Surprising hotels in Japan

Japanese hospitality in all its forms

Being greeted by robots, sleeping in capsules and waking up to Godzilla... Welcome to Japan! Discover exceptional accommodations that you will only find in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Don't panic when you see a dinosaur in the hotel lobby , it's an employee! At Henn na Hotel, there is a good chance that you will not encounter any human beings during your stay, apart from other guests. Robots of all shapes and sizes will be there to take care of you and your luggage. An impressive combination of impeccable Japanese service and the Japanese obsession with new technologies and robotics.

Official site in English

 

A dinosaur helps you check in.

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After robots and monsters, a bit of calm and serenity won't hurt. Reading enthusiasts also have their haven of peace. Sleep among books at this capsule hotel like no other. The hotel-library chain born in Tokyo in 2015 has been very successful and is expanding across the country, with establishments in the major cities of Kyoto and Fukuoka .

Official site in English

 

L'hôtel bibliothèque de Tokyo, "Books and Bed"

The Tokyo Library Hotel, "Books and Bed"

http://bookandbedtokyo.com/en/tokyo/index.html

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