Nakagin Capsule Tower

Permanently Closed

Nakagin Capsule Tower

Permanently Closed

Avant-garde capsule tower, precursor to capsule hotels

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8 Chome-16-10 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan Get directions

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How a D.C's Sleepbox Compares to Japan’s Famous Sleeping Pods - AFAR

"An avant-garde Tokyo apartment complex of detachable capsule units designed by Kisho Kurokawa; the building was constructed in just 30 days and exemplified a minimalist, small-footprint approach with capsules that had few accoutrements, later serving as a direct precursor to the capsule hotel concept." - Mike Arnot

https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-a-new-american-capsule-hotel-compares-to-japans-famous-sleeping-pods

Nakagin Capsule Tower

John C.

Google

This building was groundbreaking in 1970’s and become iconic as a representation of what might have been possible for how buildings could be built in the future. Unfortunately, it has not been very well maintained, and hopefully it will be preserved and restored some time in the future. I would certainly support it’s preservation. Please go visit it and support its restoration.

Cindy C

Google

THB it was my first time visiting Nakagin when they already started taking down. I really love the design of this building. It has so much potential and possibilities and it’s really sad that they are taking it down 😭

Maria G.

Google

Interesting building in Tokyo. It become an icon and a must see building for architecture aficionados. It is close to Ginza, so if you're on an architecture hunting, check other building in the area as well - like flagship stores.

Brett Z.

Google

One of the coolest examples of the metabolism architecture out there. Great tour guide Hal was excellent, fascinating place, design, history. Worth a trip even if you aren't an architecture nerd.

Jeremy G.

Google

Was in the area and popped by, only to find that the plot is now vacant. Would have loved to see this iconic building.

Daniela D.

Google

Learned about this place in my art history class at some point, completely forgot about it and now that I'm in Tokyo I suddenly remembered haha, can't wait to visit it during the day and get some better photos.

Antonis M.

Google

Visited a few days before the demolition. Very sad to see it go...

larsen ikeda W.

Google

Very interesting architectual monument. Build in the 1970's, so futuristic and advanced! Everyone interested should visit this place, as long it exists. I read about plans to destroy it, but i am not shure.

Courtney S.

Yelp

Haven't been inside but an amazing landmark to behold as the first capsule hotel. Definitely worth stopping by to check out.

Lisa D.

Yelp

Cool historic site to visit for a minute. We did have a hard time finding the place and had to ask a shop employee nearby who led us to it. If you're not looking straight up, you'll miss it. The day we went, they had it covered by some dark netting, so it was easy to miss.

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How a D.C's Sleepbox Compares to Japan’s Famous Sleeping Pods - AFAR

https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-a-new-american-capsule-hotel-compares-to-japans-famous-sleeping-pods

Nakagin Capsule Tower

John C.

Google

Cindy C

Google

Maria G.

Google

Brett Z.

Google

One of the coolest examples of the metabolism architecture out there. Great tour guide Hal was excellent, fascinating place, design, history. Worth a trip even if you aren't an architecture nerd.

Jeremy G.

Google

Was in the area and popped by, only to find that the plot is now vacant. Would have loved to see this iconic building.

Daniela D.

Google

Antonis M.

Google

Visited a few days before the demolition. Very sad to see it go...

larsen ikeda W.

Google

Courtney S.

Yelp

Haven't been inside but an amazing landmark to behold as the first capsule hotel. Definitely worth stopping by to check out.

Lisa D.

Yelp

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