The T-Files


Wed, 16 Jun 2004

Shibuya Capsule Land

Capsule hotel

Euro2004 made me stay at Shibuya Capsule Land last night. I recommend every visitor to Japan to go to such a hotel at least once as part of your sight-seeing. You are not going to see that anywhere else. The capsule could have been a little longer, but it did include free cable TV, so that I could just open my eyes at 3:30, watch us almost beat Holland and go right back to sleep, without having to get up. Actually, it is not possible to get up, unless you get out (of the capsule) first. The pricing (3,900 yen) was quite reasonable, included use of the public bath (fully equipped with towels, bath robes, razors, toothpaste-treated toothbrushes and the like) and even a breakfast. Plus it is close to office. I am tempted to see some more games there now, but Cissy is not too happy with the idea.