Published date: March 18, 2025
Stay in a Futuristic Capsule in Kyoto - Best Cost Performance🏨
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I utilized this during a quick trip to Kyoto during Kyoto Travel Week!
Firstly, it was helpful that I could store my luggage before check-in◎ I did online check-in beforehand, so it went smoothly. There were quite a few foreign visitors, and it seemed that foreigners were handling the check-in at the front desk!
Though it’s a capsule hotel, it has a futuristic vibe, with individual beds🛏 provided for everyone… I was happy that there was an iPod provided, and it reclined so with the push of a button I could set it all up! 💡 You can also set an alarm to wake up automatically—such a new experience✨ Additionally, there was a room with a bathtub🛁 in the shower room (probably only one?), which was spacious and made me happy.
In the shared space, there are also co-working users, but there are many seats (tables, sofas, desks), and in the morning and evening, it's only for guests, so you can use it comfortably!! There’s an open kitchen that can be used freely, making it perfect for workations as well ❤︎
From a sightseeing perspective, there are rental bikes available for 1,200 yen a day or 200 yen an hour, making it a good way to explore Kyoto’s spots!
It’s a bit of a walk from the station (it’s located between two stations), which was a bit unfortunate… It was too cold to walk in winter. (It’s on a major road with city buses running!)
Experiences during the trip
⚫︎Coe donuts🍩
A donut shop designed by Kengo Kuma 🍩
They say they're using 572 bamboo baskets made from bamboo from Arashiyama! You can enjoy delicious donuts in a calm, Japanese-modern space ❤︎
With keywords like "organic," "natural ingredients," and "locally produced," they seem really committed to the environment, focusing on materials and production!
There are plenty of seats, making it a comfortable cafe to relax in! There are counter seats where you can see the actual coating and topping of the donuts right in front of you, and taking photos is OK! By the way, there are many seats with charging outlets 🔌, so it's a great space for charging your devices ❤︎
⚫︎Fujitora🐯
I visited Fujitora after it was introduced by an ambassador as one of Kyoto's gourmet spots!
I was able to make a lunch reservation for 2 pm by calling the same day at 12 pm on a weekday◎ (I barely made it in time!)
Although the interior may seem small from the outside, it is deep and spacious, and I was taken to a tatami room with a raised area! I was traveling alone, and it was nice that they set it up in a way that I wouldn't have to make eye contact with others…❤
I ordered the seiro lunch, and everything was incredibly delicious, from the vegetables and Kyoto beef to the seasoned rice and soup! I really enjoyed being able to change the condiments to my liking 🥦🍠🥬🍅
The staff were very attentive, and they even chatted with me! It was heartwarming!
I would like to visit again when I go to Kyoto!
⚫︎Participated in HafH Ambassador Exclusive Event✈️
I had a great time interacting and chatting with HafH ambassadors from all over the country, and I could learn about HafH's future! Everyone in the venue drew a prize from the “Sky Travel Gacha,” and I actually won a ticket from Tokyo to Fukuoka 🌸ˎˊ˗