• Because Japan is quite expensive, capsule hotels are a good alternative for cheap accommodations.japan monks image by Pavel Bernshtam from Fotolia.com
  
  Capsule hotels are uniquely Japanese. They are a good alternative to hotel rooms, due to high prices in Japan. Capsule hotels are made up of many cockpit-like pods, side by side and two pods high, about six feet long, three feet wide and four feet tall. Inside the capsule, and easily within reach when lying down, is a TV, radio, alarm clock and adjustable light. There is no door, only a curtain. A locker is provided outside the pod for medium-sized bags. The washroom facilities are shared and there is often a sauna on-site. Many of these hotels are for men only and offer capsule and private rooms. If women are allowed, they usually must stay in a private room.
  
  

Central Inn Gotanda

• A three-minute walk from the three subway lines at Gotanda station, the Central Inn is only 30 minutes by train to the airport and 15 to the famous shopping and nightlife area of Ginza. Choose from a standard capsule rooms, with Wi-Fi, for $40, or a private capsule, which is a 50 square-foot room, with a bed, desk, LCD TV, Wi-Fi, electrical outlet and a safe for $58. Women must stay in private rooms. Bathroom and showers are shared, and there are large, public baths in each. Toothbrushes and toothpaste are provided. There is a lounge area with vending machines that sell drinks. Credit cards are accepted. Check-in is after 5 p.m. and check-out is before 10.
  
  Central Inn Gotanda
  
  B1-8 fl. 1-20-15 Higashi Gotanda
  
  Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0022
  
  011-81-3-3447-5225
  
  ctl-inn-en.net
  
  

Hotel Siesta

• The Hotel Siesta, a 30-second walk from the three subway lines at Ebisu Station, is 30 minutes by subway to the airport and 15 to Ginza. Private capsules, which can be shared, start at $80 and are 50 square feet with a desk and lamp, electrical outlet, LCD TV, Wi-Fi, a clock and radio. Capsule rooms start at $40. Women must stay in private rooms. The bathrooms are shared. Vending machines sell soft drinks and alcoholic drinks. Credit cards are accepted. Check-in is after 5 p.m. and check-out is before 10 a.m. (Ref.3)
  
  Hotel Siesta
  
  2-9 fl., 1-8-1 Ebisu
  
  Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0013
  
  011-81-3-3449-5255
  
  siesta-en.com
  
  

Capsule Inn Kanda

• Centrally located on two subway lines at Kanda Station, the Capsule Inn Kanda is within five minutes to the zoo, 30 to the airport and 20 to Ginza. This hotel only allows men and there are only standard capsule rooms with shared facilities, a Jacuzzi and sauna. Rates start at $45. The hotel provides lockers, Wi-Fi, toothbrushes, soap, razors and towels. A vending machine sells cigarettes, beer and soft drinks. Check-in is after 5 p.m. and check-out is before 10 a.m. Credit cards are not accepted.
  
  Capsule Inn Kanda
  
  1-8-9 Uchikanda
  
  Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0047
  
  011-81-3-3295-9000
  
  travel.rakuten.co.jp