Does not seem like a place for kids or kid friendly. The noise travels to each unit and it would be hard to sleep with kids talking because kids will be kids. I think the units should be more sound proof with a door that shuts. I have seen these at the Tokyo airport with a TV and the door shuts.
also if you have shutting doors, some people get claustrophobic and you'd also then have to have a oxygen system filtering through each room like a hospital does.
+dphotos It really depends on how you raise your kids, do they have common sense? do they respect other people? it's really just simple common sense, being kids is a sorry excuse, especially this is not an unexpected visit, this is all planned beforehand and it's really easy to show the kids photos and brief them how to behave a day before. But of course why do all that when you know you can get away with pretty much anything as a foreigner in Japan?
+PenIronBox yes it does depend on how they were raised but in general I don't this this is a kid friendly place because how quiet the place has to be. Kids will be kids and are excited to be traveling and like to explore and express their feeling. I know when my daughter was young I would never bring her to a place like this out of respect to the other hotel guests. She was not an easy child when she was growing up at that age.
For all the people who are saying the hotel is sexist, please understand it is not. Most Asia cultures are more conservative thus generally man and woman don't sleep together unless they are married or in a relationship. Yes, the spaces are separated but with only a blind as door not everyone feels save.
They are realistic. 99.9% of people are cool but .1% are creeps who can't take no for an answer and generally ruin things for everyone else. Everyone has to CYA as a result.
petra leong I agree but some people might want privacy just I don't know why they are sprayed cuz people have family and thay might want to be close to gether
It's a shame western countries don't share the same level of etiquette as these. I'd imagine the capsule walls to be covered in graffiti and gum if it came here.
+Vladislav Kostin Yeah, the only thing I would change is the doors but that's probably an American thing. I'm surprised they don't use white noise generators, but, again, acoustic privacy isn't a priority in Japan.
+MakeMeThinkAgain Privacy varies among cultures. Considering how urbanised the Japanese are in regards to living, this wouldn't a big difference from these capsules. Even among western countries, when I first visited the US, I was surprised the lack of privacy the toilet cubicles (stalls) vs typical cubicles here in New Zealand where they are almost fully enclosed.
+SolarizeYourLife You don't seem to understand that they are cutting costs to avoid air conditioning every capsule. I'm assuming most of their clients are happy to pay less and go to sleep already because it's way too late to be be picky.
This is for the poor people... Their blood is already filled with addictable substances, they are already great consumers of sugars and fats... there's no economical rape that can be done there... the banks have nothing to seek there anymore. No need to be xenophobic in there unless you've got candy or french fries in there or spilled some soda on your shirt, coz then they WILL eat your brains.
Don't get me wrong; I love children, but I found them to be very distracting to get through this video. Instead of focusing on the experience as a whole, this is basically how a family would experience a capsule hotel, which doesn't seem ideal. I wished they would have explored or asked more questions about the common areas and maybe interviewed a person. Feels incomplete, but I'm thankful they made this video.
As a Brazilian, I went through the whole video afraid for people's safety while they sleep in this capsule without a door... This definitely wouldn't work in my country. Well, they have hostels here abd it works, so maybe I'm wrong.
i wonder why they don‘t use white noise in the hallways as this would drown out most other noise (like quiet talking or snoring) and even help people sleep...
Ethan Slamberry personally i dont hear any american accent im malaysian chinese and english is my 2nd language as well but i think most of us sound like the worker as well
It's interesting to read that the people who are unfamiliar to Japan's culture often bring up the same concerns or topics. Space - Japan is known for smaller spaces anyway in regards to living quarters, & these pods are literally designed just for sleep. Shower, grooming, sleep. That's it. Its a shame they didn't show the amenities you often get in capsule hotels & the bathrooms etc - they're beautiful & so very clean. They provide pjs, often free toothbrushes / paste in the more expensive ones etc. The hot bath & showers are luxurious despite being shared (workers constantly keep on top of cleaning, clearly). Pods don't need to be soundproof when you can pop in ear plugs, & I would hate doors on any capsule, it would create a locked in space, & air con simply isn't healthy or necessary to use all of the time. You really are just there to sleep, refresh, & go back home / to work / continue travelling the next day. Great inventions!
It is not the bridal suite but then that is not it's purpose. I appreciate the separate accommodations for male and female. As long as you get on the right elevator you will end up on the right floors for your gender. This has to make the ladies feel safer with no locked doors.
its a really good for businessman that missed the train and collage student that need someplace to sleep. but i think it would be better if they make special section for couple with children
+intotheoceanbloo Perhaps they can take some of the money from the war mongers and put it into actually *saving* lives rather than taking them. Since many of the homeless are Vets, this is a better option than sleeping on the street after serving their country by putting their lives on the line.
+gotbletu Actually my exact idea, for a few years now I have planned a business called Life Pod which is basically this but meant for longer time renting.
I like the idea, but i would definitely want to have a door on the capsule. It seems strange to invest so much in these capsules when it's basically just a giant hostel with really expensive bunkbeds. With a door, all of the sudden it would be a private space, with sound isolation, and i think it would be a lot more comfortable.
+Patrick Verkley other places already have that, with sealed door, small tv and more stuffs. but i personally refer this idea more, it doesnt make it feel like being captured and more focus about getting rest.
The Japanese are very private and Japan is a very introverted country that's why capsules work better than hostels, a curtain or divider makes a whole difference, in America capsules would never work both are opposites and totally different cultures
Agree! I like the idea, but with door and sound isolation. I think it would fare very well in Los Angeles, IF it were made to be a cheaper alternative to a single apartment with a bunch of roommates (I know some who live this way). It would have to be a living space for people who work odd jobs & need a place only to sleep & shower.
It would be supper annoying if someone who snored REALLY loud stayed there. They would keep so many people awake. I know people who snore louder than they talk
tbh, as as someone who snores (sadly), i cant control the volume of my snore and i always feel guilty & embarrassed when i'm told that i snored. But that's smtg those that want to stay at a capsule hotel should take into consideration before booking a capsule uh
This would be good to have by major airports for cancel flights and layovers. Also, maybe in major cities for people who don't want to drink and drive and they stay out of town.
I'm so glad you did a video on this place. I've been fascinated with it for years now, but haven't been able to find enough in-depth videos. This is perfect :)
+Kirsten Dirksen Do you get to keep the pajamas that 9H gives you? Your channel's content has begun to really fascinate me and as a result of that fascination, I have immense curiosity, especially since I haven't been out of the United States on vacation since I was only five years old. As such, you could say that UA-cam takes me on vicarious vacation.
I've been there! Brings back so many memories and 1 of the best sleeps in my life. I'd def go back! Although it's not where you want to stay for a romantic holiday of course.
I tried.... Really hard. But those kids are too damn annoying to watch. All I heard was kids feet running up and down the hallway. Definitely not a child friendly place... Very cool concept and would totally stay in one......just without children.
My only complaint would be noisy children going in and out up and down whispering and talking when all you have is a damn screen, like he said most people are there because they need to be like missed train or whatever and they need to sleep.
I think these should be built in the USA for people who can no longer afford rent, when the option is sleeping in a cold car or on the streets, these are pretty inviting. To have a safe clean place to sleep every night would be a blessing in many communities. I spent many a nights worrying if I was going to lose my home and have to try and find another place to live, my salary could not pay the rent for a safe place in my home town, Id have to move far away. I read there is a contractor in San Francisco who is finally thinking of single folks and families who cannot afford to pay 800k for a piece of crap property, nor pay 2000k a month for a rat trap in that city, he is building tiny room apartments that are fully functional. I wish there were more of him out there. Curious as to what he is going to charge for them Love these, defiantly need them to rent monthly. Oh, and 40 in Japan is dirt cheap!
Unfortunately, this idea would not work in the U.S. It works in Japan, because with so many people living in a land so small in area, the Japanese have learned to be highly polite, respectful & considerate of one another, lest society fall apart due to the discord & conflict caused by constantly crowded living conditions. In the U.S., such hotels would turn into noisy, dirty, unsafe warrens. You wouldn't be able to sleep, because people would be playing their music or videos loud, or talking loudly on their cells, or congregating outside their capsules. You wouldn't feel safe, because those capsules have no locked doors on them, just a blind. The place would probably shortly become a pig sty, with trash littered everywhere, dirt & graffiti on every surface, fouled bathrooms & shower facilities, and hordes of insects. American society just doesn't inculcate the same amount of politeness, respect, and consideration for each other, sad to say. I wish it did. 😔
Gosh I love Japan. I'm learning Japanese to go but the fact that the people learn English for their visitors so that they don't have to worry just makes me appreciate the country and the people even more
$40 seems too high for this, I would think maybe $25 for the 9 hour stay. Also I'm a little surprised they don't have some couples units available, but obviously that's not their target.
+Len Harms Most likely the lonely traveler or someone who needs a last second place to stay if they missed their bus or train. $40 dollars is expensive but when you think about the fact that you get a quite place to sleep and a nice shower in an very expensive place like japan then its not that bad.
You're undervaluing the service. Unique architecture, silent alarms, the simple convenience of not having to pay over $100 for a normal hotel/motel room - these features cannot be measured by typical motel standards.
in Kyoto and tokyo everything is much more expensive. I am going there and can't find a nice hotel with nice price-quality. In my country you can find a very good one just with 100 euros, but in kyoto for example prices goes up to 300 just a good one.... And the cheapest ones are this cabins or shared rooms. So yes, everything much more expensive
$40 is nothing literally they’re getting robes slippers a nice comfortable place to sleep they have sitting areas for men and women woman alone and much more it is worth over $40
I am a sucker for adventure, and this looks like it would be worth a try, just for the experience. I do not like to be burdened with stuff when I travel and I like to keep it light and simple. The look is so contemporary and "space-age". If you have ever tried to squeeze a lot of activities into one trip/vacation, you know you will not care if where you sleep at the end of the day is spacious. What you want is convenience, simplicity, and most of all - cleanliness. The staff seemed peaceful and welcoming. The look was neat and peaceful and bright. All edges were rounded and safe. Japan is a very, very expensive travel destination, and this could make it possible for those on a budget to simply get a rest without complications. Nobody is saying all people should expect a crowded and miserable future where we would be caged animals, just because of these types of hotels. And, salary workers happen to be people who do not get to go home after an 8-hour work day. This is just fine for someone on a business trip who does not need an apartment sized room just to catch a night's sleep. Also, a good guest does not insult his/her hosts and remembers that he/she is in someone else's country. Not all larger accommodations are this convenient or this clean in other countries. The idea works very well for some people. This looks like a lot of fun.
People making comments about segregation. Remember this is meant for people who are travelling and missed their bus/train. The goal is to rest and move on. It is much easier to split everyone up, otherwise this is just another hotel. Also, the capsules aren't large enough for two people.
Good video & in-depth questions. Definitely not suited to kids though because kids simply can't stay silent. I think sealable doors & ventilation would help with sound.
Capsule hotels may be on the "lowest end" of the hotel hierarchy but they're so much more intriguing and efficient. I would love to see some of these here in the US and even more so in the city areas. Normal hotel or even motel rooms can be absurdly expensive in major cities. The only drawback is if you have a lot of things you're bringing with you like for conventions or some big event, however this would be perfect for the average traveler.
I feel like this is ideal for school trips, this way you won't have problems of your friends being in a separate room because there are so many little rooms and everyone has their own
This is a scam , there's another capsule hotel for 15 bux a night and they have , a tv(headphones so no one can hear), a mirror, more space, compartment showers(big) , a better lounge and it's for relaxing and you can do whatever you want whenever you want
so cute. I love the capsule hotel concept. I wish they had some in the states. I would live to try one out. I live hotels and I love sleeping so I think I would really enjoy this a lot.
Someone snoring makes me secure when I sleep because I know someone is nearby that is not active and that if something happens they will take care of it if possible
Interesting video ! Some people didn't like her children being in the video, but I thought they were cute and entertaining. I can believe that snoring would be a problem in those capsule hotels though ! Especially if it were full of drunk salarymen ! For people looking for cheap hotel accommodation in Japan I use so called business hotels such as Toyoko Inn or Super Hotel, these are targeted at Japanese workers travelling for business and are much cheaper than more western style hotels. Just make sure you get a non-smoking room if you aren't a smoker !! I love travelling in Japan, things tend to be quite convenient and well thought out.
These would be awesome in airports. If you ask me they should be made mandatory, they would be free if your flight is canceled or delay for 8 hours or more and available to rent otherwise *To sign the petition to get these pods implemented in your airport hit the like button*
American children are too rambunctious for such an experience. Kirsten should have left the kids at home for this one, since there were people who needed their rest.
Not at all. He was standing closer to the mic. Those brats were running around, up and down the hall, climbing on shit, babbling, yakking....look, not everybody wants to be inundated with those heathens!!
The concierge said that if they had installed thicker doors that sealed they would need to have air circulation fans installed, so it would be expensive. I feel it would be worth it though. Even a 10% chance of being woken up in the night is shit I wouldn't want to risk.
It is really good IDEA, I was travled once to finish some business and really all i need is place to shower and sleep! The HUGE cons about this is the noise. I think they should seal each capsule so the customer can control the temperature and be isolated from outsid noises. The other bad thing is the time of renting. People should be able to rent in any 9 houre of thire choice. Great solution though thx for sharing.
40$ x 5 people (2 parents + 3 children) = 200$ Its too much for what they offer. For this place you can take 2 decent rooms, with all the proper conditions.
Now if a blind businessman came to use this, will they have an accommodation where someone comes through with them? Since you're only using a light for an alarm? They may not see that. Or if someone is a heavy sleeper they may not notice that.
GKJ I don't think it's ridiculous at all. How DO they accommodate for disabled patrons? If someone is blind or sight impaired, they can't see the icons on the floor and certainly wouldn't be awoken by the light. How would they find the correct pod since I don't see any brail, either?
That looks really cozy, I'd love to sleep like this! And with all these signs and the almost-perfect English of the Japanese staff it seems very foreigner-friendly, too. 40$ still sounds pricey, though. But it's Kyoto, so I guess it's fair? (Or was it 40$ for the whole family?) Thank you for the video, Kirsten!
I know this is old but to ckarify its $40 dollars per person. Also it is a pretty good prive they give you a locker, free slippers, pajamas(in some), a lounge, and more
Yandere Life like in the middle of nowhere? I was renting a shared room , it cost me 40 bucks without anything even no electricity . You have to buy it to unlock to be able to use electric
that's what I thought as well... My mum rents out a huge 2 bedroom apartment 2 minutes away from the sea with WiFi and TV for €40 a night. But then again Tokyo is ridiculously expensive and rent there definitely costs more than on a Mediterranean Island.
True...but this is japan its is one of the safest if not the safest country in the world I've left my purse on a table walked up two floors came back and no one had touched it People there are just raised with different morals and follow rules
Does not seem like a place for kids or kid friendly. The noise travels to each unit and it would be hard to sleep with kids talking because kids will be kids. I think the units should be more sound proof with a door that shuts. I have seen these at the Tokyo airport with a TV and the door shuts.
+dphotos They're actually sort of an exception to be there with kids. This place is for working adults, not families
also if you have shutting doors, some people get claustrophobic and you'd also then have to have a oxygen system filtering through each room like a hospital does.
+Megan Garcia think there should be a family only section and an option to have a closing door. The place reminds me of getting an MRI.
+dphotos It really depends on how you raise your kids, do they have common sense? do they respect other people? it's really just simple common sense, being kids is a sorry excuse, especially this is not an unexpected visit, this is all planned beforehand and it's really easy to show the kids photos and brief them how to behave a day before.
But of course why do all that when you know you can get away with pretty much anything as a foreigner in Japan?
+PenIronBox yes it does depend on how they were raised but in general I don't this this is a kid friendly place because how quiet the place has to be. Kids will be kids and are excited to be traveling and like to explore and express their feeling. I know when my daughter was young I would never bring her to a place like this out of respect to the other hotel guests. She was not an easy child when she was growing up at that age.
need this at the airport for when your flight gets cancelled.
Actually They have something similar to that in some airports, and I think it's sound proof as well.
a lot of large international airport has short stay room.
+Vivianna B They actually have one of these hotels at Narita International Airport. :)
For long layovers too.
That is a great idea!
For all the people who are saying the hotel is sexist, please understand it is not. Most Asia cultures are more conservative thus generally man and woman don't sleep together unless they are married or in a relationship. Yes, the spaces are separated but with only a blind as door not everyone feels save.
They are realistic. 99.9% of people are cool but .1% are creeps who can't take no for an answer and generally ruin things for everyone else. Everyone has to CYA as a result.
Also, do you want to hear people getting "busy" just a few inches above your head? Most people would say no.
Depending on preferences, even in gender-separated areas you could hear some business. Or even people on their own by themselves. :)))
Maybe it’s to prevent rape 🤷♂️
petra leong I agree but some people might want privacy just I don't know why they are sprayed cuz people have family and thay might want to be close to gether
Those kids will remember these adventures and have a lot of stories to tell their friends. I'm a little jealous to be honist. haha
+Joshua Walters Me too! I would like to see this concept replicated in the US and west.
+Michael Filimon I am actually cabin crew and this would be great for people who are based in one city but live in another.
It's a shame western countries don't share the same level of etiquette as these. I'd imagine the capsule walls to be covered in graffiti and gum if it came here.
+Joshua Walters No they won't, and no they won't, moron.
MetusBatman V4 I hope whatever your going through it works out, and I wish you well.
Would be cool to have sound proof doors on those. Maybe as extra feature for extra price.
+Vladislav Kostin Yeah, the only thing I would change is the doors but that's probably an American thing. I'm surprised they don't use white noise generators, but, again, acoustic privacy isn't a priority in Japan.
+MakeMeThinkAgain
Privacy varies among cultures. Considering how urbanised the Japanese are in regards to living, this wouldn't a big difference from these capsules.
Even among western countries, when I first visited the US, I was surprised the lack of privacy the toilet cubicles (stalls) vs typical cubicles here in New Zealand where they are almost fully enclosed.
even a quilted comfort blind would cut sound down...
+SolarizeYourLife You don't seem to understand that they are cutting costs to avoid air conditioning every capsule. I'm assuming most of their clients are happy to pay less and go to sleep already because it's way too late to be be picky.
+Squall Leonhart and your point being??? Who gives a fuck....
Everything looks so futuristic and clean
That's Japan for ya :p
*Golf clap*
Calvin Tang The MLG yeah
I will never go to a hotel capsule that does not have a door to lock for total safety and privacy since you are the most vulnerable during sleep.
This is for the poor people... Their blood is already filled with addictable substances, they are already great consumers of sugars and fats... there's no economical rape that can be done there... the banks have nothing to seek there anymore. No need to be xenophobic in there unless you've got candy or french fries in there or spilled some soda on your shirt, coz then they WILL eat your brains.
Don't get me wrong; I love children, but I found them to be very distracting to get through this video. Instead of focusing on the experience as a whole, this is basically how a family would experience a capsule hotel, which doesn't seem ideal. I wished they would have explored or asked more questions about the common areas and maybe interviewed a person. Feels incomplete, but I'm thankful they made this video.
+Carla Layne kids are anoying when they arnt yours or related to you
🙁🙁🙁 deep!!!
That's why capsules would never work in America this is a great example, the Japanese prefer their peace and quiet.
This works in Japan because japanese people are very respectful, clean and polite. In most other countries this would be a mess.
Tresfres Yes, my thinking as well.
Tresfres true
As a Brazilian, I went through the whole video afraid for people's safety while they sleep in this capsule without a door... This definitely wouldn't work in my country. Well, they have hostels here abd it works, so maybe I'm wrong.
Tresfres not in the chinese war
Not really u could do these in Australia like the Queensland or Singapore at the airport and have these us a second cheap hotel.
i wonder why they don‘t use white noise in the hallways as this would drown out most other noise (like quiet talking or snoring) and even help people sleep...
Nia Evans Good idea however, some people can't stand white noise so I'm assuming that's why. Personally, I love white noise.
Your family is getting such a great experience and education from your travelling. Congratulations on your channels success.
that japanese guy is quite a decent english speaker .
The worker confused me. He spoke in broken english but with a very american accent. Assuming english is his second language he speaks it very well.
+Sal Amanders yeah so many words were so out of place, and the American accent made that very confusing. what a weird place.
Ethan Slamberry I noticed that too lol and wondered about it.. Hmm...
Ethan Slamberry personally i dont hear any american accent
im malaysian chinese and english is my 2nd language as well but i think most of us sound like the worker as well
He must have spent few years in the US when he was little, and did majority of his studies back in Japan. I can relate.
This might be how residential areas of spaceships will look like in the future.
+Leventhan Yes prob bit smaller though i.e can roll over in those
+Wayne Johnson In micro gravity you don't need nearly as much space to feel comfortable.
It would make sense both on ships and Mars/Moon habitats, since you are working with minimal resources.
It's interesting to read that the people who are unfamiliar to Japan's culture often bring up the same concerns or topics. Space - Japan is known for smaller spaces anyway in regards to living quarters, & these pods are literally designed just for sleep. Shower, grooming, sleep. That's it. Its a shame they didn't show the amenities you often get in capsule hotels & the bathrooms etc - they're beautiful & so very clean. They provide pjs, often free toothbrushes / paste in the more expensive ones etc. The hot bath & showers are luxurious despite being shared (workers constantly keep on top of cleaning, clearly). Pods don't need to be soundproof when you can pop in ear plugs, & I would hate doors on any capsule, it would create a locked in space, & air con simply isn't healthy or necessary to use all of the time. You really are just there to sleep, refresh, & go back home / to work / continue travelling the next day. Great inventions!
I can see that it would be quite a challenge to use these with 3 small children but they were WONDERFUL!
Great shots, great concept, and I'm impressed at how well-behaved your beautiful children are, too! Well done!
It is not the bridal suite but then that is not it's purpose. I appreciate the separate accommodations for male and female. As long as you get on the right elevator you will end up on the right floors for your gender. This has to make the ladies feel safer with no locked doors.
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its a really good for businessman that missed the train and collage student that need someplace to sleep. but i think it would be better if they make special section for couple with children
should apply this design for homeless people
+gotbletu That's actually a solid proposal. But financing something like this might be difficult. Perhaps a rich entrepreneur?
+intotheoceanbloo Perhaps they can take some of the money from the war mongers and put it into actually *saving* lives rather than taking them. Since many of the homeless are Vets, this is a better option than sleeping on the street after serving their country by putting their lives on the line.
Gzus Kreist What? Are you for real?
+gotbletu Actually my exact idea, for a few years now I have planned a business called Life Pod which is basically this but meant for longer time renting.
+intotheoceanbloo just found out that Obama continued and expanded Bush's wars.
"its probably not very kid friendly" - lets his kids go crazy all over the capsules. fml.
Kids never looked happier.
maybe there should be a 'kids with guardians' floor?
I like the idea, but i would definitely want to have a door on the capsule. It seems strange to invest so much in these capsules when it's basically just a giant hostel with really expensive bunkbeds. With a door, all of the sudden it would be a private space, with sound isolation, and i think it would be a lot more comfortable.
+Patrick Verkley other places already have that, with sealed door, small tv and more stuffs. but i personally refer this idea more, it doesnt make it feel like being captured and more focus about getting rest.
Yes, but then claustrophobes would freak out.
No one is forcing a claustrophobes to sleep in a capsule so why even bring up the issue?
The Japanese are very private and Japan is a very introverted country that's why capsules work better than hostels, a curtain or divider makes a whole difference, in America capsules would never work both are opposites and totally different cultures
Agree! I like the idea, but with door and sound isolation. I think it would fare very well in Los Angeles, IF it were made to be a cheaper alternative to a single apartment with a bunch of roommates (I know some who live this way). It would have to be a living space for people who work odd jobs & need a place only to sleep & shower.
It would be supper annoying if someone who snored REALLY loud stayed there. They would keep so many people awake. I know people who snore louder than they talk
tbh, as as someone who snores (sadly), i cant control the volume of my snore and i always feel guilty & embarrassed when i'm told that i snored. But that's smtg those that want to stay at a capsule hotel should take into consideration before booking a capsule uh
DanielleTakesPics be ready to have your heavy duty earplugs.
I have a cute quiet high pitch voice but when I snore I sound like a dog with puberty lol...
This is dope. I wanna sleep here!
+abbeezy your dope. i wanna sleep there!
do you guys want to go Japan with me
+asa hudson I would love too
Wonderful, Kirsten thanks for all the lovely video's, I am enjoying them every time. The treehouse ones especially.
Greetings Ivar
This would be good to have by major airports for cancel flights and layovers. Also, maybe in major cities for people who don't want to drink and drive and they stay out of town.
I'm so glad you did a video on this place. I've been fascinated with it for years now, but haven't been able to find enough in-depth videos. This is perfect :)
+Kirsten Dirksen Do you get to keep the pajamas that 9H gives you? Your channel's content has begun to really fascinate me and as a result of that fascination, I have immense curiosity, especially since I haven't been out of the United States on vacation since I was only five years old. As such, you could say that UA-cam takes me on vicarious vacation.
Thank you David. And no, you don't keep the pajamas.
Kirsten Dirksen That's great to know, because I would not want to come across as a thief.
This kinda reminds me of a communist futuristic community home
David Stott
+Winnie Chen :)))) true!
I've been there! Brings back so many memories and 1 of the best sleeps in my life. I'd def go back!
Although it's not where you want to stay for a romantic holiday of course.
I tried.... Really hard. But those kids are too damn annoying to watch. All I heard was kids feet running up and down the hallway. Definitely not a child friendly place... Very cool concept and would totally stay in one......just without children.
I think so too. originally capsule hotel is for salarymans(business man).
Running the same time I was the most of the same of a same as the most time
My only complaint would be noisy children going in and out up and down whispering and talking when all you have is a damn screen, like he said most people are there because they need to be like missed train or whatever and they need to sleep.
Hannah Paradise not a good place to bring children.
And if they’re really tired, the sound of children shuffling and giggling quietly for a couple minutes won’t disturb them.
I think these should be built in the USA for people who can no longer afford rent, when the option is sleeping in a cold car or on the streets, these are pretty inviting. To have a safe clean place to sleep every night would be a blessing in many communities. I spent many a nights worrying if I was going to lose my home and have to try and find another place to live, my salary could not pay the rent for a safe place in my home town, Id have to move far away. I read there is a contractor in San Francisco who is finally thinking of single folks and families who cannot afford to pay 800k for a piece of crap property, nor pay 2000k a month for a rat trap in that city, he is building tiny room apartments that are fully functional. I wish there were more of him out there. Curious as to what he is going to charge for them Love these, defiantly need them to rent monthly. Oh, and 40 in Japan is dirt cheap!
Unfortunately, this idea would not work in the U.S. It works in Japan, because with so many people living in a land so small in area, the Japanese have learned to be highly polite, respectful & considerate of one another, lest society fall apart due to the discord & conflict caused by constantly crowded living conditions.
In the U.S., such hotels would turn into noisy, dirty, unsafe warrens. You wouldn't be able to sleep, because people would be playing their music or videos loud, or talking loudly on their cells, or congregating outside their capsules. You wouldn't feel safe, because those capsules have no locked doors on them, just a blind. The place would probably shortly become a pig sty, with trash littered everywhere, dirt & graffiti on every surface, fouled bathrooms & shower facilities, and hordes of insects. American society just doesn't inculcate the same amount of politeness, respect, and consideration for each other, sad to say. I wish it did. 😔
Steve Rogers 😢 Sad but true. Not just US citizens, though. There are nasty people in every part of the world.
good idea. affordable and clean. the children are adorable
You can get an MRI at the same time.
that would go for double price
my dad works with MRI scanners
Gosh I love Japan. I'm learning Japanese to go but the fact that the people learn English for their visitors so that they don't have to worry just makes me appreciate the country and the people even more
this is so cool!! I kind of wish Canada had this! I would totally use it!
I love how simple the concept is. Clean signs laid out everywhere. Impossible to get confused. Pretty cool.
Tells her kids to be quiet. Yet she talks loud.
It's a separate audio clip of the interview.
Kirsten kids have got the life, travelling everywhere seeing all these amazing ideas and amazing people....excellent! :-)
I wish they would rip out half the seats in an airplane and replace them with something like this.
would be hard to buckle up. I can imagine hitting turbulents and people being slammed into the ceiling and the floor multiple times
Kirsten - I’m a convert to your documentaries ….Amazing concept - no luxury fluff… efficient.
Why would you bring little kids tho
Awesome. I had heard of this but never saw it. Thanks for sharing.
$40 seems too high for this, I would think maybe $25 for the 9 hour stay. Also I'm a little surprised they don't have some couples units available, but obviously that's not their target.
+Len Harms Most likely the lonely traveler or someone who needs a last second place to stay if they missed their bus or train. $40 dollars is expensive but when you think about the fact that you get a quite place to sleep and a nice shower in an very expensive place like japan then its not that bad.
You're undervaluing the service. Unique architecture, silent alarms, the simple convenience of not having to pay over $100 for a normal hotel/motel room - these features cannot be measured by typical motel standards.
in Kyoto and tokyo everything is much more expensive.
I am going there and can't find a nice hotel with nice price-quality. In my country you can find a very good one just with 100 euros, but in kyoto for example prices goes up to 300 just a good one.... And the cheapest ones are this cabins or shared rooms. So yes, everything much more expensive
Have a nice trip.
$40 is nothing literally they’re getting robes slippers a nice comfortable place to sleep they have sitting areas for men and women woman alone and much more it is worth over $40
Kirsten, your family is beautiful!
Such lucky children (and parents)! xx
This would be awesome on planes
Marchoupi lul only 1st class flights have things like this.
yesss please instead of squeezing me between the seat rows
I am a sucker for adventure, and this looks like it would be worth a try, just for the experience. I do not like to be burdened with stuff when I travel and I like to keep it light and simple. The look is so contemporary and "space-age". If you have ever tried to squeeze a lot of activities into one trip/vacation, you know you will not care if where you sleep at the end of the day is spacious. What you want is convenience, simplicity, and most of all - cleanliness. The staff seemed peaceful and welcoming. The look was neat and peaceful and bright. All edges were rounded and safe.
Japan is a very, very expensive travel destination, and this could make it possible for those on a budget to simply get a rest without complications. Nobody is saying all people should expect a crowded and miserable future where we would be caged animals, just because of these types of hotels.
And, salary workers happen to be people who do not get to go home after an 8-hour work day. This is just fine for someone on a business trip who does not need an apartment sized room just to catch a night's sleep.
Also, a good guest does not insult his/her hosts and remembers that he/she is in someone else's country. Not all larger accommodations are this convenient or this clean in other countries. The idea works very well for some people. This looks like a lot of fun.
this would be a nightmare for people with a fear of small spaces
Definitely will have to try this! Thanks for the great info
honestly i would get clastrophobia in this capsule ._.
not really
i am 176 cm and i did not even touched the top with the head when going out of bed
me too.
There is no such thing as Clastrophobia Its Claustrophobia
IKR I WOULD FREAK OUT!
Great video! I'm hoping to make a trip down to Kyoto next Summer and will have to check this place out.
People making comments about segregation. Remember this is meant for people who are travelling and missed their bus/train. The goal is to rest and move on. It is much easier to split everyone up, otherwise this is just another hotel. Also, the capsules aren't large enough for two people.
Good video & in-depth questions. Definitely not suited to kids though because kids simply can't stay silent. I think sealable doors & ventilation would help with sound.
I understand the concept, but it still feels very George Orwell to me.
love your videos Kirsten!
no no no no no! please, i beg you, dont bring kids to capsule hotel. please!
Wth
melizza fraga I agree.
yes originally capsule hotel is for business workers. only to bath and sleep for next day.
its very cheap because of that. for workers.
Americans always ruining everything the noise from the kids must have woken many business workers who need to wake up at 6am
Sex in that place would disturb the kids, or the kids would disturb sez
Capsule hotels may be on the "lowest end" of the hotel hierarchy but they're so much more intriguing and efficient. I would love to see some of these here in the US and even more so in the city areas. Normal hotel or even motel rooms can be absurdly expensive in major cities. The only drawback is if you have a lot of things you're bringing with you like for conventions or some big event, however this would be perfect for the average traveler.
The Asian guy who was giving the tour is hella cute ~
+anime2lover1000 Taehyung!!!
haha i thought the same thing!
True true
anime2lover1000 right
anime2lover1000 Foreal 🖤
I feel like this is ideal for school trips, this way you won't have problems of your friends being in a separate room because there are so many little rooms and everyone has their own
For some reason, I don't want to do this with kids. Unless they can stay in the same pods.
alyssa caeytano Same. It doesn't seem safe.
The most appealing cemetery niches I have ever seen.
This is a scam , there's another capsule hotel for 15 bux a night and they have , a tv(headphones so no one can hear), a mirror, more space, compartment showers(big) , a better lounge and it's for relaxing and you can do whatever you want whenever you want
so cute. I love the capsule hotel concept. I wish they had some in the states. I would live to try one out. I live hotels and I love sleeping so I think I would really enjoy this a lot.
Definitely going to try this one day but I don't think light can wake me up tho haha xD
ikr
I was thinking maybe if they had the lights flash that would be better.
THAT MAKES ME SCARED! I'm scared of small places...
It looks really cool but I think I would panic in there because there aren’t any windows and I would feel trapped 🤔
Thank you for showing this im going to Tokyo and Kyoto and always wondered about the pods
8:03 it's a magic door...
This is awesome, and I feel like the curtain-doors forces everyone to be considerate and. be quiet lol - but i am still leery about having no doors...
Someone snoring makes me secure when I sleep because I know someone is nearby that is not active and that if something happens they will take care of it if possible
Katherine Phan same
Same. When ever I have a night mare I tell myself that there are 3 other people in the house and that I'm safe.
That looks so comfortable!
Multi-pass?
Interesting video ! Some people didn't like her children being in the video, but I thought they were cute and entertaining. I can believe that snoring would be a problem in those capsule hotels though ! Especially if it were full of drunk salarymen ! For people looking for cheap hotel accommodation in Japan I use so called business hotels such as Toyoko Inn or Super Hotel, these are targeted at Japanese workers travelling for business and are much cheaper than more western style hotels. Just make sure you get a non-smoking room if you aren't a smoker !! I love travelling in Japan, things tend to be quite convenient and well thought out.
THE GUY WHO GAVE YOU GUYS THE TOUR LOOKS LIKE KEN KANEKI FROM TOKYO GHOUL IN SEASON 2
I need to stop I’m such a weeb
Blakeley omg yeah 😮 😂
AHAH! I KNEW IT!! **Sings da song**
Blakeley not me
Blakeley I
Bettyspaghetti OMG YESSSSSSSSSS
Btw, I really like the design, follows a motto I adopted "functional and simple"
These would be awesome in airports. If you ask me they should be made mandatory, they would be free if your flight is canceled or delay for 8 hours or more and available to rent otherwise *To sign the petition to get these pods implemented in your airport hit the like button*
Pretty cool 👍🏼 Interesting video.
I would hate the pods I’m soooo claustrophobic 😨😨😨😰😰
I wish every hotel was like this. It's all we need!
Was it suffocating to sleep in a closed space?
I love it, could use after work for a nap and chill, so I don't have sit in traffic for two hours grueling.
You guys are cool parents
I love this, I can't wait to experience this
American children are too rambunctious for such an experience. Kirsten should have left the kids at home for this one, since there were people who needed their rest.
calm down with that American stereotyping sh*t
JAchica11 The guide was louder than the kids, what's your problem?
Surely they were only talking in normal voice when they were visiting a room when no one was there.
TOTALLY agree! Pretty much ALL kids should be left at home.
Not at all. He was standing closer to the mic. Those brats were running around, up and down the hall, climbing on shit, babbling, yakking....look, not everybody wants to be inundated with those heathens!!
We stayed here on our most recent skate trip, such a unique experience!
omfg invest in some ventilation and add sound proof doors. this place looks extremely frustrating.
there are some that do.
Your kids are super adorable!
Sound proof it
The concierge said that if they had installed thicker doors that sealed they would need to have air circulation fans installed, so it would be expensive.
I feel it would be worth it though.
Even a 10% chance of being woken up in the night is shit I wouldn't want to risk.
It is really good IDEA, I was travled once to finish some business and really all i need is place to shower and sleep! The HUGE cons about this is the noise. I think they should seal each capsule so the customer can control the temperature and be isolated from outsid noises. The other bad thing is the time of renting. People should be able to rent in any 9 houre of thire choice. Great solution though thx for sharing.
40$ x 5 people (2 parents + 3 children) = 200$ Its too much for what they offer. For this place you can take 2 decent rooms, with all the proper conditions.
TheAristocat It's great for one but yeah it seems impractical for families
this is such a wonderful thing.
so much inconvenience. this not worth $40 should be more cheaper
Pretty sure $40 is worth it if you can bathe, storage and rest for a day. It's more of a motel than anything.
I've been here last year. its winter that time. I lovee this place!
Now if a blind businessman came to use this, will they have an accommodation where someone comes through with them? Since you're only using a light for an alarm? They may not see that. Or if someone is a heavy sleeper they may not notice that.
alyssa caeytano What even is this question? So ridiculous LOL.
GKJ I don't think it's ridiculous at all. How DO they accommodate for disabled patrons? If someone is blind or sight impaired, they can't see the icons on the floor and certainly wouldn't be awoken by the light. How would they find the correct pod since I don't see any brail, either?
That looks really cozy, I'd love to sleep like this!
And with all these signs and the almost-perfect English of the Japanese staff it seems very foreigner-friendly, too.
40$ still sounds pricey, though. But it's Kyoto, so I guess it's fair? (Or was it 40$ for the whole family?)
Thank you for the video, Kirsten!
I know this is old but to ckarify its $40 dollars per person. Also it is a pretty good prive they give you a locker, free slippers, pajamas(in some), a lounge, and more
$40 is way too much a person lol fun idea tho
when i was on a trip we literally rented rooms for 14 euros in booking.com
and they had tvs and that
Yandere Life like in the middle of nowhere? I was renting a shared room , it cost me 40 bucks without anything even no electricity . You have to buy it to unlock to be able to use electric
Your poor
that's what I thought as well... My mum rents out a huge 2 bedroom apartment 2 minutes away from the sea with WiFi and TV for €40 a night. But then again Tokyo is ridiculously expensive and rent there definitely costs more than on a Mediterranean Island.
Sarah Portelli mjdjdjddjdy
The tour guide is so freaking cute awww he looks like a lil bunny he’s so adorable
how safe are this pods? what if a fire breaks out..
Loving the videos! Can you do a QandA video?
There's no way I'd let my child sleep there and someone easily have access to them sleeping while I'm also asleep
Micaela Morton that's kind of what I was thinking. Unless I can share with them & they can share with each other.
Micaela Morton OMG. I KNOW RIGHT!!
True...but this is japan its is one of the safest if not the safest country in the world
I've left my purse on a table walked up two floors came back and no one had touched it
People there are just raised with different morals and follow rules
darkfeather111 soo true. I've been there too. It is soo safe.
People from all over the world stay in these. I'm staying in one right now but I don't feel they're appropriate for small children.
More capsule hotel video! Can find enough of them!