Welcome to the first capsule hotel in the world, created in 1979 and designed by the architect Kisho Kurokawa. Just 2297 feet from Umeda Subway Station and 1148 feet from the HEP Five shopping & entertainment center, Capsule Inn Osaka (men only) has 3 levels of spas, including baths and saunas at different temperatures, as well as a swimming pool. The 3rd level is an open-air area including a Finnish sauna, a barrel of cold water, and 2 hot tubs made of Japanese cypress wood, a fine restaurant and massage services. Guests sleep in compact, air-conditioned capsules. The sleeping capsules at Capsule Inn Osaka are placed side-by-side in a common area. Each has a privacy blind, an alarm clock, a TV and a modular fan and light system. Depending on the capsule model you choose, there is also a USB port. Private bathrooms and toilets are shared, with free toiletries and shared-use hairdryers. Only men can stay at this property. A 7-minute walk from Higashi Umeda Subway Station, the property is 0.6 mi from JR Osaka Train Station and Hankyu Umeda Train Station. The Umeda Sky Building is 0.8 mi away. Free Wi-Fi is available in every areas, and a coin launderette is on site. Luggage can be stored in a locker. You can relax in a plush chair at the rest room. A Japanese/Western breakfast is served, for a fee and depending on your capsule a free breakfast menu is available at our restaurant.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Asian, Buffet

  • Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Ruddy
Indonesia Indonesia
the capsule room was great! i didnt realize it was the original capsule hotel from the 70s. the newer facilities was also super nice : the lockers, toilet, sauna, common area
Johnson
United States United States
Great value for the price. Accommodations were amazing, easy to access and the check in process was seamless. Breakfast was wonderful and the spa area was outstanding.
Heath
United States United States
I was backpacking for most of my 17-day trip and really wanted to experience staying in a capsule hotel. Overall, it was a great experience. The staff were friendly and helpful, and although my Japanese is limited and their English was limited as...
Petr
Czech Republic Czech Republic
It was a great experience to stay in the first capsule hotel ever built. Perfect location. And the spa was amazing after a long day!
Evan
Japan Japan
The location is excellent. It’s modern and very clean. It’s the best capsule hotel I’ve ever stayed in.
Joseph
Japan Japan
The spa was amazing; 3 levels, including multiple saunas, baths, and even a swimming pool. The facilities overall were very clean and convenient.
William
Hong Kong Hong Kong
1. The place almost had everything I needed. 2. Landry and dryer. 3. Indoor and outdoor onsen. 4. Closet. 5. Vending machines. 6. Options for standard or luxury capsules. 7. Close to every activity in Umeda.
Aapo
Finland Finland
Great location with just a short walk away from Umeda station, lots of restaurants and stores right in the vicinity, spa and sauna section were pleasant, lounge area was very comfortable and a great place to relax in the evenings.
Paul
United States United States
It was an unique accommodation – a "capsule hotel," which happens to be the very first of its kind in the world. This was my first stay in such a place, and I must say, it was quite an experience! The concept of the hotel is an interesting one....
-kelly
Japan Japan
Three floors of spa facilities, including a swimming pool and many various types of saunas and jacuzzis. Many differents areas to either relax, study or eat. The capsules are new and almost always quiet. No problem sleeping.

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    American • Japanese
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Modern

Amenities of Capsule Inn Osaka (Male Only)

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa and wellness center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Restaurant
  • Hot spring bath
  • Laundry
  • Elevator

House rules

Capsule Inn Osaka (Male Only) takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 19
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note this is a male-only property.

Only guests over 19 years old can stay at the property.

Guests must check out and re-check in each day, even when consecutive nights are booked.

Late check-out is possible at an additional charge.

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

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