Capsule Inn Sapporo

Sapporo


If you're a man of simple needs who doesn't get scared easily by small spaces, this XY chromosome–only capsule hotel offers your standard berth plus a sauna, large bath, coin-laundry machines and free morning coffee – just a stone's throw from the main Susukino crossing. Check-in from 1pm; check-out by 10am.

There's a full explanation in English on its website on how to make the most of a capsule hotel.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Sapporo attractions

1. Ōdōri-kōen

0.31 MILES

This haven in the heart of the city is fully 13 blocks (1.5km) long, with the TV Tower at its eastern end. Among the green lawns and flower gardens are…

2. Sapporo TV Tower

0.35 MILES

Beating Tokyo Tower by two years, Sapporo TV Tower (147m) arrived in 1956, bringing with it the modern television age. It was designed by 'Dr Tower' Naitō…

3. Sapporo Clock Tower

0.42 MILES

No Japanese tourist can leave Sapporo without snapping a photo of the city's signature landmark and oldest building, the clock tower. Built in 1878, the…

4. Black Slide Mantra

0.54 MILES

This sculpture in Ōdōri-kōen by Japanese-American artist Noguchi Isamu is hands-on art at its best: made of black stone to stand out in the snow, the…

5. Chitosetsuru Sake Museum

0.54 MILES

Fans of Japan's national drink will enjoy this museum, which – though English signage is lacking – has visually understandable displays about the history…

7. Hokkaidō Ainu Center

0.63 MILES

In an office building across the street from Hokkaidō University Botanical Garden, this cultural centre is run by the Hokkaidō Ainu Association and has a…

8. Hokkaidō University Botanical Garden

0.72 MILES

Among the highlights of this meandering, 14-hectare outdoor garden maintained by Hokkaidō University, is a collection of 200 plants and herbs historically…