Have you ever used a capsule hotel in Japan? If so, what was the experience like?

Would like to use one when visting Tokyo. Couple Capsule though. Surprised that it is not popular in smaller countries like in HK..S.Korea.

Great. Everything you need really and far less claustrophobic than you might think.

Greatest thing ever invented by man. Cheap, big showers & baths, and quiet enough for shut-eye. All I need really.

Still haven't tried one. Not sure it'd do my aching joints any good.

I sometimes use them when traveling alone because they often have really good baths. One person snoring can ruin your night's sleep though.

I remember staying at a really small, run-down one in Hiroshima around twelve years ago. When I went to the bath, it was just me and an older Japanese guy. He looked like a really ordinary salary man, maybe about 60 years old, in a plain grey suit. However, when he took it off he was completely covered in tattoos, neck to ankle. Added a little colour to my trip (literally).

I used one before, I had to meet some people in Ginza in the morning, and it was a strange experience.Seem the place was run by a right wing guy, lots of hair tonics etc in the common area shower, like the whole sink area was populated with these products.

They're good if you're somewhere for a night, and only really need a place to stay, not a room. I'll do it on a trip to Osaka where I know I'm going to be out drinking all night and out early in the morning.