Each of Tokyo’s two airports has one capsule hotel (a very compact sleeping berth in its own pod rather than a full hotel room) right in the terminal: 9h nine hours Narita Airport in Terminal 2 and First Cabin Haneda in Terminal 1. Both are aimed at travelers who need just a few hours of sleep or a shower between flights, not guests looking for a conventional hotel room. The main difference is the airport and terminal, not the basic concept.
Key takeaways
- 9h nine hours Narita Airport sits directly in Terminal 2 at Narita Airport, First Cabin Haneda directly in Terminal 1 at Haneda Airport.
- Both are capsule hotels aimed at short stays between flights, not multi-day trips.
- Exact time windows, day-use packages (hourly use during the day), and prices are set by each property and are best checked directly on the booking page before you travel.
- Travelers who prefer a regular room over a capsule will find alternatives in the guide to hotels with a free airport shuttle.
- Explore the city without your suitcase after check-out: Radical Storage* (advertising) brokers luggage storage at partner locations in Tokyo, from ¥270 per day according to the provider (as of 25 Oct 2026).
Both properties sit directly in the terminal, with no shuttle
9h nine hours Narita Airport is located directly in Terminal 2 at Narita Airport, First Cabin Haneda directly in Terminal 1 at Haneda Airport. Since the two airports are about 90 minutes apart, the key factor in choosing the right one is which airport your own flight actually departs from or lands at. Unlike most regular hotels, neither capsule hotel requires a shuttle transfer at all.
Who a capsule hotel at the airport suits
Both properties target the same kind of traveler: someone with a short layover before a long-haul flight, a very early departure, or an overnight arrival, who mainly wants a shower and a few hours of sleep rather than a conventional hotel room with more space. For a multi-day stay in Tokyo, a regular hotel room is a better fit.
What sets 9h nine hours Narita Airport and First Cabin Haneda apart
The main difference is location: a different airport, a different terminal. Specifics such as pod size, amenities, front desk hours, or whether an area is reserved exclusively for women are set individually by each property. These details also change from time to time, so they are most reliably checked directly on the respective booking page rather than relying on older descriptions.
After check-out: get rid of your luggage and explore Tokyo
If you still have a day after the capsule, you do not want to drag your suitcase around the city. Radical Storage* (advertising) brokers luggage storage at partner locations in Tokyo, bookable online in advance, from ¥270 per day according to the provider (as of 25 Oct 2026). These are shops and hotels in the city, not counters in the terminal; check location, opening hours and price before you book. If you prefer to send your luggage straight to your hotel, the prices are in our guide to sending luggage by Takkyubin.
Comparison: 9h nine hours Narita Airport and First Cabin Haneda
| Feature | 9h nine hours Narita Airport | First Cabin Haneda |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Narita (NRT) | Haneda (HND) |
| Terminal | Terminal 2 | Terminal 1 |
| Access | Direct access in the terminal, no shuttle | Direct access in the terminal, no shuttle |
| Typical use | Short layover, shower/sleep before or after a flight | Short layover, shower/sleep before or after a flight |
| Booking | Hourly (day-use) and overnight options available, check details with the provider | Hourly (day-use) and overnight options available, check details with the provider |
Only need a few hours of sleep? Day rooms, short stays and showers at both airports are compared in the guide Day rooms at Tokyo airports.
