World first capsule hotel, men only (5)

Capsule Inn Osaka opened in 1979 is a male - oriented capsule hotel, with 400 capsules beds and 17 single rooms. It can accommodate 431 people at the same time. The guests are usually tourists and businessmen as well as commuters who missed the last bus.

Just 700 meters from Umeda Subway Station and 350 meters from the HEP Five shopping & entertainment centre, Capsule Inn Osaka has a sauna and massage services. Guests sleep in compact, air-conditioned compartments.

The sleeping capsules at Osaka Capsule Inn are placed side-by-side in a common area. Each has curtain for sake of customers’ privacy, an alarm clock and a TV. Bathrooms and toilets are shared, with free toiletries and shared-use hairdryers. Only men can stay at this property.