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First Cabin Kyoto Karasuma

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331 Kamiyanagicho Higashiiru Karasuma Bukkojidori Shimogyoku | Takanoha square 4F, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8099, Japan
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Singapore
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I wanted to try a capsule but being claustrophobic, I can only try First Cabin. This is a clean place, with all the necessities and really close to the station and Kyoto attractions. But... I think the air is not clean, cause I kept coughing in the middle of the night and never have a good sleep. For the price,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

No booking required. Stayed overnight in a comfortable bed with excellent amenities available. Laundry, showers, bath if desired and quiet sleeping area. Prime location close to the subway as well as being central located in downtown Kyoto. Look no further for excellently priced premium Capsule like accommodation in Kyoto.

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Gisborne, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

Location is good, very close to major attractions around Kyoto such as temples, markets and shopping and restaurants. Accomodation is excellent, comfortable bed, clean toilets and showers and helpful staff although their english is not so good but still try and help you as much as they can. The internet connection in the rooms is LAN only and WIFI is... More

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Amstelveen
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

The location of the hotel is excellent, only fifty meters from the metro (take the right exit otherwise you'll walk a long way). It is in a side street. It was my first time in a cabin hotel in Japan, but this one is very different from other ones. This is not the claustrophobic capsule. It is very, very clean... More

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Rotterdam, Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2012

I just stayed 5 nights at First Cabin in Kyoto and I must say I really enjoyed my stay there. Of course the concept has it's drawbacks (you ear everything next door ... actually there is no "door" ... just a curtain ...lol) but the look, the style and the super friendly staff makes up for it. As mentioned by... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

Location: Less than 5 minutes walk from Shijo station on the Karasuma Line. Easy access to places of interest such as Kyoto Tower, Nijo's Castle, Manga museum and Gion. Room: Room is in a form of a small cube, retrofitted with a bed and lockable drawers beneath the bed. Rooms come in 2 sizes and they can only fit 1... More

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Hong Kong, China
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Me and my girlfriend stayed here because we wanted the pod hotel experience while travelling in Japan. It was interesting, but not a proper Japanese pod hotel, more a tourist attraction. If your travelling on your own it will be a good way to save money but as a couple you can get a room for the same price.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

I really liked staying at this hotel as it is cheap, clean, fun concept, great location and the staff are amazing. When I needed assistance looking for a Giesha performance and booking another hotel in a different city, the staff went out of their way to assist. Always smiling and polite. The cabins are clean, comfortable and modern. HOWEVER, be... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012 via mobile

I stayed at business cabin. It is clean as well with tv attached in the room. Little English explanation which may be a problem for non-Japanese.

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Auckland, New Zealand
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52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

This hotel is correct in many of its advertising. PIctures are accurate. Clean, helpful staff, good price and good location. BUT there was no mention that the cabins are without locks. True, they provide safes inside the cabin and the reception but that means you still have so much of your stuff exposed to anyone. Yes, they have video cameras.... More

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Address: 331 Kamiyanagicho Higashiiru Karasuma Bukkojidori Shimogyoku | Takanoha square 4F, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8099, Japan
Region: Japan > Kinki > Kyoto Prefecture > Kyoto
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Ranked #49 of 212 Speciality lodging in Kyoto
Price range (per night): $26 - $55
Hotel Class:1.5 star (1.5*)
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