“I want to try a capsule hotel in Tokyo, but is it safe? Will I understand how to check in?”
“Are there hotels with English-speaking staff?”
Don’t worry—this guide will explain everything you need to know to confidently stay at a capsule hotel in Tokyo.
From how to book, check in, and understand Japanese etiquette, it’s all here.
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カプセルホテルってどんな施設？【What is a Capsule Hotel?】
- Small private sleeping pods (usually 2m × 1m × 1m)
- Common bathrooms, lounge, and lockers
- Men-only / women-only / mixed facilities available
- Not a hostel → more private than bunk beds
✅ Quiet, safe, and clean—ideal for solo travelers.
英語対応スタッフがいるホテルを選ぼう【Hotels with English-Speaking Staff】
- Look for “English OK” mark on Rakuten Travel or Booking.com
- Recommended options:
- TOKYO-W-INN Asakusa
- plat hostel keikyu asakusa station
- UNPLAN Kagurazaka
- The Millennials Shibuya
- First Cabin Ichigaya
✅ Some also have multilingual signage and QR code guidance.
チェックイン・チェックアウトの流れ【Check-in / Check-out Flow】
Check-in
- Present passport (required by law)
- Fill in a guest form (usually English version available)
- Get locker key and room number
- Change into loungewear or hotel clothes
Check-out
- Usually 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Return key / loungewear / towel at front desk
- Some allow morning shower after check-out
✅ Late-night check-in possible at most places!
知っておくべき日本のマナー【Essential Japanese Etiquette】
- 🚫 No loud phone calls in the sleeping area
- ♨️ Shower before entering public bath
- 💬 Speak softly in common areas
- 🧳 Keep large luggage in lockers or reception
✅ Respect quiet and clean space—it’s part of the charm.
オンライン予約の方法【How to Book Online Easily】
- Recommended:
- Rakuten Travel (English available)
- Booking.com
- Agoda
- Use filters:
- Price range
- “Capsule Hotel” category
- English support
- Female-only if needed
女性旅行者へのアドバイス【Tips for Female Travelers】
- Choose female-only floors or hotels
- Examples:
- Nine Hours Woman Shinjuku / Kanda
- Bay Hotel Akihabara (Women only)
- Most offer secure lockers, separate showers, and staff support
安心・安全に泊まれるおすすめホテル5選【Top 5 Picks for Foreign Travelers】
- TOKYO-W-INN Asakusa – Staff speaks English / social vibe
- plat hostel keikyu asakusa station – Cozy / friendly
- UNPLAN Kagurazaka – Clean & international guests
- The Millennials Shibuya – English UI / keyless
- First Cabin Ichigaya – Hotel-grade capsule style / staff support
まとめ｜東京で快適にカプセル体験を！
カプセルホテルは、日本ならではのユニークな宿泊体験です。
基本的な流れとマナーを知っておけば、英語が不安でも全く問題なし！
ぜひチャレンジして、東京滞在をもっと楽しく＆手軽に。
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- ✅ 英語対応OK！外国人も安心なカプセルホテル特集
- 🚺 女性専用カプセルホテル特集
- 🛏 初心者向けQ&A記事（不安・疑問解消）
