If budget is your main consideration, you’ll love this capsule hotel. With rates as low as US$20 per night, it’s an astonishing bargain. The facilities are pretty nice and the location isn’t too bad.
First Cabin “business class” capsules
First Cabin Kyoto Nijo At A Glance
- Great for: Solo travelers, families on a budget
- Strong points: Amazingly low rates, laundry facilities, large common bath
- Sample rates: US$20 to 100
First Cabin exterior
First Cabin is a Japanese hotel brand that styles itself as an upscale capsule hotel. It offers standard capsules, “business class” capsules, and good family suites that are actually not capsules but private rooms.
Family suite
The First Cabin Kyoto Nijo is over on Horikawa-Nijo, a short walk north of Nijo Castle. It’s not the most convenient location, but it’s a relatively short walk to Nijo Station on the Tozai Subway Line. You can also walk to the Kyoto Gosho (Imperial Palace Park) in about 20 minutes.
Large bath
The facilities here are very nice and they’ve got everything a budget traveler needs: washers and dryers, vending machines, a nice gender-segregated bathing area (and, of course, private showers). The staff is also quite helpful. So, if you’re trying to make your yen go a long way, this is a good choice.
Name in English:
First Cabin Kyoto Nijo Castle
Name in Japanese:
ファーストキャビン京都二条城
English address:
7-4 Higashihorikawa-dori-Marutamachi-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan 604-0076
Japanese address:
〒604-0076 京都市中京区東堀川通丸太町下ル7-4
Price range: budget
Nearest Transport:
8 minutes walk from Nijojo-mae Station (exit 2) of Subway Tozai Line
Telephone: 81-75-744-0315
Website: Official Website
:: Check availability and pricing for First Cabin Kyoto Nijo on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide
- Check Kyoto accommodation availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com - often you can book with no upfront payment and free cancellation
- You can buy shinkansen (bullet train) tickets online from Klook - popular routes include Tokyo to Kyoto, Kyoto to Osaka and Kyoto to Tokyo
- Need tips on where to stay? See my one page guide Where To Stay In Kyoto
- See my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
- You can buy an eSim to activate in Japan or buy a data-only SIM card online for collection when you arrive at Tokyo's Narita or Haneda Airports or Kansai International Airport. You can also rent an unlimited data pocket wifi router
- Compare Japan flight prices and timings to find the best deals
- If you're making frequent train journeys during your visit, you might save money with Japan Rail Pass – see if it's worth it for you
- A prepaid Welcome Suica card makes travelling around Kyoto easy – here's how
- World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance. Buy at home or while traveling and claim online from anywhere in the world
- Do you want help planning your trip? Chris Rowthorn and his team of Japan experts at Japan Travel Consulting can help
