Capsule Hotel Tokyo Experience

Capsule Hotels in Tokyo Japan are a unique aspect of Japanese culture. I had one night in between an apartment and a flight so I decided to go experience a capsule hotel first hand.
The Capsule Hotel Featured: Capsule Hotel Anshin Oyado Shinjuku
www.anshin-oya...
Price: One-night rates start at around $40USD
*Many capsule hotels in Tokyo are men only.
If you ever come to Japan, experiencing a capsule hotel (pod hotel) is one of the best things to do in Tokyo.
Also check out my videos about the "Weirdest Cafes in Tokyo"
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and
The Tsukiji Fish Market experience (including tuna auction)
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[@jessicahopkins9907]

If capsule hotels came to the U.S. I'm certain it'll be destroyed. Americans aren't all that respectful of public spaces and I could already hear all the complaints about it being too small. :( But I do love the idea

[@Snowcrest23]

I'm offended but I get your point

[@Gemishell25]

I agree with you. It wouldn't work in the U.S.

[@nicoleprent1485]

I agree tbh

[@dragonite5337]

Yup Japan is more respectful and really public every hotel in Japan is the kind type of this capsule hotel

[@themango9644]

True THO

[@PainFoYou]

Japanese capsule hotel looks way better than any normal hotel I've been to. The services and stuff it provides amazes me. Like you actually get stuff for free.. Just goes to show how the economy in Japan is above many other popular countries. Awesome video as always.

[@GarethLeonard]

20Seven LoL thank you so much, and yes I agree, I couldn't believe how nice it was!

[@ajamata15]

Inflation is crazy there

[@scorpiostudent4596]

Japanese staff tends to care more about the service they provide rather than the money. I’ve been there before and when I asked for something, the staff freaking bolted off to get what I asked for. I was like 0.0

[@msdaisy6949]

Not FREE, DIP SHIT! They charged it to his ROOM, he said. Japan is so expensive to live there, they shove most of their elderly out onto the street into the cold when they cant work anymore. Japan is/can be just as cold as anywhere else. Their homeless population is ALL ELDERLY.

[@jasperpluk]

@@msdaisy6949 if u watched the video properly then you would notice that by example the green tea and several other drinks where free of charge ....

[@gregoryscott7088]

If this travel vlog thing doesn't work out, a career as a pajama model is waiting.

[@GarethLeonard]

Thank you so much for watching, and I'm sorry that I am a bit off schedule (Monday instead of the normal Friday upload), however I am currently hiking through the Dolomite Mountains in Italy, so if you want to see all my daily adventures, follow me on Instagram >>> instagram.com/tourist2townie

[@ProjectYexus]

Ey bro, how long will you be in Italy for?

[@adnansehic364]

Will there continue to be Japan videos, or is the Japan saga done?

[@GarethLeonard]

I have 3 more Japan videos (for now)!

[@GarethLeonard]

For the month of September!

[@skincarewiththanos]

Gareth Leonard hello from Greece skg nice video hadsome guy :)))))

[@davidca96]

Thats one thing about Japan, people tend to respect public places and such.

[@72hourbob61]

I snore so bad I think they would pay me to leave.

[@trooper744]

Might have sleep apnea bud

[@genesiskravitz8621]

After they pay you, find a doctor to help you take care of that. :)

[@no_more_free_nicks]

Then get medical help.

[@ElizabethNicoleBembas]

72+HourBOB lmao!!

[@calmingchillies8625]

Elizabeth Nicole Hruh

[@Justintime2grow]

I stayed at the first cabin kyobashi in Tokyo, it was an amazingly unique experience. I love it! It was what living on the death star would be like. The bathroom was like a day spa for sure. They had every kind of shower or bath you could want and free toiletries.

[@caboosevx9676]

I’m honestly a big fan of the Japanese culture, architecture and just over all how things are done there. Iv always wanted to travel there from the United States but I don’t feel like I would get a full experience on some stuff and I say that cause I have a memorial tattoo for my great grandparents on my right forearm and shoulder so all these places that say no tattoos I wouldn’t be able to enjoy and many of them actually has cultural values that makes it worth visiting and seeing.

[@axstin-]

Maybe you can try to wear long sleeve hoodies or shirts, if it’s for a pool, they got full sleeve swimming shirts. 🤷‍♂️

[@cherryJ0lt]

I’ve looked online for reviews of this specific hotel, and I’ve seen multiple tourists say that the hotel didn’t care about their tattoos. To be blunt, they probably only care when Japanese people have the traditional yakuza style tattoos, and aren’t even thinking about a white guy (or other non-Japanese, really) because they don’t mean the same thing. I’m not saying that’s true for every place, but it’s probably the case here, and likely in a lot of tourism heavy areas.

[@LetsDoBetterNow]

I have always wanted to try the capsule hotel! Looks so fun! 😊

[@GarethLeonard]

Me too! As you can see, I was pleasantly surprised!

[@padidivemaster1963]

Let's Do Better Now so u should buy a small tent.

[@jesssie4437]

coffin hotel

[@ElizabethNicoleBembas]

Let's Do Better Now me too!!

[@BITONYBLUE1]

Rodimus Prime 😂😂 epic comment

[@ThinhTam]

I've spent 10 nights in that capsule hotel already, really love it when I come to Tokyo! I dont believe there's a better place to stay, considering you are 2 min walking from Shinjuku station

[@karlos1008]

Thinh Tam what’s it called? Keen to check it out

[@Sauws]

Capsule Hotel Anshin Oyado Shinjuku

[@saulrajasinaga]

Is there a smoking room inside?

[@adrianna986]

And it’s super cheap! I would love to stay there

[@Jekyll_Island_Creatures]

What's the cost?

[@expeditionsyndicate4107]

This guy is so chill. He is like a perfect mix of Ryan gosling and Ryan Reynolds

[@LakeConstan]

Because they are both Canadian and he grew up very close to the Canadian border

[@rukiaa6847]

I find a lot of people scary, but you seem safe, I was long-term depressed before stumbling on this video and my mood lifted with a smile midpoint

[@iancrawford2496]

I don't think you were supposed to record in half the places you went.

[@GarethLeonard]

Ian Crawford I got permission before I shot. 😉

[@everythingpony]

Gareth Leonard how would we know?

[@everythingpony]

nancentina did you not see the youtuber commented that he had permission

[@sshallowplayz8758]

Rainbow Dash Ikr Everyone in the reply section needs to take a major freaking chill pill

[@micahjoelgeimer4215]

Ian Crawford I dont think you should be brown nosing about shit you don't have a fucking clue about

[@alexandradavies7955]

I got back from a trip to Japan with a friend a few days ago, we stayed in a capsule hotel on our last night and it was a really great experience. Definitely worth a try! Great video btw

[@GarethLeonard]

Alexandra Davies great to hear you had a good experience as well!! 😁

[@pronoob3240]

Alexandra Davies how much does it cost

[@RizaRidho]

The background sound is like sundanese gamelan :) And the umbrella in front of the hotel is like balinese-traditional umbrella :)

[@GarethLeonard]

R Sulistyo that was the theme of the capsule hotel I guess, hence the music! 😉

[@misstiursani]

Yeah can't help but notice the flute. It's definetly the sound of the sundanese bamboo flute.

[@missagustia5380]

Definitely sundanese 👍 maybe the owner has Indonesian ancestry

[@senszei7858]

and at 2:23 you can see some batik pattern there

[@danmidkiff5416]

I spent a total of 6 yrs in Japan, but never stayed at one of these types of hotels. I think I really missed out on something nice! This was a very good video. I've been in the Dolomite mountains in Italy also. Have fun if you are still there!

[@hennies]

You look so relaxed!!! Lov it!

[@GarethLeonard]

Bob smith I was! 😴

[@ericamissknowitall8694]

Thank you so much for the awesome review of the capsule hotel in Tokyo. What an awesome experience and I felt like I was right there every step of the way. Really excellent video and content. Keep them coming!

[@jinhakim6822]

Take juice, chips and torch inside your closet and that is a capsule hotel

[@SunfireGTX25]

No food allowed in the capsule. You must've missed the signage at the start when he goes in. I get the joke though :p lol

[@likeasambud9817]

Stayed here before. Fantastic experience. Best capsule hotel in tokyo hands down.

[@chipandpete]

Could you please explain why you have to wear their clothes while your in there? I can not wrap my brain around why. I saw one man wearing a business suit in the video?

[@CkDiegoo]

Cleaner

[@lass-inangeles7564]

In Japanese hotels you typically remove your street clothing and wear their hotel clothes and shoes. Its partly hygiene (they sit on floor), partly hospitality to give you comfy clothes so you don't have to bring your change of clothing, and partly so as not to offend other guests with offensive/dirty/inappropriate clothing. Japanese culture is based on harmony within the group. This means not offending anyone. USA is exactly the opposite, and our culture is based on individuality, non-conformity, and to hell with everyone else.

[@Max1996YT]

@@lass-inangeles7564 Something I'm wondering, watching this video...I'm assuming it's all right to change into your own clothes (inside the hotel?) if you're planning to go out for a bit?

[@brianpan6453]

@@lass-inangeles7564 , "...to hell with everyone else". It's funny because it's true!

[@hanna4079]

he was probs checking out

[@FirstLast-cl6dq]

This is so awesome! The amount of hygiene products and relaxing amenities they have alone make me want to visit Japan so badly!

[@alrene7957]

Jesus christ Japan is a paradise

[@SAHogan-ih3bo]

ALF: As long as we forget about... cough! cough!... that pesky little nuclear facility that is gradually contaminating the Pacific.

[@Skkymy]

@@SAHogan-ih3bo USA's fault :)

[@SAHogan-ih3bo]

JN: Only indirectly. This is in JAPAN's backyard. JAPAN is responsible for managing it--and soliciting international help if it can't. Poisoning the Pacific--and eventually ALL the world's oceans--is no laughing matter. :(

[@katieculbreth5]

Just Nausicâ shut up idiot

[@srreal4821]

Itz convient when ur out and about all day. Just a place to sleep and relax. Sweet

[@SahanTheMighty]

Such a handsome guy! Loved the video!!

[@GarethLeonard]

SahanTheMighty cheers! 😁

[@ailinos]

SahanTheMighty thought this too lol

[@jollywolly55]

Though this too, no homo

[@timspruillmca1]

SahanTheMighty i agree

[@justagamer5277]

lol

[@randahamad7422]

this is a wonderful video ...Gareth your whole experience in Japan is so amazing ..i enjoyed everything...thank you so much for let us sharing your great videos :)

[@trekkeruss]

I would like to try a capsule hotel just for the experience, but the last time I was in Tokyo I was on a very limited budget and a capsule was twice as much money compared to the place where I stayed.

[@GarethLeonard]

trekkeruss I understand, for one or two nights it might be worth it, but I stayed in an Airbnb for most of my trip because it was cheaper.

[@amandabass04]

+Gareth Leonard whats the name of the airbnb and how much does those cost?thanks

[@mimimosa259]

That looks amazing!! It’s so clean. I really wish we had something like that in Toronto. I travel 2 hours to school and sometimes there’s huge gaps during my classes, would give anything for a capsule hotel for a recharge and nap

[@nnnn_757]

かっこいい…💕 1番初め朝鮮のやつで始まったから焦った💦

[@sirbernardmendesfrance6817]

One of [the] most thorough tour of a capsule hotel (men only). Just utterly fascinating ... never knew it was this interesting ! Very Nicely Filmed by the author !

[@robby102938]

"please wash your body with dirt before entering the bathtub" ... done!

[@JaguarcliffSushiAdventures]

I stayed at the same capsule hotel for Obon (just last week) and I do have the same things to say about this place. It's amazingly luxurious and affordable at the same time :)

[@chrise.851]

Dude what's up w/ all these thirsty ppl commenting on your looks?

[@ToniCarrington]

It’s basic white guy looks that ppl love

[@lushbear04_old]

He has good facial features I'm sad I can't be beautiful sometimes

[@timothybryce1948]

@@ToniCarrington lmao someones jealous

[@marilynnscorner345]

don't hate lol

[@justagamer5277]

Hes cool looking man.

[@hidekigomi]

Looking forward to your adventure in Italy but kind of mixed feeling, it's almost the end to see your unique perspectives about Japan.

[@SerenaHarting]

The clothes are pajamas as you don’t have to keep them in the whole time 😂

[@dareboi]

Loved the video. I visited Tokyo for the first time last year and loved it! So efficient and clean, was really something else. Might have to try out the capsule thing next time :)

[@elvanprayitno9350]

sundanese fluite

[@ipaciti]

sunda apa bali ya?

[@walnutcreekjg1385]

that was a nice review. i loved your calm voice. this was very nice to watch

[@VlogAwi]

LOVE YOUR VIDEO Gareth !! Is it just me or that backsound in 1:37 looks like traditional music from Indonesia ( Bali / Java ).. I am from Indonesia by the way.. =p

[@GarethLeonard]

HAVE A NICE DAY !! Thank you! And great ears!!

[@FANIAisVIP]

Ya ampun.. Kirain aku aja yg ngrasa. Suara Sulingnya Indonesia banget..

[@VlogAwi]

Ya kan Epifania, kayak di Bali or semacam restoran Sunda gituh.. Ya gak sih ? Yang ada di daerah Bandung segala yang makannya Lesehan, hahahahah !! Wah, Jepang juga menyukai lagu tradisional kita nih... PROUD OF Indonesia... Salam kenal yah Epifania, saya juga ada bikin Vlog ke Jepang, mangkanya bisa tahu si Gareth.. =p Kalau ada waktu,, jangan lupa mampir yah.. .. HAVE A NICE DAY !!

[@netizen8080]

Ada batik di menit 2:22

[@VlogAwi]

Crimson Violet Oh iyaaa lhoo.. NO WONDER instrumentnya begitu... Hahahaha....

[@doristhecoder765]

Thank you for taking us on your journey with you

[@redromeoful]

FYI the sound on the locker area is seruling with sundanese song ,and yes its relaxing ,nice video btw :)

[@GarethLeonard]

risman ldl thank you!! It definitely was!

[@iqlimayasmin4039]

i thought the same

[@check3284]

What’s the price for one day!

[@psmobile5254]

risman ldl

[@cruizlee214]

I stayed in this hotel a few days on my last vacation. I loved it and would stay there again. My traveling buddy didn't like it as much because he's shower shy. That's something to keep in mind, it's gym class in there.

[@xalvarioz5139]

i got some javanese vibe when watching this video because the traditional music that play on the hotel

[@nivan231]

Lovely.. i just love these Japanese people and their concepts.. u won't need anything else apart from what they are providing u.. lovely bath, lovely shower, lovely bed to relax with TV and other stuff.. what else do u need

[@annacoleman2295]

Jeusus he's gorgeous

[@aquariaaustin2077]

I could never do it. I'm too claustrophobic for it. I'm breaking out in a sweat, just looking at you in that confined space.

[@user-gx5ft9zb5j]

I have severe claustrophobia. Looks like a death sentence to me.

[@gpturner0924]

Maybe... But have you slept on a bunk bed, on the bottom bunk, with the curtain closed? I have severe claustrophobia as well, but I have also had to sleep on the bottom bunk and if there is a curtain, I always close it for privacy... Never had an issue. This seems to be a similar type of atmosphere. The idea of the capsule is it's only for sleeping, so you don't really notice once your eyes are closed and your brain turns off. If you are staying awake and just sitting in the bed for some time before sleeping, it may help to turn the light off sometimes... Even if you're watching TV or playing on your phone, you don't notice the walls when it's dark.

[@renee9113]

They really put a lot of thought into their hotel. Makes me want to give it a try. Your camera shots are pretty awesome too you really take shots with us all in consideration. So much work put into your videos. I really enjoyed watching and now subscribing. Thank you so much, now off to see your next adventure 😃👍

[@Mikeztarp]

6:45 Multipass! ;)

[@keandric2765]

Lol, one of my favorite movies Ever. I still quote it so much xD :))

[@boop9430]

Am I the only one who likes tiny rooms? They feel so cozy and cute to me.

[@xiaonan16]

The bed (sleeping place) not my cup of tea (there isn’t privacy), but other facilities r good!

[@ferrum2525]

there is privacy, you can close it

[@andreaklass2857]

Amazing place. I'll have to keep this place in mind when I travel Japan in the future sometime!

[@gmagain]

Can you control the temperature inside the capsule?

[@SylvanSkywatcher]

I've wanted to know more about these for a long time. Thx for sharing your experience. And, oh my goodness! You are a cutie!!!

[@kikorin06]

イケメン過ぎて全く内容が入って来ないんですが・・・

[@berityoung9307]

This is so interesting! You make me want to try one just watching how much you enjoyed it!

[@_jasminedaniel]

You're like...really really pretty 👀

[@cheongpuipui4145]

Cheong pui fun

[@cheongpuipui4145]

I

[@justagamer5277]

Lol

[@5150Reaper]

Jasmine Sanouvong why, thank you!

[@guzmandiva]

Sleeping pods! So cool... Can't believe you fit in there. 😃

[@hevilakarine6341]

dude you're gorgeous :o

[@henritownsend9714]

Gareth, Gareth you look so at home and relaxed in the "Capsule Hotel". You ' re so good at what you do my friend! Also and again you' re so handsome, I just cant keep telling you that. Will visit Japan next year together with Indonesia, also such an interesting group of islands. Be sure to also go in 2018....Who knows, maybe our paths will cross. I certainly hope so. I do speak a little of their language, so we' ll have extra fun. God bless you Gareth and stay healthy.

[@MSaleh-vy8rr]

Japan, the kings of vending machines lol

[@leo309]

Capsule hotel looks like so much fun and affordable too

[@jackjohnson7396]

Japanese got it going on

[@trangbin1207]

you should try the Love Hotel while you still in Japan. it'd be a fun experience (i think).

[@user-vc8sn6jp3r]

Dayumm , he's cuteee

[@nixienicspark4378]

Thumbs up for this gareth 😁 wonderful awesome!

[@masspyro5167]

I have to get my ass to Japan one of these days...

[@juleslag2022]

Mass Pyro with a face like that, please don’t.

[@ShoJ369]

Great video, but how much does it cost ? I noticed there was a deluxe and executive option. Which are you using please ?

[@HungryMeshigaud]

That's awesome

[@penlimonglkr1984]

I just wish I was an adult like u. JAPAN,JAPAN,JAPAN!!!! Ma dream country. I love Japan more than ma life.

[@AdeIrawan1]

Ada suara suling sunda !!

[@clarazip8724]

Love you video. I have never been to a capsule hotel. I will try it once.

[@Gosuroriroufufu]

Hi! I'm Japanese KZbinr.thank you for making this video. Is there a capsule hotel in your country?

[@dementos7806]

Dark side Japan show nope. :(

[@kimimon9057]

Dark side Japan show no

[@PAPIOSO908]

We just got underwater hotels that I know of

[@thedoneeye]

Neat! The capsules kind of made me think of the pods in 'The Matrix' but MUCH nicer 😎

[@GarethLeonard]

thedoneeye haha, don't take the red pill!

[@edvareilla2730]

You are good looking man!

[@tinlizziestudios4344]

Am headed to Japan this Fall or next Spring for the Blossoms. Was totally interested and now I know Im staying in one of these. :-)

[@laurenbloss2345]

You have to wear the clothes 😂 omg that’s like prison 😂

[@A_A610]

To be fair, it's nice to get out of your street clothes and into something comfy.

[@mehgzallibor5577]

educational tourl in japan..makes me excited to go there soon...thank you.doumo arigato gouzaimashita

[@GarethLeonard]

Cheers! 😀

[@diannegorham5176]

Very cute😚

[@orcaartist]

This is so awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@AG-zi6pk]

Wow he is attractive

[@Safirlady]

Super neat! It reminds me of the all female Korean spas I sometimes frequent. Although the beds remind me of TOC hostel in Madrid, simply more high tech goodies. Neat video, happy trail/hiking, lol,)!!!LeSaf

[@Raharu1414]

Everything seemed fine, until i saw the morgue beds...

[@ChuuChao]

I stayed in this exact capsule hotel a month after this video was uploaded

[@brianpan6453]

Did you enjoy it? How much did you spend their per day on average? Thnxs.

[@jhonathanzaldivar4691]

You're so handsome.

[@kellyoden3532]

is that pepe on the rule page?

[@Lovebug756]

I would really love to travel with him. He has the best adventures

[@lillydejesus9510]

how much was the capsule hotel? and what is the length of the bed

[@A_A610]

Standard unit is ¥5480/night according to their website, but there are units with other upgrades available for slightly more. All the beds are 2 meters long.

[@falcon2624]

AdrenalineAddict610 Anyone wondering, thats about $50 usa dollars in todays currency. Sept 2017.

[@GarethLeonard]

I have the website link in the video description for the most up-to-date prices! 👌

[@badlandsghost]

See Min Lim it's because of the amenities and onsen. Plus hotels in Japan are kinda expensive

[@jocelyntamayo441]

AdrenalineAddict6

[@the10thleper]

I remember hearing about this idea years ago, so glad to see what became of it. Very nice. Always fascinating how well the Japanese are organized. Silence is of the utmost. How about a stack of 3 foot dia. Concrete pipe that's easy to wash with a firehose for the homeless here in the States. Make them work for their keep.

[@loribrid9632]

Don't see what's kool about sleeping in the closet 🤣🤣🤣🤣😋😋😋😆

[@kentan9475]

Japan, the most amazing country in the world.

[@witasinigayatri3992]

handsome

[@TheGreatEscape77]

So cool, Amazing!.. but this will never work in America, people have entire 3bed suites at the top of vegas and food fed right in there mouth, spoon fed and they still complain!

[@BeyondChange]

Those pants are wayyyy tooo short!

[@keandric2765]

Well it's not like you're gonna be walking around the city or something in them. They're pj's. You're just gonna be sleeping in them.

[@deniseestrada7214]

Lol ikr

[@chachawoop22]

The set up kind of reminds me of a Korean spa...you can even stay over in most except the one I did was community so everyone who paid to stay the night was laid out on a section of floor with their mat all in all though I loved it

[@oentoengjahja712]

I'm clautrophobic, I won't try that creepy box

[@bueryaquett7519]

Kevin Joe Hahaha but you can get out whenever you feel like it

[@kilzathedogsansgirlfriend8687]

Im the opposite

[@bombaytalkie.]

This is invaluable advice. Thank you very much, I'll still buy you a beer (or maybe two) if we ever meet. ✌🏽🇧🇷✌🏽

[@Ch33no]

Why no tattoos in the tub?

[@A_A610]

Long standing association of tattoos with the yakuza (Japanese crime family), so it can be uncomfortable for some people to share intimate facilities like onsen with someone that likely has ties to shady organization. Tattoo bans were put into place to prevent yakuza from entering baths and provide peace of mind for everyone else. Some onsen are totally fine with tattoos, but the stigma is still pretty heavy.

[@Ch33no]

AdrenalineAddict610 kinda what I thought. Kinda shitty for Americans that go, but I guess its their country.

[@endofanage223]

Ch33no yeah it's their country, too bad in America we have to break our knecks to make foreign people feel comfortable

[@bigdaddy8200]

The tattoo policy doesnt apply for tourists..

[@bigdaddy8200]

Saucy Chica lol like what?

[@marilynnscorner345]

These seem pretty cool... I plan on doing some world traveling next year. Can't wait to check pods out.

[@elizabethquach7976]

Wait you can't use the onsen if you have tattoos?

[@badlandsghost]

Elizabeth Qauc tattoos are associated with the Yakuza so some onsens don't allow tattoos but that is changing in japan

[@christinalise]

Elizabeth Qauc how strange. Like every other person i know in Canada has tattoos.

[@ThatChickWithSwag]

christinalise yeah but here in canada it's also a way more diverse and accepting culture lol

[@davidbee3704]

Elizabeth Qauc When in other countries, respect their culture amd rules. Simple.

[@erzepuluh5353]

It's Sundanese traditional music playing at that hotel. Cool!