! 😆
None of them. Still nowhere near as much of a scam as VPNs😂
Only thing that was missing from this video was a price guide for each hotel. Other than that great video. Loved your content like always 🤗🤗
Yes and check in and out times
I’m Japanese who grew up in The States, now living and discovering cool things to do in Japan by Aussie 😂. Great channel サラさん😊
OMG First Cabin. I stayed in their Kyoto branch and got the same room type that you used back in 2015. So much memories. I also had an early flight when I stayed there and I was not allowed to use the alarm also. The staff said they will wake me up. Fast forward to early morning, somehow I woke up 5 minutes before time, took time to wake my self up and a few minutes later saw tiny hands below my door with waving motion whispering "Please wake up, hello, please wake up.". I guess they were hoping that I can see their hand movements mid sleep, it was adorable really. I thanked the staff and sounds like he was glad that I was awake and, probably, didn't need to get inside the room to wake me.
I love the Zelda T-shirt! The little hearts is a lovely design! Love it!
Theatre Zzz next to the Sumida is great also. I loved Book and Bed as well as Manga Art when I last visited!
I watched the whole thing and I am convinced that you are a professional ASMR content creator.
More power to you and your channel!
From the Philippines
The nine hours was my favourite, just that view alone already!
This was super entertaining to watch, especially because all places were particular and different from each others! It looks like you had lots of fun exploring the capsule hotels scene in Tokyo 😸
The "Book & Bed Shinjuku" is my favourite! 😁 GREAT video!!!
Never found a more perfect timing video. Literally was just researching hotel capsules in Tokyo today. Getting a more visual of the capsules is so perfect!!
"Konnichiwa i brought a fan"
-Alyssa 2024
I've been watching so many Japan vlogs since 2017 or so. You are killing it with these videos GREAT JOB! I did not dare to stay at one of these capsule hotels but thanks to this, would consider staying at one if I ever get the chance to visit Japan again. They look amazing! Greetings from Aruba (Dutch Caribbean).
Thank you so much 🥰
The first capsule hotel on this video looked really comfy and cool, I ll have to check it out. Im also looking into Airbnbs in tokyo and osaka they also seem to be a cheap and good option it seems. But the views in these hotels looked amazing, the lobbies looked quite good. Great content!!!!
Some part of me wants to try them but between being slightly claustrophobic and a snorer, it’s probably best for all, if I don’t hehehe.
Stayed in the first one you showing, nice experience
I stayed at 9hours in 2019! It was actually surprisingly comfortable
I am totally not bias but my favorite capsule hotel was the manga one!! Was so much fun!
How is your hair after getting it caught in the fan?.
loved this!
Alyssa for the win
This was great! I enjoyed seeing the differences in each place. Love the book nook. And the movie in the pod is so fun!
Btw I recently ordered a Japanese snack box from another creator and it had Black Thunder in it. Sooo good!
東京に行く時の為に勉強になりました✨🙏
Really enjoyed the unexpected Sarah ASMR
Book & Bed Shinjuku looked amazing, surrounded by all those books with that view would be a dream.
Amazing Video always great to see you with Lyssa. I don't think Capsule Hotels are something for me cause i take up alot of space.
Staying at a capsule hotel is very much on the "to do" list if I ever visit Japan. As a rather big person I think the smallest capsules might feel a bit to claustrophobic but at the same time, the largest ones, that seems more like a small room than a capsule almost feel like cheating if you're after the capsule hotel experience. For me, the first hotel seems like the perfect mix of actually feeling like a capsule hotel but still providing a decent amount of space.
I agree that 9h is the perfect one for most people to experience since it’s clean, spacious & modern!!
12:00
No, she's right. We men snore like no tomorrow LMAO
Came here to watch a great review of capsule hotels in Tokyo and got an ASMR video as a bonus!
Millenials Shibuya was a highlight in my life :)
I stayed at the Manga Art Hotel on my last night in Japan. Between the lack of ventilation, my friends snoring and the great availability of manga (I got through most of JJBA) I didn't get much sleep. It was fun though!
Came for hotel recommendations, stayed for unexpected asmr
Sarah's ASMR voice 😍. Another fun experience! How close would you say any of these are to a standard capsule hotel experience? Like where a salaryman (or woman) just needs to get some shuteye because he missed the last train home. That would be useful to show, too, I think.
And folks, I recommend doing a little research before going to one. I just kind of winged it in Tokyo years ago thinking the experience would be pretty much the same in all of them and the first one I found was an absolute dive. Like, they had the old-style Japanese toilets in the bathroom and basically just bunk beds in a large communal room. As I had lived in Japan a couple years by that point, I might have managed on my own, but my American friend who came for a vacation and was traveling with me was not having that. Fair enough. We ended up finding a western style hotel that night that had a room available instead.
I took the 'wing-it' approach in Nagoya once, as well, but that time things turned out okay. The capsules were nice and there was an izakaya in the common area where I could get a bite and a drink. There was also a massage therapy room where I was also able to get a professional massage for my sore muscles before going to bed. That place was called WellBe, if I recall. This was about 20 years ago, so I have no idea if it's still there. I went there several times because I had season tickets to the Aichi World Expo back in 2005.
Now I'm going to watch Alyssa's video. Thanks! Bye 🙂
Always a good day when there is a double upload from Sarah and Alyssa ✌️
Alyssa, too? YAY! Thanks.
Thank you for the interesting report. I have never stayed in a capsule hotel, but it seems similar to a private room on a sleeper train. I don't mind sharing the shower, but I would like a separate toilet.
omg at least i’m not the only super deep sleeper this reminds me if i ever capsule somewhere not to do it before a flight. i slept through my flight back from london the morning after staying in paris and i would be so anxious to repeat that. i do have a vibrating alarm clock at home to wake me up but it vibrates the entire bed because it’s under the mattress. That little puck alarm clock looks so useless!
I was sooo paranoid!!
Probably ok when ARRIVING late at destination, and when there is no pressure to wake up at right time to not miss a flight. I would not want to take a chance sleeping there, when departing.
that unexpected asmr
Up to now I have viewed capsule hotels as primarily functional, to be used only in times of urgency (like when the last train has gone) 😅.
Didn't realize that capsule hotels have evolved their own sub-culture - Book & Bed Shinjuku, and Manga Art Hotel both seem fun places to try. Thanks @seerasan !
One capsule hotel that you may like to visit is Sora-no-Yu, an onsen (hot spring) hotel with additional ganban-yoku (stone bed sauna) facilities. Located right next to Narita Airport, it offers shuttle bus service to and from the airport. Perfect for when you have an early-morning flight the next day, or if you've arrived in Narita late and need some rest before traveling on to Tokyo.
12:25 Oooh, cool shirt!
The first 2 nights of my 3 week Japan trip I stayed at the 9H in Suidobashi. Loved how cheap it was and the layout of the building but man I just couldn't get comfortable on their futons. I don't know if all capsule hotels are that uncomfortable or not but I felt like I was switching sides every 30 min. I'm also a big fan of sleeping with a fan on and I thought the 9H pod was kinda stuffy. Would love to try other capsule hotels in the future, Maybe ones that are a little pricier.
I stayed at the Bed & Book in Osaka a couple times. Always a great experience.
Nice Video! If I'm planning to do a month in Japan solo around November to December is Tokyo and Kyoto a good idea? Or just Tokyo?
I stayed at First Cabin in Osaka a few years ago and it was a good experience. Still prefer a private room though. Also, I noticed a lot of capsule hotels have closed up as there used to be a lot more of the 9 hours hotels before Covid.
You should check out Resol Poshtel Capsule hotel in Asakusa, prolly the best value one I've seen in Tokyo
This looks cool🙌🏼 are any of these capsule hotels family friendly?
Not really. They're for individual sleeping. Unless your kids want to sleep in their own pod, probably not for you.
A lot of the capsule hotels specifically say no children allowed, so not sure if kids under a certain age are able to stay at any.
I’ve stayed at first cabin a few times and always thought it was a great value. But you are right, on the men’s side there is some serious snoring going on.
Ive stayed at all but the manga one. They’re fun but not cheap like the used to be, can be noisy. Keep up the videos 😁🤙🏽
@21:00 I feel a little better now, I am not the only person in the world that puts multiple alarms 😅
Don’t be ashamed i ve got the same amount of alarms on my phone😅 It is a Quality🤪😂
Ooooo Nordy girl now.
This is Sarah's ASMR ep
Hi Sara, loved this video, but an approximate price for each option would have made it even better. Catch up on those zzzzeds girl! Cheers, Muffy
I got an instant Beehive vibe from the first hotel.
Love the old school iPhone
Loved this ASMR edition!!!
While it’s something I’ve wanted to try I don’t think I could ever do so knowing I would torture my poor neighbors with my teeth grinding 😂
Heya Sarah and chats, good morning to y’all. Is there any chance, you would be covering Japanese prime minister whereabouts and his life styles? Is that a good idea for contents?
this last time i went to japan i stayed at a 9 hrs. was really not my cup of tea, but its cheaper than a hotel, so cant complain too much.
Yeah definitely not for everyone, but hopefully was still a fun or unique experience! either way, you do save a few $$ 😌
I thought about staying at the Millenials but those prices for the Shibuya locations are a bit insane imo. The Fukuoka prices are better but they don't have that amazing common area for mingling which is imo the most attractive part.
I'm thinking of using the shared working space at the 9 hours hotel now 😍
Stayed at Millenials at tbh it's not worth it. The only remarkable thing is the size of the capsule but everything else is pretty standart and I'd say it's not the social type of hostel...common + working areas are quite nice but you could get a hotel room for that money
@@HinataHyuga-vt4cf It always looked as if the common area would invite travelers to get to know each other. I heard positive stories about how people met a lot of nice short term friends there. But maybe that changed when prices went up because the guests changed?
One day I go there too
@11:58, “Sarah, don’t let the question affect our relationship….how much for the bath water”
Isn't it like a big dorm afterall with 40 (very private) beds? I'm very sensitive to noise, so I do wonder if some "rooms" gave fewer capsules. Extra love: 6:14 beautiful shot 💚
Amazing ♩
It's a lot better than old Capsule Hotels ♩
昔もやはり、いびきに悩まされました。
I wanna living in Capsule Hotel or Super SENTOU ♩
I live in Tokyo and still haven't been to one 😅
Seerasaan 😃
Any capsule hotel that has air circulation is my preference, I can't handle being in stuffy rooms.
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I wish you included the price and what you thought about each place in the morning you did this for a couple of places but not all of them.
First cabin is my favourite to stay for capsule hotels in both osaka and tokyo, they are clean and just have bigger space option too!! not a fan of 9 hour cuz of the plastic-like wall and how popular it is with tourist (it gets super noisy and noise-absorption between the capsules are very poor)
those airpods are like a furnace of emf's on your brain -_-
Capsule were you get sleeping results was very interesting! Great to see various Capsule Hotels. Whispering parts of this video felt very relaxing kind of ASMR video parts...
How bad is the sound around the capsule? They sound cool but I’m one of those people who can’t get to sleep unless it’s super quiet (with the exception of rain)
You’ll definitely hear a lot of noises 🥲 people moving around, snoring, hair dryers from the bathroom, suitcases being unzipped, people talking on the phone.. depends who stays that night so sometimes it’s nice & quiet, but other times not so much!
No lock would be a deal breaker for me
The Manga one had buttloads of dust when her fan started 😂
I know 😭😭 *allergies activated**
Great content as usual - I would love to hear your thoughts on AKIRA!
I would love to stay in a capsule hotel, but I'm 6ft 5 so I imagine they're just not designed for people my size!
Superb vid. We though that the entire hotels were gender specyfic during our stay and did not checked them out. If a pair could stay in the same hotel just on diferent floors thats a good tip. We did not know that
Having heard that capsules can get really hot sometimes, that's an immediate no for me even though it looks fascinating.
I want one with a tiny tv
There are dormitory-style lodgings all over the world, but I don’t understand what’s supposed to be strange about this type🤔
4:53 snoring
I've never had 9 hours sleep ! ha ha
Asmr channel when?!
Kinda Logans run feeling
Yay:)
love alyssa
Free beer, as a hard drinking Englishmen, im going to destroy that.
love yer eyeglasses
She needs to do asmr
Why didn’t you put the prices to these like you usually do? Or did I miss them?
I forgot to include it 🥲 but the prices do fluctuate A LOT depending on the day/month… so they might not have been that helpful of a reference.
The airport & milennials locations are the pricey ones over 10,000 yen, while the other 3 are around 5,000 yen on average
@@seerasan sounds good. I’m going to Japan mid December and watching all of your videos to plan a 2 week trip. Very excited and thank you for all the videos you have done! 🙏
@@blackbird1119 Haha, I have been watching the videos, too. And now I have so many interesting destinations on my list, that I can't decide where to go/what to do 🤣. But I am pretty sure that a capsule hotel stay will happen. Probably the BOOK one. What is not to like: lots of books, and so quirky.
Do these places have lockers for your luggage? So that you can enjoy the city without carrying all you stuff (when your staying more than 1 night)
9h had larger sized lockers on another floor (not for suitcases), but generally most of the other capsules have a space underneath your bed to leave your suitcase. For any smaller valuables, you can store it inside your room with the safe. I don't think I've ever stayed at a capsule hotel with a proper locker for your suitcase, the best I've seen (another place not in this vid) is they give out a bike lock and you can secure it that way.
Don't you use your Apple Watch to wake up? The vibration on the arm easily gets me awake. And there's no sound needed.
depends on the country, wouldn't want to do this in a lot of country
Spent my first couple of days in Japan in 9H. Really nice. Only bad thing was having to wakeup and stay out of the pod from 9am til 13h, after a jetlagged night out 😂
I thought first cabin is out of business?!
😂men snore a lot 🤣
I am Korean, Can anyone tell me why she said “I am going to bed” when she is already on the bed?
It is just a casual way of saying I am going to sleep now. The word bed and sleep gets switched around a lot.
Haha that's not stretching your arms out all the way
Did you hear other guests snoring during the nights?
Yup all the time unfortunately 😭
Capshule?
asmr, asmr. Lol. Jk. Cheers.