Monday, July 17, 2006

My First Capsule Hotel

I was in Osaka this weekend, and I spent 2 nights at my first capsule hotel. They're quite popular with Japanese businessmen and travelers who want a cheap place to stay. I paid 2700 yen (27 bucks) a night. Most of these hotels are for men only, although apparently this one also has a section for women. Everywhere I went in the hotel were old Japanese businessmen sitting around smoking.
This picture below shows me lounging in my sweet light blue yukata.
The picture at the bottom shows my "room". I was worried it might not be long enough, but I had enough room. Each unit has its own TV (a buck for 10 minutes, didn't try it), and its own radio and alarm clock. The capsules are definitely not soundproof, but I had earplugs so I slept through everything.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Jas, Is that what it is like in a space ship?????? Pretty cool!
S

Anonymous said...

I can totally imagine you lying on your back in there with your hands crossed on your chest mummy-style, resting peacefully.

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