Ninja & Geisha

Amazing place, very welcoming, clean and quiet! perfect place for your holidays in osaka

This was a pod hotel, meaning you get a large coffin-sized space all to yourself to sleep in, and then communal bathroom and living spaces. It’s not, how you might imagine, the hyper-tech stasis pods with buttons and steam released as the pod opens… Nope. The Room There are lockers into which to put your stuff. I preferred however to keep it with me in my pod, for safety and ease of access. The walls were more designed than half the ‘normal’ hotel rooms, and it was fairly pleasant. A small mirror, shelf, light and plug socket, not to mention the duvet, sheets and pillow, gave me more comfort and amenities than the £70pp mountain hut… I have to say, I slept alright in this here pod thing. Missed my other half, of course, but it was an experience. The capsule hotel gave us loungewear and a towel in the locker, which was pretty comfortable too. The Communal Spaces A lift takes you to reception, and to go any further, you need the wristband you acquire upon checking in. So, it’s pretty secure in that sense. On the same floor as the reception, there is a lounge with Japanese decor. Power sockets, a vending machine, a sink, microwave and sofas await the guest, as well as an outdoor space. Due to the high walls, there isn’t much of a view, but a breath of fresh air is pleasant. Genders may mix here and talk quietly. As for the rooms and bathroom spaces, there is one floor for men, and one for women. The men’s wristband does not allow access to the women’s floor; only the men’s. A huge array of lockers are available, as well as makeup spaces, showers and sinks take up half the floor. Personally, I didn’t use the shower in this place, but I did freshen up easily using the sink. It’s similar to a gym changing room. Go about your own business and don’t mind anyone else’s. At £15pp, it’s an interesting experience for a cheap night in the big city of Osaka.