Hostels & Capsule Hotels in Japan: Budget Traveler’s Guide (2025)

Capsule Hotel

Hostels and Capsule hotels are a budget friendly accommodation in Japan. A capsule hotel provides a compact private space with a bed and shared amenities to minimize expenses. Similarly, hostels may offer shared rooms containing multiple beds.

Things to Know:

• Both can be separated by gender or designated as a single-gender facility.

  
  

• You will be sharing a sleeping space with unfamiliar people.

  
  

• Bathrooms and toilets are typically located in a shared area and are often separated by gender.

  
  

• There are communal spaces such as a lounging area and a kitchen.

  
  

• Basic amenities such as slippers, a toothbrush, and toothpaste are provided.

  
  

• Your bed area cannot be locked when you're not there, or sometimes it cannot be locked at all.

  
  

• Private Lockers are available but are limited in space.

  
  

• A designated area is typically provided for large luggage, and certain facilities might restrict the number you can store.

  
  

  

  Tokyo Guest House Itabashijuku Hostel Beds

  
  

Pros:	Cons:
Inexpensive	Shared Spaces, Lacking Privacy and Some Comforts
Sociable Atmosphere	Limited Space for Luggage
Great for backpackers or for a short stay	Not suitable for most Long Stays

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