Capsule hotels are accommodations, which were created in Japan at the end of the 70s. They were an answer to the lack of space in large cities and offered inexpensive overnight accommodation without any luxury, which was mainly used by business people. The overnight stay in the capsule hotel in Japan itself is not in separate rooms, but in small, small cabins that are equipped with mattresses, television and radio.
Capsule hotel in Japan – what is it?
In addition to the “bedrooms,” this type of Japanese hotel also offers common areas, including a laundry room. Only a few have a restaurant to offer. Although the capsule hotel originated in Japan, this type of space-saving and cheap accommodation option can now also be found in many other countries. However, we would like to stay in Japan today and offer you a new capsule hotelin Osakaimagine that breaks the rules and shows that cheap doesn't have to mean shabby.
Sanitary areas as a lounge in the “Nine Hours Capsule Hotel”
The modern project for a capsule hotel in Japan comes from the architects of Naruse Inokuma Architects and covers an area of almost 1000 square meters. In contrast to the well-known capsule hotel in Japan, this accommodation places more emphasis on comfort. This new version of the capsule hotel combines functionality with a rich stay experience and in this way invents a new look.
Since in capsule hotels you not only don't have your own room, but you also don't have a private bathroom and you have to rely on shared bathrooms, valuable time is lost due to the downtime, i.e. on the way from the sleeping area to the shower and back again. And business people in particular value their time. To reduce the resulting stress, the architects developed a more livable wet area.
This wet area in the capsule hotel in Japan has been transformed into a large lounge area consisting of lockers, washing, shower and toilet areas. So what is usually divided into separate areas in these Japan hotels is combined into a single room to create a spacious sanitary lounge.
The interior design also promises a pleasant stay. Colors, materials and lighting create an overall homely atmosphere that wonderfully supports the functionality of the capsule hotel in Japan:A bit of minimalismhere, a little futurism there and the pleasant naturalness of the natural materials as the icing on the cake - the hotel in Japan combines all of this in its spacious living space.
The minimalist style can be found primarily in the laundry and dining areas, where modern and simple, yet stylish and elegant furniture and accessories enhance the rooms. This simplicity of neutralsShades such as gray, beigeand wood exudes elegance and creates a cozy atmosphere to feel good.
In comparison, the futuristic elements that can be found in the quite spacious sleeping capsules are a little more upbeat. It's not just the sleeping areas that are made of capsules. The sanitary lounge is also equipped with these, only here they have tables and benches, but they also invite you to relax.
Capsule hotel in Japan – pictures
Below we will show you some more photos of the new modern capsule hotel in Japan. Get a glimpse inside and see for yourself that capsule hotels can be quite comfortable. We are sure that this type of hotel will soon lose its rather bad reputation with such projects.
Modern showers
Sleeping capsules on two floors
View of the sleeping area
Darkened corridor with black wall paint
Hotel reception in minimalist style
Entrance hall of the Nine Hours capsule hotel
Floor plan with sleeping and laundry area
Plan of the lounge capsules
A project byNaruse Inokuma Architects.
