In the centre of Kyoto is the most amazing capsule hotel you’ll find in Japan: 

With an interior that looks like something out of Star Wars, positioned right next to the famous geisha district of Gion, this Japanese capsule hotel is a sleeping hub like no other and it’s only YEN 4,600 (about AUD$50) a night.

This article is a detailed look inside 9hours �" the designer/minimalist capsule hotel which opened in December 2009. Unlike most other capsule hotels, this one allows women �" and out of all the capsule hotels that do allow women, this is probably the only one they would want to visit.

From a sign in the lobby of the hotel…

9hours offers a refreshing innovative service concept focusing on the “value of time” in an urban area. It attempts to break down the well known, the traditional notion of hotel service and stay.

We attempt to introduce a functional accommodation experience in an unprecedented manner for those who seek practicality and special aspects in a hotel stay. You can stay here for a maximum of 17 hours. You can check in anytime.

Kyoto map, even information, Kyoto city one-day bus pass, JTB Tour applications, internet and even free lending of an umbrella!

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