“Look mom! a pet shop is over there. I wanna see puppies.”

“OK, let’s go to the pet shop… uh… WHAT? it is a … HOTEL???……”

Well… it is a real hotel - Capsule Inn Akihabara.

So, what is a Capsule Hotel?

“A Capsule hotel is a unique style of accommodation in Japan, inspired by the pursuit of efficiency of space and functional comfort, originating from the adaptive, creative spirit of the Japanese mind.“

Check this link to read about the facilities; each room “has blinds to be drawn for complete privacy. In the capsule unit, amenities like a TV, radio, alarm clock and adjustable lighting are provided. You can control all these devices in a sleeping position, as if you were in a cockpit of an aircraft, or spacecraft.”

The Capsule Unit Room Rates:

Standard Room Rate (Capsule Unit) for men or women:
4,000 Yen (33.9 USD) per night

Free amenities include shavers, a Yukata-like robe, 2 tooth brushes and 2 towels, a hair dryer is available on each floor, and there is a TV in each capsule unit which shows Local and Satellite channels.

This is a quite inexpensive rate to stay in Akihabara Japan, but I wonder if I could sleep well in that capsule room. However, when you are planning to visit Akihabara Japan, don’t forget to experience such a special hotel night.