Capsule Hotel interview with a Japanese salaryman | all you need to know before your stay
Added 2018-07-19 10:04:15 +0000 UTCAdvanced notice! (This one will be tomorrow :) Shingo is joining me to do a live Q&A but if you have a question you’d like me to answer, I am taking question from Patrons first! Leave it below. If we have too many, I’ll pick the best ones that answer what most people are wonder and some that no one are! Thank you for the support! -John
Comments
The biggest PRO is the flexibility. It’s always available and you can just walk in a get one. There’s also the price and the amenities. Want a massage? They’re affordable. You don’t have to get the capsule - you can upgrade from a lounge chair to one and save money. Obviously there is the location — always in great spots! The CONS: less space, little privacy, possible snorer next to you (earplugs!) some require check out at 10am. If the trip is dependent on capsules, I’d think you’re crazy! Haha!! In a good way. Pack light. Most things can be bought here. They have washing machines, laundromats. Online reservations have discounts :)
ONLY in JAPAN
2018-07-21 13:40:06 +0000 UTCAccording to what he told me 1) he does it to save money. Sometimes the company will give ¥6000 to use for a night and he’ll save 1/2 of it by crashing at a capsule 2) it’s for work. Always out of necessity. Just because it’s cheap doesn’t mean it’s less comfortable. I don’t think people think about the “fun” but rather relaxing. Great question!
ONLY in JAPAN
2018-07-21 13:33:28 +0000 UTCFor a lone backpacker. What are the pros and cons of Capsule hotel compare to other accommodation (community hotel, guest house like Airbnb) Do they always available or they have online reservation for foreigner? What should we plan ahead if the whole trip(or most) rely on Capsule hotels? For example lighter luggage? ...Okapi!!
Tan Weng Yau Elvant
2018-07-19 11:54:47 +0000 UTCI would like to know, if the stay in the capsule hotel is something he needs to do, because he missed the last train, or if he sometimes stays in the hotel to have some fun and enjoying the man-cave feeling? Thank you :o)
Mike H.
2018-07-19 10:11:04 +0000 UTC
