Sauna Capsule Hotel Core 21 Caters to Men

"Aging, male-only public baths, sauna, restaurant and capsule hotel all in one. While certainly less comfortable than a regular hotel, it is also a lot more fun. Some Japanese language knowledge is almost essential, specially in the restaurant, whose menu is written exclusively in Japanese. And the facility is spread over three floors, so if you have any mobility challenges, better stay out, because you do need to keep going up and down the staircase barefoot. Also beware the lockers on the capsule floor are TINY -true of all capsule hotels, to be sure, but these are less than one handspan wide! There is a set of slightly bigger lockers next to the spa floor, but for some reason (presumably they are so old nowadays they cannot be trusted) you will not be issued a key for them as default. This is rather unfortunate, because the best protocol in the morning would obviously be to move camp from the capsule floor to the spa floor and put your stuff in one of the bigger lockers so that, after taking the last shower, one doesn't have to put on the already-worn capsule pyjamas again in order to return to the capsule floor. And the most important: make sure you have enough means of payment (cash, foreign cards, Rakuten Pay all accepted), because one pays at the end, and if you sneak out without paying, it will be without shoes, which the management only surrenders on settling the bill. Delicious food, free Wi-Fi and great tatami eating area. Being male-only, it's quite OK to eat solo -many other guys will be doing it."

"Used for 3 hours during the day on weekdays.\n\nSauna/cold bath\nThe sauna is hot (over 100℃) and is a type that allows you to sweat thoroughly. It is spacious and open, and is comfortable to use without being crowded.\nThe cold bath is also large and feels quite cold at 19℃, so alternating between hot and cold baths with the sauna feels good.\n\nBathroom/resting space\nThe bathroom is bright and clean, with two large bathtubs. There are also four relaxation chairs and a sofa, making it an easy environment to rest in. The breeze coming in through the windows is comfortable.\nFacilities\nThere is a reclining area, nap room, manga corner, smoking booth, and restaurant.\nThe building is a little old, but it is well-cleaned.\n\nPrices/usage scenarios\nSauna use starts at 1,700 yen for 3 hours. Capsule accommodation is around 4,000 yen, which is reasonable for Tokyo.\nPerfect for a business trip or a night out."

"The nearest station is on the Toei Shinjuku Line, so it's conveniently located right next to the station. There are many convenience stores and restaurants nearby. The bath and sauna facilities are spacious, clean, and rarely crowded, making it a much better environment than similar facilities in the city center. There are few Western-style toilets, so it feels old, but the facility is generally well-cleaned and well-maintained. The restaurant is also delicious, which is a plus. The capsule hotel is also the type that you enter from the side, so you can relax in a spacious booth.\nHowever, it's unfortunate that the rules have recently been changed for the worse, so for some reason you can't enter the theater room even if you have a capsule reservation. This may be a response to the theater room being quite crowded on weekends, but I think it's illogical to ban people who are paying more for entry."